what we offer
BALLET
BALLET
BALLET
Ballet is a classical art form that emphasizes grace, poise, and discipline. Our classes focus on training body awareness and achieving fluidity in movement, benefiting toddlers by enhancing their physical coordination, improving balance, and fostering perseverance from an early age.
JAZZ
BALLET
BALLET
Jazz dance is upbeat and full of energy, allowing young dancers to express their individuality and creativity through sassy struts, leaps, and turns. This dynamic dance style benefits children by enhancing their rhythmic awareness and fostering confidence in all aspects of their development.
TUMBLE
BALLET
TUMBLE
Tumble is a class that focuses on flexibility and strength, offering children a form of gymnastics where they learn exciting skills like somersaults and cartwheels. This class benefits kids by enhancing their coordination, improving flexibility, building core strength, and promoting overall physical fitness.
who we are
The Ballet Bus Story
The Ballet Bus Story
The Ballet Bus Story
The Ballet Bus travels across Central Alabama offering dance classes for young dancers. We accept pre-k to upper elementary school! The Ballet Bus is the perfect way to incorporate a fine arts education and bring it to the public-school system. Every student will have the opportunity to take this ballet jazz and tumble class as in introd
The Ballet Bus travels across Central Alabama offering dance classes for young dancers. We accept pre-k to upper elementary school! The Ballet Bus is the perfect way to incorporate a fine arts education and bring it to the public-school system. Every student will have the opportunity to take this ballet jazz and tumble class as in introduction to the creative arts. I believe the arts are a vital part of curriculum. The arts allow a creative outlet for children, they help development of social skills, motor skills and self-awareness. Overall ballet jazz and tumble introduce our young learners to a new culture, and they will embrace a new appreciation for the arts. The bus is pink, lined with ballet bars and full of tumble toys.
Owner & Founder
The Ballet Bus Story
The Ballet Bus Story
Melanie Mae has 20 years of dance experience. She moved to Birmingham, Al to attend the Alabama School of Fine Arts in 2005 to pursue a fine arts education in classical ballet, pointe and jazz. She furthered her dance education at The University of Alabama performing in the Alabama Dance Repertoire Theater, Dance Alabama and was selecte
Melanie Mae has 20 years of dance experience. She moved to Birmingham, Al to attend the Alabama School of Fine Arts in 2005 to pursue a fine arts education in classical ballet, pointe and jazz. She furthered her dance education at The University of Alabama performing in the Alabama Dance Repertoire Theater, Dance Alabama and was selected to be a member of the Crimson Cabaret Dance Team and Alabama Repertoire Dance Theater. Melanie graduated from the University of Alabama Birmingham with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and attended the University of West Florida graduate program in Education graduating in 2019. Melanie has an endless passion for dance and teaching.
DANCE THROUGH EVERY SEASON
SPRING SHOWCASE
SPRING SHOWCASE
SPRING SHOWCASE
Spring is showcase season at The Ballet Bus!
All dancers shine as they take the stage in our annual showcase, celebrating their talent and hard work.
SUMMER CAMPS
SPRING SHOWCASE
SPRING SHOWCASE
Summer at The Ballet Bus means fun-filled dance camps! We offer themed camps in June and July that inspire creativity and confidence!
FALL CLASSES
SPRING SHOWCASE
WINTER OUTREACH
Fall kicks off the dance season at all of our locations! Join us at one of our many locations as we start a new season of dance and making friends!
WINTER OUTREACH
SPRING SHOWCASE
WINTER OUTREACH
Winter is dedicated to celebration! We participate in shows, parades, and spreading the joy of dance throughout our community.