2026/2027 enrollment opens july 1st
Welcome, Dance Families!
New and returning families can register for classes, manage tuition, complete forms, and stay connected—all in one place.
FIRST STOP! AGES 3 TO 5
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. Ballet is the core of all dance foundations.
TUMBLE
BALLET
BALLET
Gymnastics 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, motor skills, improving flexibility, building core strength, and promoting overall physical fitness.
NEXT STOP! | AGES 6 TO 8
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.
HIP HOP
BALLET
BALLET
Hip Hop is an energetic and expressive dance style that encourages individuality, style and confidence. Our classes focus on rhythm, musicality and monthly choreography to challenge then mind. Benefiting children by building stamina, improving coordination, and enhancing self-expression through age-appropriate moves and a fun, upbeat atmosphere! We prioritize appropriate music and movement.
TUMBLE
BALLET
TUMBLE
Gymnastics 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.
DANCE CLASSES FOR AGES 9+
BALLET TECHNIQUE
BALLET TECHNIQUE
BALLET TECHNIQUE
Ballet is a classical art form that emphasizes grace, poise, and discipline. Ballet is the CORE foundation of dance. Our classes focus on training body awareness and achieving fluidity in movement, benefiting dancers of all ages by enhancing their physical coordination, improving balance, and fostering perseverance that will carry over in all aspects of life.
JAZZ | CONTEMPORARY
BALLET TECHNIQUE
BALLET TECHNIQUE
This dynamic fusion blends the upbeat energy of jazz with the expressive, fluid nature of contemporary dance. Dancers explore creativity and individuality through movement, storytelling, and musical connection. Classes build confidence, rhythmic awareness, flexibility, strength, and artistry while helping dancers deepen their connection to music, movement, and self.
HIP HOP
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
Hip Hop is an energetic and expressive dance style that encourages individuality, style and confidence. Our classes focus on rhythm, musicality and monthly choreography to challenge then mind. Benefiting children by building stamina, improving coordination, and enhancing self-expression through age-appropriate moves and a fun, upbeat atmosphere! We prioritize appropriate music and movement.
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
Performance Class is designed for dancers who wish to refine their technique, stage presence, and professionalism. NEXT LEVEL! With a focus on performance quality, etiquette, and competitive dance preparation, students gain experience in choreography retention, teamwork, and advanced technical skills. We will offer travel opportunities, conventions and competitive environment.
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.
WHO WE ARE 🩷
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.
The Ballet Bus Story
The Ballet Bus Story
The Ballet Bus Story
The Ballet Bus travels across Central Alabama bringing ballet and jazz classes to young dancers from pre-K to upper elementary. It’s a fun and accessible way to bring fine arts education into schools and communities, giving every child the chance to explore creativity, build confidence, and develop important life skills. We believe the a
The Ballet Bus travels across Central Alabama bringing ballet and jazz classes to young dancers from pre-K to upper elementary. It’s a fun and accessible way to bring fine arts education into schools and communities, giving every child the chance to explore creativity, build confidence, and develop important life skills. We believe the arts are an essential part of a child’s growth — helping with coordination, social skills, and self-expression while introducing them to new cultures and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. The bus is bright pink, lined with ballet bars, and now proudly calls the Grandview Community Center in Cullman home, serving a total of six locations across the region. Every stop is a step toward inspiring the next generation
