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Ballethnic Dance Company & Academy

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About Ballethnic Dance Company: Ballethnic Dance Company is a classically trained, culturally diverse ballet company that merges traditional ballet with the artistic influences of other ethnic cultures, especially African American. Ballethnic, Atlanta's first and only African American founded classically trained professional ballet company, produces unique and exciting dance performances locally and nationally. Ballethnic was founded in 1990 by Nena Gilreath and Waverly T. Lucas II, a husband and wife team, and both former d... read more

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2587 Cheney St, East Point, GA, 30344, United States

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Mon10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Keila B. Harvey 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Wonderful dance training for all ages! Trained at BAD for 4 years and still appreciate every moment there! Teachers and staff like family! Technique is bar none!!!! Highly recommended! 

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Marcus Merrit 
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5 years ago

Great dance company in the East Point area! I highly recommend them to everyone I know! 

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Bill Curtis-Davidson 
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5 years ago

My son has attended Ballethnic Academy of Dance for many years and has enjoyed learning so many dance techniques from true artists with incredible skill, knowledge and perspective. These include the founders, current instructors and mentors, many of whom have graduated to higher levels in their careers as dancers and artists. More importantly, learning to dance is not just about dance... it's about learning to work hard, persevere through challenges, be part of a team, communicate, extend and care about artistry. Ballethnic ... read more

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Lorita Watson-Bridges 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

My niece Summer Smith attended Ballethnic Dance Company from age 6 to 16!! This is a great school for your sons or daughters! Hopefully my granddaughter whose 5....will be attending very soon!! Lorita Bridges 

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Michele Ross 
6 years ago
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Brandon Ellis 
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6 years ago

It’s no place in the world like Ballethnic! To have two of the best classically trained African American husband & wife team right here in the heart of Atlanta. Dance Theater of Harlem’s very own former company dancers, Waverly Lucas & Nena Gilreath have shared extensive knowledge about Ballet technique, pointe work & all that comes with it, including expertise in partnering skills. They teach all genres of dance training here. There’s not enough words to express their impact on the dance community they have had throughout t... read more

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Sheila L. Spivey 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

To receive Excellence in Action 

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Nicole Hargro 
6 years ago

Dance Company, I discovered in Atlanta Georgia.. Like Their Facebook Page❤ "Ballethnic Dance Company"!!!! 

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La Shonna Taylor 
7 years ago

The Urban Nutcracker performance was awesome last year! 

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Ballethnic Dance Company & Academy has a 4.8 star rating with 60 reviews. 

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