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Go Bananas Dancing
“Truly wonderful, experienced teachers that create a fun and positive atmosphere for learning.”
Best Ballet Classes near Arlington, VA
1 of these schools is based in Arlington; the others serve Arlington from towns including Washington, DC (5 mi), Silver Spring, MD (10 mi) and Fairfax (11 mi).
15 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Tiny Dancers
“Even with COVID and the restrictions Tiny Dancers faces, they have found ways to still have classes for their students both online and in-studio safely.”
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Greater Washington Dance Center
- Performance
- Audition
- Training
“If you want to offer your child a place where they can safely be themselves and pursue/find not just their love of dance but of themselves, come to GWDC.”
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The Kintz-Mejia Academy of Ballet
- Classical Ballet
- Students
- Training
“They teach students in classical ballet and provide multiple performance opportunities through two professional caliber productions a year, spring and fall recitals and a summer intensive.”
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Akhmedova Ballet Academy
- Dance Education
- Vaganova Method
- Attention
“Everything done by the book, Vaganova style, with top-notch teaching faculty for the serious ballet student, and it is balanced out with contemporary and character classes for a rounded dance education.”
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Ballet Academy
- Dance Teacher
- Adult
- Students
“The students are continuously learning important skills both inside and outside of the studio, and are always well cared for during their long days at the studio.”
The 24 schools listed for Arlington, VA teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Arlington, VA
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 444 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (80%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 15 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How do I ask about joining a ballet class partway through?
18 of the 24 schools list an email address. Mid-year entry depends on the grade and on what the class has already covered, so write with your child's age and experience and let the school suggest a level rather than guessing one yourself.
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Ravel Dance Studio
“The owner, instructors and all staff teaching and mentoring this young age of new dancers we're extremely patient and actually took the time to teach and nurture each individual dancer and my granddaughter loved every minute of learning and performin...”
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Ballet Elite
- Team
- Costumes
- Leadership
“We have been extremely pleased with our young dancers progress and look forward to the annual spring concert which in addition to tailored choreography to each students skill level amazing costumes that never cease to delight the eyes and match the t...”
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Center Stage Dance and Performing Arts Center
- Studio
“This is my sons 2 year dancing here as well and he really loves dancing because their are other male dancers at this studio he can attend classes with.”
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Dynamic Moves Dance Studio
“It is apparent that the staff are dedicated to the progress of the children and they put a ton of effort into putting together the most phenomenal dance recitals for us parents and family to enjoy.”
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Linda's Ballet Workshop
“As a dancer myself training here i believe this is the best choice for young and old if you want to feel welcomed and train in a healthy and a progressive environment.”
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The Berwyn Ballet School
“We have another child who lives for ballet and participates in multiple classes that TBBS personally picked for her based on thoughtful review of her skills.”
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Destiny Dance Company LLC
“I was looking to hire someone for a dance party and had reached out to several companies online and April responded immediately and also asked the right questions about types of dances that might be fun for instruction, etc.”
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Studio One Dance
“For $80 a month, we attend weekly dance classes on Saturdays from 10:15-11am (the perfect amount of time to learn dance and hold a toddler's attention span).”
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Ballet Petite
“We also took dance classes elsewhere, but the teacher elsewhere doesn't care much about the children and their teaching methods are boring for young kids.”
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Center For Ballet Arts
“She had been dancing for 8 years in another state, and the other 2 studios we found either took themselves way too seriously and was too uptight, or the instruction was laughable and the students were being taught the recital dance all year instead o...”
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Skye Ballet Center
“The technique and training is amazing and makes me a better dancer every day.”
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Cosmopolitan Ballet Theatre
“The teachers from Bolshoi and Vaganova Academies were the best I've ever had the opportunity to learn from.”
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School of Theatrical Dance
“Miss Theresa and her staff truly believe that dance can enrich the lives of anyone willing to partake - professional or amateur - and provide a fun, safe and educational environment to refine technique and develop new skills.”
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Tamara Academy of Classical Ballet
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Virginia Dance Center
- Studio
- Competitive
- Class
“The knowledgeable and energetic staff utilizes diverse teaching styles to cultivate discipline and proper technique, while maintaining a fun environment to motivate and challenge each dancer.”
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Central Maryland Youth Ballet
“My girl start pre-ballet 5 years ago.”
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Academy of Russian Ballet
- Art
- Studio
- Students
“She tells me that the corrections are thorough and also address how the proper technique affects not only her dancing, but also her muscles and her body.”
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Ashburn Academy of Dance
- Training
- Contemporary Dance
- Fundraising
“Over the last few years I have watched her confidence soar and her love of dance and the people who instill that in her (the teachers, the T As, the administration) are all to thank for that.”
Ballet Dance Training Services in Arlington, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$74
Maximum cost
$343
National Average
$147
Avg Per Hour Rates
$80
$117
$196
Typical price range is based on 537 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Arlington
- “We are so happy to have found the Berwyn Ballet School: caring and experienced teachers, local opportunities for performance, and a friendly community of dancers and families.” — from a review of The Berwyn Ballet School
- “My 9 yr old son loves it here! He is in Ballet 4 program right now and we are very happy with the personal attention to detail and style of instruction.” — from a review of Academy of Russian Ballet
- “Ballet class has been the highlight of my daughter’s week every week for 2 years now.” — from a review of Tiny Dancers
- “Ballet Elite isn’t just a place to learn dance; it’s a warm and supportive community.” — from a review of Ballet Elite
- “The instructors are very knowledgeable in their styles of dance, especially ballet!” — from a review of Virginia Dance Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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