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Central Texas Youth Ballet We aim to offer quality ballet training to children in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. Contact us today for more information!

Central Texas Youth Ballet is a preparatory school for serious-minded ballet students, preserving the art of classical ballet and instilling an appreciation for the fine and performing arts within our students and our community. In addition to ballet classes, we offer creative movement as well as classes open to teens and adults.

Here is a lesson we love watching dancers learn. 🩰Nobody lands a clean turn the first time. Or the tenth. Real skill is ...
10/23/2026

Here is a lesson we love watching dancers learn. 🩰

Nobody lands a clean turn the first time. Or the tenth. Real skill is built through weeks of wobbles, near misses and try again.
And somewhere in that process, a dancer learns one of the most valuable lessons there is: being bad at something is not failure. It is step one.

That is a gift that reaches far beyond the studio. The child who learns to stick with a hard turn becomes the student who does not quit a hard subject, the teen who tries out even when they might not make it, the adult who keeps going when things get difficult.

We are not just teaching pliés and pirouettes. We are teaching persistence, and it shows up everywhere. 🤍

Want that for your dancer? Start with a free trial week, link in our bio.

Starting something new can feel intimidating, especially if you have never set foot in a dance studio. So let's make it ...
10/20/2026

Starting something new can feel intimidating, especially if you have never set foot in a dance studio. So let's make it simple. 🩰

What to wear: For a first class or trial, anything your dancer can move comfortably in is fine. Leotards and tights are traditional, but they are not required to start. Hair pulled back keeps it out of the way.

What to bring: A water bottle and a willingness to try. That is it.

What to expect: A warm welcome, a patient teacher, and a class designed to meet your dancer exactly where they are. Beginners are not just accepted here, they are expected. Everyone starts somewhere.

What not to worry about: Being behind. Being nervous. Not knowing the words yet. All of that is completely normal, and it is our job to guide them through it.

Ready to try? A free trial week is the perfect low pressure first step. Link in our bio. 🤍

This is the thing we hope every family feels the moment they walk in. 🤍We can teach technique all day long, but what we ...
10/17/2026

This is the thing we hope every family feels the moment they walk in. 🤍
We can teach technique all day long, but what we really want is for your dancer to feel known. Seen. Cared for as a whole person, not just as a body at the barre.

When parents tell us their child feels that here, it means we are doing the part that matters most.

Thank you to the families who trust us with your dancers. We do not take it lightly. 🩰

Curious what it feels like? Come find out with a free trial week, link in our bio.

One of the most common questions we hear: "Has my child missed the boat?" 🩰The answer is almost always no.Whether your d...
10/15/2026

One of the most common questions we hear: "Has my child missed the boat?" 🩰

The answer is almost always no.
Whether your dancer is four or fourteen, brand new or returning after a break, there is a place for them here. We accept students with or without previous training, and we place every new dancer where they will feel challenged and supported, not lost or left behind.

Dance is not a race with a starting gun. It is a skill anyone can begin at any time, and the best day to start is the day your dancer is ready.
If that day is now, we would love to meet them. Book a free trial week at the link in our bio. 🤍

Meet Rena Garcia-Reeder. 🩰If you have ever wondered who sets the standard at CTYB, this is her.Ms. Reeder is our Managin...
10/13/2026

Meet Rena Garcia-Reeder. 🩰

If you have ever wondered who sets the standard at CTYB, this is her.
Ms. Reeder is our Managing Partner and School Director, and she teaches our dancers ages 2 to 18. A Corpus Christi native, she trained at Munro Ballet Studios and at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, one of the most respected training grounds in the country, before graduating from the University of Texas at Austin.

What sets her apart is how seriously she takes the craft of teaching. After UT, she returned to Carlisle for a dance pedagogy apprenticeship under the legendary Marcia Dale Weary, learning directly from CPYB's renowned faculty how to build young dancers with care and precision.

Her own training has never stopped. Ms. Reeder is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), certified to teach Pre-Ballet in the Vaganova method through the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, and holds her 4Pointe Teacher Certifications along with a Pilates certification. She is an active member of the Cecchetti Council of America Southwest Committee, where she serves as Secretary, and she is currently working toward her Grade V Cecchetti certification.

In other words, the person leading our school is still a devoted student herself. Always learning, always raising the bar. That is exactly the kind of teacher we want shaping your dancer. 🤍

Come see what she has built. Book a free trial week, link in our bio.

The studio will be closed Monday, October 12. Regular classes resume Tuesday. Enjoy the day off, dancers! 🩰
10/10/2026

The studio will be closed Monday, October 12.
Regular classes resume Tuesday. Enjoy the day off, dancers! 🩰

Long before the curtain, there is this. 🎄🩰Our Nutcracker cast is deep in rehearsal, learning choreography, cleaning form...
10/08/2026

Long before the curtain, there is this. 🎄🩰

Our Nutcracker cast is deep in rehearsal, learning choreography, cleaning formations, and slowly turning steps into a story. It is our favorite kind of hard work.

There is something special about watching it come together from the inside. The dancer who finally nails the tricky count. The older students helping the little ones find their spots. The quiet focus in the room right before a run.

Months of this go into two magical performances on Saturday, November 21. We cannot wait to share it with you. 🤎

Stay tuned for performance details coming soon.

Ever wondered why we teach the way we do? Let's pull back the curtain. 🩰The Cecchetti method is a time tested approach t...
10/06/2026

Ever wondered why we teach the way we do? Let's pull back the curtain. 🩰

The Cecchetti method is a time tested approach to ballet training, developed by the legendary Enrico Cecchetti, whose students included some of the greatest dancers in history. It is built on a structured, progressive plan that develops strength, balance, coordination and clean technique in the right order, so nothing gets rushed and nothing gets skipped.

In plain terms: it is a proven roadmap for building a dancer safely and well.

This is the tradition our faculty trains in, and it is a big part of why our students develop real, lasting technique rather than shortcuts that fall apart later. When we say we care about how your dancer is trained, this is what we mean.

Good training is not an accident. It is a method. 🤍

October already. 🍂🩰Our dancers are settled into their classes, friendships are forming, and you can see the growth from ...
10/01/2026

October already. 🍂🩰

Our dancers are settled into their classes, friendships are forming, and you can see the growth from week to week. It is a good time of year to be in the studio.

If your family has been meaning to get started, there is still time. We welcome new students throughout the fall, with or without previous training, and our free trial week lets your dancer try a class before you commit.

Small classes. Real technique. A warm place to grow. Come see for yourself at the link in our bio, or call us at (512) 894 2147.

If your dancer has been asking, this is your sign. 🩰We know signing up for something new can feel like a big leap, espec...
09/29/2026

If your dancer has been asking, this is your sign. 🩰

We know signing up for something new can feel like a big leap, especially if your dancer has never taken a class before. That is exactly why we offer a free trial week. Come try real classes, meet the teachers, see the studio, and find out if it feels like home before you commit to anything.

There is no catch and no pressure. Just a chance for your dancer to see if they love it, and we are pretty confident they will.

We welcome new students throughout the fall, with or without previous experience, and our small class sizes mean your dancer will never get lost in the crowd.

Book your free week at the link in our bio, or call us at (512) 894 2147. We would love to meet your dancer. 🤍

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707 W US/290
Dripping Springs, TX
78620

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 9:30am - 11am

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+15128942147

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