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Cleveland City Dance
“It was important for us to find a place that truly taught the fundamental elements of ballet in a nurturing environment.”
Best Ballet Classes near Cleveland, OH
3 of these schools are based in Cleveland; the others serve Cleveland from towns including Strongsville (14 mi), Shaker Heights (6 mi) and Beachwood (9 mi).
8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Cleveland Inner City Ballet
“She truly loves dance and having her class cancelled was hard for her so being able to practice dance at home made her so happy!”
City Ballet of Cleveland
Tutu School Strongsville
“So cute watching her come out of her shell and watching her have a fun start to every Saturday morning!”
Parkway Dance Centre
“All of the teachers are great, we couldn't be happier with our choice in dance schools!”
Ana Lobe Ballet Academy
“When you walk in her class, you sense passion and desire to be the best at anything you do!”
The 10 schools listed for Cleveland, OH 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: Cleveland, OH
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 395 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 8 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR). 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Do all of the ballet schools here teach inside Cleveland?
3 of the 10 do. The others come from other towns within 25 mi. Ballet schools often rent a hall on fixed evenings rather than owning premises, so check the address of the class as well as the address of the school.
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Ohio Contemporary Ballet
“So far we have seen Shubert Melodies (2022) and Celebrations (2023) - both were beautiful and refreshing to watch!”
The Ballet Academy
“As a senior this year, i'm so sad to be leaving, and i don't know what i'll do without this place!”
A Leg Up Ballet Academy
“It's a great environment to learn classical ballet, or even to use classes as strength training for other things like competition dance or gymnastics.”
Hudson Conservatory of Ballet
“She goes happy and comes home happy all while learning about the beautiful techniques of dancing at a high level.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Cleveland
- “Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a friendly and professional ballet home for their child.” — from a review of Cleveland City Dance
- “Ms. Lobe is a true professional with real-world experience that truly cares for our kids, teaching them more than just ballet: discipline, poise, strength, confidence, and more, all in a supportive and caring environment.” — from a review of Ana Lobe Ballet Academy
- “My daughters confidence has really grown, she’s made lots of new friends already, and learned so much in tap and ballet.” — from a review of Parkway Dance Centre
- “Our daughter had an outstanding experience. Courtney and her staff were very encouraging and the ballet technique instruction is excellent.” — from a review of Cleveland City Dance
- “Such a wonderful place. My daughter loves coming to ballet and learning from Ana.” — from a review of Ana Lobe Ballet Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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