Dancexplosion Arts Center
“DEAC is an outstanding studio with the best group of teachers that are passionate about a well rounded student and put the well-being the of the child above all else.”
Best Ballet Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
15 schools listed · 5 in Pittsburgh · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
“Kaitlin, Madeline, Jonathan, and others are phenomenal teachers and bring wonderful energy into their classes.”
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South Hills Dance Academy
“The instructors put hours into teaching their students and their effort really shows.”
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Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh
“My granddaughter loves her classes and Miss Jade is great with the girls.”
Confluence Ballet Company
“Excellent Ballet company that has really come together to bring beautiful art to Pittsburgh.”
M & M Dance Academy
“I love watching her shine on stage and get excited more and more each year to see how much she'll grow.”
The 15 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
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Pittsburgh; the other 10 serve Pittsburgh from towns including Carnegie (6 mi), Bethel Park (8 mi) and McMurray (13 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 227 reviews. 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 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 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 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?
5 of the 15 do. The others come from other towns within 15 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.
Judy Murtaugh Dance Studio
“She loves what she does and works tirelessly to encourage, motivate, and bring out the best in everyone she meets!”
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.”
Improvement Thru Movement
“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.”
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.”
Sewickley En Pointe
“Tonya recognizes the students as individuals and all of my girls matured in confidence and grace.”
Carnegie Performing Arts Center
“There are parts for boys in every performance, and mine has loved being a snowball fighter, baby bear, a changeling child, and a dragon fish!”
Pennsylvania Academy of Dance
“I have been very impressed with the precision of instruction, but also the joy and love of dance shared with students.”
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.”
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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