20 Best Cincinnati Ballet Teachers

Ballet Tech of Ohio is a respected dance academy designed to give students the support, skills, and proficiency they need to become professional performers. The company's founder was a Mistress of the Cincinnati Ballet Company and created the school to nurture young dancers at every level of experience. The company offers beginner classes for children as young as two, as well as intermediate, advanced, and pre-professional training for experienced dancers. The company also offers tap and modern dance classes to provide a well-rounded experience to students.

Christian Dance Alliance offers high-quality dance education to students aged three to eighteen in a safe and nurturing Christian environment. Younger students can enroll in the company's Dance Combo classes to learn the fundamentals of movement, rhythm, and control, and then move to one of the ballet, jazz, or worship dance classes to improve their skills and confidence. For more advanced students, the company offers pre-Pointe and pointe classes to give dancers the skills they need to be well-rounded performers and feel comfortable and accomplished on the stage.

The Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center has been named one of the area's top dance studios and offers an extensive range of classes and programs for students aged two to adult. The company's pre-professional ballet program has seven levels of ballet technique classes and two levels of Pointe classes, all designed to give students the skills they need to become excellent professional performers. The company also has a full schedule of classes for casual and competitive dancers, starting with basic movement classes for preschoolers and toddlers.

The Contemporary Dance Theater in Cincinnati has been teaching aspiring performers for more than 40 years. The company has earned a reputation as a premier academy for young dancers and is a proud member of the National Performance Network, an organization dedicated to sponsoring the performing arts throughout the community. The company offers a full selection of classes for children and adults, including Masterclasses for advanced performers, available for styles such as ballet, modern, hip-hop, and musical theater. Customers can find class information and registration forms on the company's website.

Dance Concepts Studio has been an area favorite since 1969. The company has an extensive history as a supportive environment for aspiring dancers of all ages. Students can enroll in classes for dance styles like ballet, Pointe, tap, and jazz, or learn the traditional art of clogging. Classes are also available for musical theater students and cheer teams, all designed to be a fun and enriching experience. Additional services include private and group personal training sessions, Zumba classes, competitive dance teams, and summer dance camps for kids.

The instructors and staff at Dance Etc. are passionate about providing students with a fun, safe, and non-competitive place to learn and love dance. The company offers an extensive selection of classes for children and adults, including boys-only classes, coaching and choreography for cheer teams, and private lessons for students that want one-on-one instruction. Whether students love ballet, jazz, tumbling, or tap, Dance Etc. is the ideal place to enjoy learning. Additional services include adult fitness classes and a range of performing arts summer camps for children.

Emerge Dance Academy is a premier teaching center dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment to recreational and competitive dancers. The company offers Parent & Me classes for toddlers, beginner ballet and tap for older children, and a range of adult fitness and dance classes. Other offerings include a selection of summer dance and performing arts camps and competitive dance teams that have won numerous regional and national awards. Parents can also enroll their child on the company's website to enjoy a free introductory dance class.

Expressions Dance Theatre has been part of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community for more than 15 years. The faculty aims to “create, learn, and inspire” young people through the art and science of movement. Some their classes include ballet, acrobatics, hip-hop, and a holistic creative arts program for serious performers and recreational learners. Expressions Dance Theatre is the only studio in Kentucky to hold the distinction of being a Licensed Kentucky Charter Member of More Than Just Great Dancing, which is a company that focuses on a higher standard of quality curriculum, teacher training, management practices, and community involvement. The studio also has an affiliation with Dance Educators of America and the Association of Dance Conventions and Competitions. Expressions Dance Theatre is an Ambassador of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the exploitation of children in dance.

Gotta Dance Cincinnati is a fun, creative, and nurturing place where children of all ages can enjoy the world of dance. The company's instructors are seasoned performers with years of experience in teaching children of all ages the skills, discipline, and art of dance, including styles like ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. During summer months, children can enroll in the Gotta Dance summer camp and enjoy dance lessons, singing, snacks, and crafts, and make new friends in a safe and comfortable environment.

Just Off Broadway is the premier studio for casual dancers and aspiring professionals. The company's schedule has classes for every child's needs and skill level, including creative movement classes for beginning dancers, as well as intermediate and advanced ballet, contemporary, acrobatics, tap, jazz, and lyrical dance. The school has produced many award-winning dancers and performers and strives to be a supportive and enriching environment for young dancers, whether they plan to pursue a career in the performing arts or just want to dance for fun and fitness.

The owner of SDA Studios is a former principal dancer with years of experience as a dedicated dance instructor. The school was founded to provide a safe, supportive, and professional environment for children to learn the joys of self-expression through dance, whether they simply want to dance for fun or plan to pursue a career in the arts. The class schedule has offerings for every level of experience and occludes dance styles such as ballet, Pointe, modern, tap, and contemporary, as well as specialized classes for competitive dancers.

The Anneliese von Oettingen School of Ballet is the area's oldest dance academy and has more than 60 years of history in the community. The school's instructors are experienced dancers dedicated to giving students of all ages the technical, physical, and artistic skills and power they need to become superior performers on the stage and in everyday life. Classes include pre-ballet for preschoolers, beginning and intermediate ballet for older children and adults, and advanced classes for students at the pre-professional level.

The instructors and staff at The Dance Realm Studios take pride in giving children a nurturing and supportive place to explore their inner talents and learn the fine art of dance. Students learn proper terminology, technique, and strength in a range of dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, and tumbling, beginning with the Discovery Dance classes where younger students can explore the fundamentals of movement and rhythm. For competitive dancers, the company offers advanced classes designed to prepare young performers to succeed on the regional level.

The Turning Pointe Dance Studio, located in Erlanger, Kentucky, has been providing dance instruction in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio, area since 1993. This locally owned studio provides all types of dance classes, including ballet, acrobatics, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, pointe, and lyrical lessons available. It takes dancers of all skill levels and ages, with classes taught by tenured instructors in both one-on-one and group sessions. Training for the competitive dance circuit is also offered.