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Dancexplosion Arts Center
- Parents
- North
- Studio
“Do you want your kids to learn how to be kids that learn to dance, speak technical dance in a fancy language (I swear I have never seen DANCE listed as a language class when in HS)”
Best Ballet Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
23 schools listed · 4 in Pittsburgh · 15 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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South Hills Dance Academy
- Studio
“Wonderful dance company run by former professional ballerinas.”
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
- Performance
- Adult
- The Nutcracker
“Drop in community classes are really great, they have options for every level dancer and the teachers are wonderful, they give lots of great feedback and adapt class for students.”
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Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh
“Very professional!”
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M & M Dance Academy
- M&m
- Environment
- Dancing
“My oldest daughter has been dancing there for 14 years and will be graduating high school this year and unfortunately that will mean this is her last year at dance.”
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West Point Ballet
“They bring such a high-quality level of instruction, focusing closely on the fundamentals of classical ballet, while still allowing students to have fun, grow personally, and feel as if they are part of a tight-knit family.”
The 23 schools listed for Pittsburgh, PA 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: Pittsburgh, PA
4 of the 23 schools we list are based in Pittsburgh; the other 19 serve Pittsburgh from towns including McMurray (13 mi), Greensburg (25 mi) and Carnegie (6 mi). 22 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 295 reviews; 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. 15 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 23 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 3 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 Pittsburgh?
4 of the 23 do. The others come from other towns within 35 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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Improvement Thru Movement
- Studio
- Ballet
- Students
“As a beginner of ballet, I've never felt embarrassed or discouraged while learning but sometimes we are challenged to try something new after a thorough explanation.”
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Texture Ballet School
“Excellent progression of training that prepares each athlete/dancer for the next level when their body and joints are strong enough and prepared for the new challenges.”
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Sewickley En Pointe
- Therapy
- Students
- Pain
“A further testament to the help she provides is evidenced by the fact that my adult children from Colorado, Wisconsin and New Jersey still see her when they come home for a visit.”
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Judy Murtaugh Dance Studio
“My three year old daughter loves it and Judy is great with the children.”
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Carnegie Performing Arts Center
- Jazz
- Performance
- Hip Hop
“Callie is getting ready.....”
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Pennsylvania Academy of Dance
“Talented instructors and small class sizes.”
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Dance By Cami
“My girls love it here”
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Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory
“We are so thankful for her expertise, her dedication & time spent during classes and even after hours in studio to give every child their best opportunities to rise in the art of classical ballet.”
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Mansfield Conservatory West Llc
“If you want your child to learn true ballet and expert technique this is the place to go.”
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KD Dance Studio Inc.
- Fun
- Learn
- Students
“When my daughter was turned down by another dance studio for being "too young to understand", Kim not only let her join but is seriously the kindest and most patient person I've ever met.”
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Westmoreland Youth Ballet
“Miss Lacey and Miss Valerie are the best of the best and my girls both love them!”
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Pittsburgh Ballet House
“Amazinggggg!”
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Dance N'at
“Also I take an adult class which is fan-freaking-tastic”
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Keystone Contemporary Ballet
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Mandi's Dance Studio
- Students
- Parents
- Learn
“My daughter has Been a part of different dance studios in the past always felt like she was an outcast , here at Mandy's dance studio she feels at home and feels that but she belongs there .”
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Apple's Dance Lab
- Art
- Studio
- Happy
“We brought her here because of Covid, and the high cost and distance from our home will likely keep us from returning next year, but we won't regret the year she spent training with Apple and competing with her team.”
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Laurel Valley Academy of Dance
- Studio
“My daughter spends many hours at the studio each week and we wouldn't have it any other way!”
Ballet Dance Training Services in Pittsburgh, PA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$74
Maximum cost
$345
National Average
$148
Avg Per Hour Rates
$81
$117
$198
Typical price range is based on 357 cost profiles
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