Ballet Lessons in Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg, VA is home to several excellent ballet schools and dance studios that teach ballet. Each establishment has a unique character and different priorities so it is important to make a personal choice when selecting a place for your dance lessons.

When considering a Ballet School or studio think about the age and experience of the dancer as well as their temperament and personality. Most ballet centers are willing and able to make arrangements for a placement class. It is not uncommon for dancers to try different studios and find that one suits them the best.

Many dance studios and ballet schools are busy dancing and are only open in the afternoon and evening. Additionally contacting them will often require leaving a message and awaiting a return. The easiest way to get initial information is to visit the website or call and leave your name, phone number and mailing address for information to be sent to you.

Fredericksburg Ballet Center Inc is located at 1634 Lafayette Blvd according to their website "The Fredericksburg Ballet Centre's objective is to provide a carefully planned environment where students can pursue their personal dance goals under the guidance of professional instruction. " FBC does offer ballet classes to children and adults but they teach all types of dance including Irish. Visit their website for class schedule of call (540) 373-0978.

The Classical Ballet of Fredericksburg. This full service studio offers ballet training in the Imperial Russian Method they are full of energy and boast that they are the premier ballet instruction in the area. They produce several performances each year. Located at 4004 Lafayette Blvd at the corner of Harrison Road and can be reached by phone (540) 842-6680 or email: cbifredericksburg@yahoo.com.

The Academy of Ballet has an address of 824 Caroline Street and is located on George Street. The Academy teaches all ages and levels and generally produces a full length Nutcracker and Spring Recital as a large scale public performance with their professional company. (540) 371-6781.

Avery Ballet is at 810 Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg in the same building as Jabberwocky Book and Toy store. Lead by Lisa Snape Avery the instruction at Avery is devoted to nurturing and developing the dancer with a careful focus on technique. Advanced dancers participate in pilates as well as ballet classes as part of their dance curriculum. They can be reached by phone at 540-371-6099 or and information is available on their website http://www.averyballet.com/.
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Stafford Ballet Academy is located just on the Stafford side of Fredericksburg. With an address of 102 White Oak they are actually located in the shopping center with Earl's Hardware store next to the Chinese restaurant (Cool Springs Road). This small studio is great for beginning ballerinas of all ages as well as more experienced dancers. Call (540) 371-8992 for more information.

Studio 17. In the Bloom shopping center on Deacon Road this is a newer studio that focuses on Irish Dance. They offer Jazz, hip-hop and ballet classes and are very friendly. Studio 17 can be reached at (540) 370-4866 and information is available on their website. http://www.studio17dance.com/