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Visions Dance Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Ballet school in Matthews, North Carolina

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 704-246-7730
  • Website & schedule visionsdancenc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–12 pm, 3–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–12 pm, 3–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–12 pm, 3–8 pm
Friday 10 am–12 pm, 3–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Visions Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 20 mentions

“Even though we started mid year my daughter was able to catch up and they took good care of her to make sure she is integrated in the existing group”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 80 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Owner, Cindy, is always welcoming and helped keep us excited when our oldest first started and was a little scared, now she wants to do every camp and is on the dance team.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“Going to that trial class was best thing we could do for our daughter, she LOVES dance and looks forward to it every week and loves Miss Lori!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 9 mentions

“They poured their passion and expertise into helping our daughter refine her technique, correct long-standing habits, and build her confidence as a dancer.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“Amazing dance school - my little one loves going there and the end of year recital was exceptionally well organized and so much fun to watch!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Amazing dance school - my little one loves going there and the end of year recital was exceptionally well organized and so much fun to watch!”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“They poured their passion and expertise into helping our daughter refine her technique, correct long-standing habits, and build her confidence as a dancer.”

From the reviews

Visions Dance Academy has been so incredible. I have 5yr old and 3yr old daughters that have been taking dance at Visions for a few years and I can not say enough good things about this studio.

★★★★★ — Mikki, Aug 2019

My daughter is 3 years old and she is naturally a bit introverted and gets easily overwhelmed in social settings. We started with a free trial class and I was so pleased with the way Miss Lori and Miss Ashley handle my daughter and respect her boundaries while still getting her to engage in dance.

★★★★★ — Julia, Oct 2024

The staff is wonderful! I took my 3yr old granddaughter to see how she would like dance. They were very engaging with all the kids and by the end she was trying some of the steps. My granddaughter was so happy and excited at the end of her lesson!

★★★★★ — Audrey, Sep 2025

My 2.5yo daughter loves Visions dance studio. The instructors are so patient with the girls. Cindy is wonderful too. She opened up a 9:45am Saturday class for my daughter.

★★★★★ — Brian, Dec 2024

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Your first ballet class at Visions Dance Academy

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Visions Dance Academy

3122 Fincher Farm Rd #200, Matthews, NC28105

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