Women of 280: Monica Barnett Smith - Exclusively Ballet & Dance

Monica Barnett Smith, owner/artistic director of Exclusively Ballet & Dance, is a graduate of UAB and former principal dancer with the Alabama Ballet. She teaches dancers of all ages and ambitions from the budding professional to the enthusiastic novice. 

“I believe our success has been a result of offering the highest quality of dance training in a warm but professional environment,” she said. “We offer a wide variety of dance classes in all disciplines, not just ballet. We accept dancers from 3 years old to the young at heart. Exclusively Ballet & Dance offers their students a unique opportunity by giving them a choice when deciding their future: recreational classes in all discipline: ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern and hip hop. Our main goal is to help students looking to pursue dance professionally. We can also enhance dance skills to be part of a school dance team, gymnastics team or individually for as an ice skater. Private lessons are available to those who would like individual attention in all disciplines. Our goal is to meet the dancers’ expectations and help them achieve their dreams.”