Wonderful, amazing place!!! Instructors are very nice and gentle working with little ones!! I am so happy I picked this place for my daughter to learn ballet and become a dancer. I must say I drive for 35 minutes to get there, but its so worth it!!! Thank you so much to whom ever read this review for making it possible for my daughter. I search and search last year for places to go but I found ABA the best place to be!!! My daughter loves going to her ballet class, she gets up really early to make sure shes ready and not late for her class!!! Thank you a million times!!

We were recommended by a friend to try ABA for my daughter of 5 and have been very pleased. She was in a previous ballet class that was more for fun. The format is practical and builds on fundamentals at each level. Performances (twice a year) are excellent and their consistency through the years really pays off. You can especially see this satisfaction with the older students. I didnt really appreciate ballet as much as I do now after coming to the school and volunteering. I never knew how hard they work and what goes into the performances. Great leadership from the owner and great teachers really make this school shine.

We love Art Ballet! The quality of dance training here is excellent and it shows in the talent these kids have and the recognition they earn. My daughter wants to grow here and even my son has started dancing because of the welcome environment they have. The adult classes are wonderful as well. They were a perfect fit as someone who has dance experience but no longer training though I still want to learn. Thank you!

My 5 year old started lessons this fall with Ms.Hope and cannot express in words just how impressed we are!! Performing in the Nutcracker was the highlight of the year... she even asked Santa for her own Nutcracker. She cannot wait for Swan Lake! Its such a great experience at such a young age to not only perform on stage...but to watch the older girls practice and perform. We live further away from this studio but its absolutely worth the drive!! My daughter now wants to be a ballerina when she grows up!!

My daughter has been a student at Art Ballet Academy for at least 6 years and it has been a wonderful experience. Ms. Mariya and all of her teachers have provided strong professional training and in a very caring and supportive environment. In our experience the attitudes of the ABA families and parents have also been extremely positive and supportive. Because the training is focused on the Vaganova school and method of teaching it is not for everyone who loves dance. If you want to focus on other styles such as tap, hip hop, etc this is not for you. But for classical training with a good strong exposure to contemporary dance ABA is an excellent choice.

This Ballet program is so wonderful! Gives the kids a great experience and it teaches them how to be great ballet dancers. The instructors are very comforting to the kids and they make sure to give the ballerinas the knowledge to learn it the correct way. I have had my sister go here for two years already and she has fell in love with it ! I totally recommend this for any mom who is trying to find a long term hobby for their little ones !

We are approaching our second summer with our 6 year old daughter enrolled at ABA. I can’t say enough great things about the teachers and staff. The productions are amazing - far beyond the typical children’s recital. I think the greatest compliment I could give is that my daughter is excited to go every week and beams with pride at being part of this school. Thank you for all you do!

Absolutely the best! Classical training for ballet, lessons in contemporary dance, flexibility training and more. The owner and all of the instructors are top notch and give every student the attention they need to get the most from everyone. My daughter has been a student since age 4 and so happy to have her there. You will NOT regret choosing Art Ballet Academy.

My daughter has been attending Art Ballet Academy since she was just shy of three years old. She is now five and was able to participate in The Nutcracker for the first time this December. I can say that the classes for preschoolers (Pre-Ballet and Ballet 1 students) are more than we expected. Students are challenged to learn the correct French terminology for the positions and actually work on stretching, strengthening, and on learning the positions and steps. The classes are fun with a variety of activities, but the little dancers are actually becoming ballerinas. Ms. Hope is a joy--such a warm and lovely presence. Her patience is phenomenal. She has a wealth of experience working with children, so she knows just how to keep them engaged and on -task. My daughters strength, coordination, poise, flexibility, and even music appreciation have all been enhanced. I cannot recommend Art more highly to moms and dads looking to enroll their children in ballet for the first time.

My 6 year old has been attending for two semesters and she loves her teachers and has fun. But is learning ballet the correct way and with patience and kindness. So happy we found this school.

This is our second year at Art Ballet and we love it! My daughter has made big improvements in just her two years of being there after transferring from somewhere else. The instructors do a great job teaching.

My daughter has been attending Art Ballet Academy since she was three years old. She really enjoyed the friendliness of the staffs and instructors. Mrs. Masha, especially, makes it a point to encourage each student to reach their highest potential. My daughter looks forward to performing in the Nutcracker and summer performances every year. Despite many multiple other endeavors, ABT has certainly made dance one of her most enjoyable experiences.

Art Ballet is fantastic! The teachers are great. They do an especially good job of keeping the dancers engaged and participating. We love to see the performances every semester— all of the students dance in a real ballet, not just a recital number.

My daughter is in her second semester with Art Ballet Academy and loves taking ballet here. She’s grown so much already in her knowledge of ballet positions and ballet terminology. She feels encouraged by her teachers who are excellent with instruction as well as are personable with the students. We are very happy here!

When we went to see the Nutcracker 6 years ago, I was so impressed with the performance and the professionalism that the dancers portrayed at such a young age, that I knew that was the kind of place I would want my daughter to train. I wished I would have moved her sooner. Ms. Masha has so much knowledge, as do the other instructors. All the instructors seek to personalize and develop each student at the level they need to progress and know how to bring out the best in them. Their training in the Vaganova style is incredible, and the fact that they produce two full ballets a year is amazing. If you are looking for a place to put your child in ballet, look no further, this is the best place around.

