Central Virginia Ballet

"Our 3 year old daughter has been going to this studio for 4 months now. She is always upset at the end of every class. I asked her why she always gets sad and starts crying when class ends and she said, "I wanted to keep dancing." She just danced in the spring recital and the look of pure joy on her face as the whole company received a standing ovation for their work cannot be expressed in words. Mari helped me learn how to do my daughter's hair, not an easy thing for someone who has never done more than brush their hair in their life. Our daughter's instructor Brianna does a fabulous job with the little ones and even though it seems like she is herding a bunch of dancing cats she always has a positive attitude towards them. Cannot recommend this studio enough. Update: Almost 5 years later and still going strong. My now 8 year old daughter is still dancing here along with my 6 and 3 year old daughters! They all love it tremendously. The recitals continue to be phenomenal!"

"This is a true Ballet school! Professional and focused on the proper teaching of classical ballet. Mari Mori is the definition of a professional, with her life spent dancing, choreographing , and teaching ballet. Her and her employees are kind, patient, knowledgeable, and fair. All students receive equal tutelage and there is no favoritism. My daughter has been dancing there since she was a toddler and we would never dream of going anywhere else!"

"You want ballet, this is the place! We are talking real ballet training, taught by a true professional. Miss Mori has been a student, taught, and choreographed all over the world and USA at all professional levels. She truly knows and will honestly tell you when your child is ready for point shoes, unlike many of the other schools in the city! Please research and realize how important this is. Miss Mori knows how to hone technique, strengthen the feet, and train the dancers to get to this level. Her classes are truly a hidden gem in Lynchburg, taught like a true, old school, New York class!"

"Ms. Mari Mori is a jewel and we are so fortunate to have her in Lynchburg. Our daughter has taken ballet at Central Virginia Ballet for 3 years. Mari is compassionate, dedicated, professional, and intelligent. She gives the students her all! She is concerned about their progress and she is respected by students and parents alike. We hope CVB continues to grow with students and families that are eager to learn from the BEST!"

"Central Virginia Ballet and owner, Mari Mori, are truly a treasure in Lynchburg. My daughter has taken ballet, tap and jazz here for the past 4 years and it has been a wonderful experience. I take the Adult Ballet class on Monday mornings and find it to be the best way to start my week. The results have been increased flexibility, muscle strength and toning, and it is such a fun class!"