Open Door Studios in Charlotte, NC

“Open Door is top notch!!! Super kind environment combined with dance instruction that is extremely good. They focus on the students and care about their experiences at the studio. The ballet instructors are extremely talented and have resumes that are very impressive from their own professional careers. The owner is so nice and talented too!This is a place where all are welcome. But itu2019s also a place that trains pre ”

— Jennifer B. · ★★★★★

“Open Door has been such a blessing for our family. Our dancer has connected with amazing teachers and has had the opportunity to train in a rigorous pre-professional program on a more flexible schedule. We love that she is able to fill in gaps with drop-in classes taught by high quality professionals. Jacque and Jesse are such a bright spot in the dance world. They are so knowledgeable and run the studio with kindnes”

— Devan M. · ★★★★★

“A lot of dance schools have one adult ballet class and it meets once a week. It's a non-descript level that they just call Adult Ballet. One of the BEST things about Open Door is that they have a full adult program of dance. It includes lots of dance styles of almost every genre. And within those dance styles there are often various levels so that the dancer - yes, even the ADULT DANCER - can take the class that is m”

— Shon W. · ★★★★★

“You cannot find a better dance studio than Open Doors. I take the adult ballet drop-in classes. Each of the teachers is excellent. The classes are incredibly well attended. Like me, many adult students take multiple times a week, and have been taking multiple years. There is no judgement at Open Doors. Everyone works at their own level, and each student is celebrated. It is a wonderful place to reconnect with your lo”

— Elizabeth R. · ★★★★★

“Can I please give Open Door Studios 100 stars? This is such a special, warm, welcoming, and accepting dance studio. Exactly the encouraging, creative, and supportive environment every child should have the opportunity to be a part of! Thank you to Ms. Jacque, Mr. Jesse, Ms. Jesse, Ms. Carolina, and Ms. Kim for being some of the best human beings and kind hearts this world needs! We love it here and appreciate the inc”

— Kerry D. · ★★★★★

“Iu2019ve been taking classes at Open Door Studios for over 10 years. Many of the people taking classes at ODS have also been there for a very long time. Some leave for various reasons but always come back. Thatu2019s because itu2019s a very special place. You feel welcomed, not judged, accepted, you find community, you make friends. And then of course there is the dancing. The faculty includes very experienced, excellent teacher”

— Silvia H. · ★★★★★

“Open Door Studios is incredible! I've been taking ballet classes at ODS for years, and it's the most inclusive, friendly, and awesome community. I recommend it all the time to dancers of all ages and abilities. It has become one of my favorite places in Charlotte!”

— Lindsay M. · ★★★★★

“Open Door has been a second home to our familyu2026my daughter has taken class here for 12 years and I have even started taking classes as an adult student. The staff is incredible and so supportive, whether you are a creative movement student, a pre-professional or a recreational dancer. They meet you where you are, whoever you are. Truly an open and welcoming place to dance.”

— Bronwyn F. · ★★★★★