Evelyn Ott School of Dance
“Far more than a dance studio, this place is a family and the compassion they show both their students and parents alike, sets them a part.”
Best Ballet Classes near Norfolk, VA
3 of these schools are based in Norfolk; the others serve Norfolk from Chesapeake (15 mi) and Virginia Beach (16 mi).
7 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ballet Virginia
“Ballet Virginia has the Best of the Best teachers who have lots of experience, some even from Juilliard, and who love to teach”
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Safari Dance Studio
“The props and costumes were outstanding, and special applause goes to the Safari dance staff for their incredible work.”
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Music In Motion Dance Studio
“The facility is always clean and secure, the staff are friendly and communicative and it has always been really easy to book studio time.”
Chesapeake Dance Center
“My daughter has LOVED being a part of Ms Barbara's dance class.”
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Danceland II School of Dance
“We have been dancing with danceland for almost 7 years and love it there.”
The 14 schools listed for Norfolk, 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: Norfolk, VA
The 14 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 417 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 7 are open on Saturdays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 83 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 2 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.
Do all of the ballet schools here teach inside Norfolk?
3 of the 14 do. The others come from other towns within 20 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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Quality Music and Dance Lessons
“They promote healthy relationships among the dancers and support them emotionally and physically.”
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Pivot Dance Center
“If you're thinking of trying it out, I highly recommend the Hip Hop classes -- they are fun, energetic, and a great workout.”
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Encore Dance Center
“As a parent, It's a true joy to watch technical skills and creativity improve year after year…as well as their self confidence and self assurance.”
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Academy of Classical & Contemporary Dance
“My daughter loved the 1st class - Definitely worth a try 🥰”
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Shining Stars Dance Academy
“They've helped me improve and I've made lots of friends!”
Academie de Ballet & Dance Center
“My children have gone here for years and my oldest is more enthusiastic every year.”
Virginia Beach Ballet Academy
“Her ballet growth, performance and elegance has improved so much thanks to the teachings from Mrs.”
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Studio 360 Performing Arts
“We've enjoyed both workshops and classes with Studio 360 and have always encountered excellence in teaching, and generosity in encouragement.”
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