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The Red Shoes
4.5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lynchburg, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (434) 277-1930
- Website & schedule theredshoes.us — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:15 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter absolutely loves dancing here and adores the owner, Miss Meagan, along with her teachers Miss Hannah and Miss Neely.”
What families & students say
“This studio doesn’t just teach technique—it ignites a genuine love of dance in children, building confidence, creativity, and happiness.”
“This studio doesn’t just teach technique—it ignites a genuine love of dance in children, building confidence, creativity, and happiness.”
“Being on their performance company (competition team) is a true family and we wouldn’t want to dance anywhere else!”
“Being on their performance company (competition team) is a true family and we wouldn’t want to dance anywhere else!”
“Miss Meagan is also incredibly organized and thoughtful with scheduling, which makes such a difference for busy families.”
“This studio doesn’t just teach technique—it ignites a genuine love of dance in children, building confidence, creativity, and happiness.”
From the reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Red Shoes Dance Academy is truly something special. My daughter absolutely loves dancing here and adores the owner, Miss Meagan, along with her teachers Miss Hannah and Miss Neely. You can feel the passion and joy the moment you walk in.
The best dance studio in the Lynchburg area! Great staff, amazing owner, and a fun family oriented atmosphere! If you’re looking for somewhere to start dancing, or enhance the skills of your dancer, this is the place!
The Red Shoes Dance Academy has built our girls skills and confidence over the past 2+ years. Being on their performance company (competition team) is a true family and we wouldn’t want to dance anywhere else!
Your first ballet class at The Red Shoes
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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