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The Wilmington School of Ballet and Dance
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wilmington, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone (910) 399-3046
The programs they offer
“My daughter came to Wilmington School of ballet 3 years ago (she was starting the 10th grade) after moving from Charlotte NC.”
“We were so impressed by the staff, and even the preteen assistants that assisted the camp director.”
“We've had a great experience at Wilmington School of Ballet, the only classical dance conservatory in the area!”
What families & students say
“We truly enjoyed working with these amazing teachers for the Disney show and definitely look forward to dancing with them in the future.”
“If your looking for a school with a loving community, tasteful and great training, and amazing instructors, this is the place for you!”
“Not to mention our daughter loved her time there, and had a blast at the camp!”
“Miss Elizabeth and Miss Emily were encouraging, positive and my daughter always left the rehearsals feeling good about what she had learned.”
“I like a modest aesthetic and have a desire to see her perform in art pieces, which she gets ample opportunity to do.”
“The level of professionalism, dignity, and class that was exhibited during the week of the camp, answered our question of which dance studio to choose.”
From the reviews
I well run studio with a fabulous staff. My daughter came back to dance as a teenager. Everyone was welcoming and helpful. The progress she has made because of the instruction is astounding. She dances nearly everyday there now and enjoys it tremendously.
The Wilmington School of Ballet is a great place to take your little dancers. They have always had a great ballet program, and now they offer a larger variety of dance genres to choose from. The instructors are very talented and really know how to engage the children.
I'm a mother of a 5 year old little girl, who is princess in every way. She began showing interest in wanting to take ballet this past summer, so I went on the hunt for the perfect studio for her. There are so many wonderful studios in Wilmington, so I knew it would not be a simple decision.
The Wilmington School of Ballet is a wonderful place to bring your children! The staff is warm and friendly, and children are taught in a way that makes them comfortable and excited! It is a very nurturing environment but also trendy and modern. There are many different classes for everyone.
Your first ballet class at The Wilmington School of Ballet and Dance
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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