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Volusia Academy of Ballet

4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in South Daytona, Florida

Ballet school Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
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  • Phone (386) 756-7667
  • Website & schedule usametrox.top — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8 PM
Tuesday 3–8 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3–8 PM
Friday 3–8 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Volusia Academy of Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“When many other studios push their kids to compete in acrobatic-style dance, Ms.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Provides lots of one on one instruction, even in a group class/setting.”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Volusia Academy of Ballet teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

🩰 Vaganova Method

“Her class is based on the Vaganova syllabus and is packed with body placement, techniques, strengthening, and stage presentation.”

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Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 5 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 4 mentions

“Her class is based on the Vaganova syllabus and is packed with body placement, techniques, strengthening, and stage presentation.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“Nobuko Walls not only teaches beautiful dancing, but also perfect technique, dedicated training skills and professionalism.”

From the reviews

Excellent ballet school. Nobuko Walls not only teaches beautiful dancing, but also perfect technique, dedicated training skills and professionalism. She has over 50 years of experience, and is a trained professional acclaimed dancer in her own right.

★★★★★ — Dee, Sep 2018

I took lessons from Ms. Nobuko as an adult student and I LOVED her class. Her class is based on the Vaganova syllabus and is packed with body placement, techniques, strengthening, and stage presentation. She has keen eyes, catching my bad habits and suggesting corrective exercises.

★★★★★ — Akiko, Dec 2018

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Your first ballet class at Volusia Academy of 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.

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 Volusia Academy of Ballet

2355 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL32119

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