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Triangle Youth Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (919) 932-2676
- Website & schedule triangleyouthballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–6 PM |
| Thursday | 3–6 PM |
| Friday | 3–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I am an adult dancer who takes ballet more seriously than "oh well it is such a wonderful workout".”
“We brought my daughter to TYB for the first time a little over a year ago for one of the summer ballet camps, and she loved it so much we stayed for classes during the fall.”
“I have attended multiple studios and summer intensives and I haven't loved any one of them more than I loved my time at TYB.”
What families & students say
“Our children have learned ballet, contemporary, and modern techniques and absolutely love the instructors and wouldn't consider dancing anywhere else.”
“We brought my daughter to TYB for the first time a little over a year ago for one of the summer ballet camps, and she loved it so much we stayed for classes during the fall.”
“My daughter has truly found her love of dance at TYB and has been able to grow at her own pace.”
“Instead she creates and nurturing and supportive environment for young dancers to develop both their dancing and their ability to work together.”
“i was fortunate to visit them during the holiday season presentation of The Nutcracker a couple of years ago, and was stunned at the level of performance from a youth ballet group.”
“We have been at Triangle Youth Ballet since they opened in 2003 and will remain there until our third child leaves for college (that's a total of 22 years!”
From the reviews
We brought my daughter to TYB for the first time a little over a year ago for one of the summer ballet camps, and she loved it so much we stayed for classes during the fall. This year she is excited to come back.
We have been a part of the TYB family since the day they opened their doors in 2003. The warmth and love is what made us sign up when our kids were small. As they have grown, the rigorous technique and attention to performance has kept us there year after year.
We have been at Triangle Youth Ballet since they opened in 2003 and will remain there until our third child leaves for college (that's a total of 22 years!!). Our children have learned ballet, contemporary, and modern techniques and absolutely love the instructors and wouldn't consider dancing anywhere else.
My daughter has been attending ballet classes at the Triangle Youth Ballet for nearly 10 years and has been a part of TYB's Nutcracker since she was old enough to audition. It is her happy place and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Lauren is a saint.
Adult ballet at Triangle Youth Ballet
Triangle Youth Ballet runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Triangle Youth Ballet
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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