Ballet Lessons in Stafford, Virginia

Stafford County Virginia has many more dance studios that one might expect. Fredericksburg has some great studios but if you live in Stafford or up toward 610 Garrisonville Road the trek south to Fredericksburg doesn't have to be part of your weekly routine. The options are all unique characters and it is just a matter of finding the studio that fits you.

Any time you are looking for a new dance school it is a great idea to talk to friends and neighbors. The generic question "where is there a good dance studio" may not get you far but if you inquire about a specific ballet studio people will often respond.

Most studios offering ballet will be cordial to arranging a placement class before enrolling. This gives you a chance to decide if this is the studio for you. Consider the age and experience of the dancers and the personality along with tuition price and convenience of location. The best decision will be the total package since you are going to be spending a significant amount of time there!

Many dance studios and ballet schools have very small staffs and are busy dancing so they are only open in the afternoon and evening during class times. This means that in order to contact them you may have to leaving a message and awaiting a return call.. 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.

Barton & Williams School of Dance is a very prestigious dance school with a top rated company that is known for putting on a great show. They are located at 610 Garrisonville Road and can be reached at (540) 720-1801.

Dance & Gym Expressions is also located on Garrisonville Road (263 Garrisonville Road). At this busy studio you will find well qualified instructors who focus the development of dancers of all ages. Stop by or call (540) 720-5406 for information.

Heart N Sole Dance Studio has a more relaxed and eclectic feel . Heart N Sole is located in the town of Stafford at the intersection of Courthouse Road and Jefferson Davis Highway across Courthouse Road from the government offices. (540) 288-1757.

The Stafford Dance Center owned by Karen Ann Wade who began teaching in Stafford in 2005. The 2008 "Nutcracker, Twisted!" was the studios first annual performance. The studios focus is on providing a self-esteem boosting environment for dancers of all ages. 2608 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Suite 101. Information is available by phone (540) 659-6044 or on their website www.stafforddance.com.

Studio 17. Teaching Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip-hop Studio 17's real passion is Irish dance. Located in south Stafford you will find this studio in the Bloom shopping center on Deacon Road. They are very friendly and can be reached at (540) 370-4866. Information is available on their website. http://www.studio17dance.com/

Stafford Ballet Academy is great little studio but for those looking for something in Stafford County might find it you out of their way since Stafford Ballet Academy is located just outside of Fredericksburg in the Earl's Hardware shopping center on what is now Cool Springs Road. (Their address is 102 White Oak Road). Call (540) 371-8992 for details.