My daughter has been in the academy for 3 years and every day we see how she learns and loves what she does. The professionalism of the academy and its director are excellent. The teachers are very good, in short, I recommend Art Ballet Academy 100%.

Ms. Masha is a talented teacher. The adult class is flexible enough for those who have dance training but also welcoming and open to those who do not. I enjoy dancing here very much.

My daughter loves loves coming here, she has been attending since she was 3 and is now turning5. We do not see going to any other dance school but this one. Teacher and staff are amazing!!!!

We love Art Ballet Academy! There is not any other studio in Arlington with the outstanding instruction that is taught. We have found our studio home and and dance family!

My daughter genuinely enjoys learning ballet now that she is a student at ABA. She is learning and growing stronger as dancer. I am happy with their service and the manner in which they handle the students and parents.

My daughter fell in love with ballet after her first class 3 years ago at Art Ballet Academy. She loves going to class and her teachers. It is a great place to learn to dance!!

The teachers are great and a friendly atmosphere. Our second year with ABA is proving to be amazing. I highly recommend

Great instructors that provide awesome instruction on the art of ballet! By far the best place in the area if you want your child to achieve mastery in ballet.

When we started at Art Ballet Academy 3 years ago, I was looking for true ballet instruction for my daughter, and an adult ballet class for myself. I also did NOT want a 4 hour recital at the end of the year!I ended up in the right place! My daughter loves it here and we are amazed at how much she has learned in such a short time. I can take the adult class on a punch card system, which works with my busy schedule. There are many opportunities to perform in the full-length ballet productions they put on each year. No recitals and no costumes to buy! We love it here!

Art Ballet Academy is a high quality classical ballet studio. I have had children in attendance here since 2012, 7 years. They execute all performances and lessons with upmost professionalism and world-class experience. The icing-on-the-cake is their kindness, fun, humor, and general good vibe. Children love to come here and learn, they can tell they are learning skills they will keep for life, and will serve them well. It’s not only ballet, but understanding it, as a fine art, through movement, rhythm, music, poise, grace, teamwork, and perseverance. I consider my girls blessed and lucky to be trained at ABA. I think our community is equally so, to have Ms. Kudyakova and her team here.

This has hands down been a life changing experience for our daughter! The team at Art Ballet Academy are more like a family. I cant say enough good things & would give 100 stars if I could!

Highly recommend Art Ballet Academy! My daughter loves going to class every week. Wonderful instructors and staff.

My daughter started pre-ballet class in January, and I am amazed how much she has learned. I initially thought it would just be a class where toddlers jump around and have fun. That is not the case at all, which I am so glad! My daughter is only 2.5 years old and after less than 2 months, she already know some of the basics ballet terms and positions. She has also learn to be more disciplined and follow better direction. The teachers are very patient and have appropriate expectation of all the girls. We are so happy to found Art Ballet, thank you for teaching my girl all the fundamentals of ballet at such young age!

My daughter came to the Art Ballet Academy five years ago. Since then, I have watched her bloom in to a hardworking, creative, talented, and skilled ballerina. So much of her growth is due to the teaching and character examples she gets there.This school is the real deal. Sending your child here will not turn her into a dancer. She will become a classically trained ballerina.

Very nice place! I have two daughters and they both love to go here !

My daughter has danced with Ms. Masha since the school opened. Her love for dance and the focus and discipline she has developed are due to Masha and the other teachers at Art Ballet Academy.

Wonderful ballet school with inspiring teachers, highly recommend for any level ballet students

Excellent ballet Academy , a lot of disipline in their practices and classes, and not the mention the theater plays are spectacular. I have my daughter (Karla) currently attending and she loves it !

I think my daughter had the best instructors for all the years she took ballet here before graduating and moving on to college, and my son dances too at Art Ballet Academy, and it is equally as wonderful for him. The instructors are professional dancers, they are kind, and the classical ballet shows are so enjoyable for the students/audience. If you love beautiful, classical ballet then this is where your child needs to be.

My daughter loves dancing at Art Ballet Academy! This is a fantastic school! The instructors are amazing! We couldnt have chosen a better studio.

My daughters love to dance at Art Ballet Academy! Wonderful studio and beyond exceptional teaching. This is our second home. We will never go anywhere else!

As an adult beginning ballet classes is very intimidating. Ms. Mariya with Art Ballet Academy has made me feel like I can do it from the beginning. Her expertise combined with her love and compassion for the students she teaches is encouraging. I am happy and lucky to have found her and her studio.

My daughters loves this ballet studio and her teachers. She has grown so much as a dancer these past couple of years because of Art Ballet Academy! Cant imagine going anywhere else.

This is a great classical ballet program. My daughter has been attending for several years now and is growing significantly as a ballerina.

My 6 year old daughter loves her new ballet class. She raves about the teachers and has a blast learning new things.

I dont see how this company could be rated 5.0 when communication with this company is horrible called several times no answer , inquired thru the website no reply

Ms Mariya is an amazing teacher! She always is helpful, professional, and very caring! She is a skilled ballerina and passes her love and passion for ballet onto her students -- young and old!

We have been a part of ABA for four years now. The level of professionalism and compassion can not be matched anywhere else!