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Discover Excellence in Dance at Greensboro Ballet
Founded with a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement, Greensboro Ballet has become a cornerstone of dance education and performance in North Carolina. Our organization operates two major production seasons annually, including the beloved holiday tradition The Nutcracker and the spring Storybook Tales series, while maintaining a robust school that serves students aged 3 through adulthood. With a faculty of experienced professionals and guest artists from renowned institutions, we provide comprehensive training in classical ballet, contemporary dance, and related disciplines.Our inclusive approach welcomes all skill levels and backgrounds, offering tailored programs from creative movement for young children to advanced pre-professional training. Through community outreach initiatives and scholarship programs, we strive to make dance accessible to diverse populations across Greensboro and the broader Piedmont Triad region. The organization maintains strict adherence to ethical standards, operating with transparency and non-discrimination in all programming and operations.
Services
Ballet Program
Jazz Classes
Hip-Hop Training
Contemporary Dance
Summer Intensive
Adult Classes
Pointe Training
Creative Movement
Performance Opportunities
Scholarship Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer professional-level dance instruction with faculty trained at top institutions
- Our inclusive programs welcome students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds
- We present two major annual productions at historic Carolina Theatre venues
- Scholarship programs ensure accessibility for diverse socioeconomic groups
- Our graduates have achieved success in both dance and non-dance career paths
Services
Ballet Program
Our comprehensive ballet curriculum develops technical proficiency and artistic expression through progressive training. Students receive personalized instruction in classical technique, pointe work, and performance skills. The program prepares dancers for professional careers while fostering lifelong appreciation for the art form.
Creative Movement
Designed for ages 3-6, this introductory program builds foundational movement skills through imaginative play and structured activities. Classes focus on rhythm, coordination, and basic ballet concepts in a nurturing environment that encourages self-expression and social development.
Summer Intensive
This immersive summer program offers advanced training with guest instructors from major dance companies. Participants receive daily technique classes, choreography workshops, and performance preparation. The program culminates in a showcase demonstrating technical progress and artistic growth.
Contemporary Dance
Our contemporary program blends ballet foundations with modern movement vocabulary. Students explore dynamic expression through improvisation, floor work, and partnering exercises. Classes emphasize individual artistry while maintaining technical discipline and performance readiness.
Performance Opportunities
Students participate in annual productions including The Nutcracker and Storybook Tales. These fully staged performances with live orchestration provide professional-level experience in stagecraft, ensemble work, and character interpretation for dancers of all levels.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and creative movement programs with specialized instruction at all levels.
Are there age requirements for classes?
Our programs start at age 3 for creative movement, with progressive levels through adult classes and pre-professional training.
Do you offer financial assistance?
Yes, we provide need-based scholarships and family discounts to ensure accessibility for all interested students.
How are class placements determined?
New students attend placement classes observed by faculty to ensure appropriate level assignments based on technical ability.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual productions including The Nutcracker, Storybook Tales, and year-end concerts with professional staging.
Are there performance fees?
Concert participation fees range from $35-$65 depending on program level, covering costumes and production expenses.
Reviews (4)
Kphone Smith
Nov 24, 2017
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I really don't know why anyone goes any were else! I have been dancing her since I was 4 so about 8 years now. The teachers are GREAT and they really train the students in the classical technique which is wonderful for serious dancers because it gives a strong foundation. But even if your child does not want to do this really seriously then GB is still a great choose because we all still know how to have fun!You also form very strong and often life long friendships with some of the students here for example ALL my friends are from ballet and even if some of them just decided they didn't want to
Emily Lawrence
Sep 26, 2017
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If you have a serious dancer in your family, and you want to make sure he or she has the best formal training in ballet, you will not find a better place. Maryhelen Mayfield and her staff are professional, passionate and disciplined, but make being the best fun and rewarding.
Caleb Edward Shoemaker
Sep 01, 2017
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The best dance school in town. Friendly atmosphere, realistic expectations for students and families, professional. This is our third year with the school and we love everything it has to offer our children.
Amanda Mowery
Jul 10, 2017
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Love the school. Out daughter had been attending for 4 years now and plans to continue for more to come.
