Children’s ballet brand continues Texas expansion with a new Prosper location in development and additional studios planned

CHICAGO, IL. – Tutu School, an international collection of boutique ballet studios created for young children, is accelerating growth throughout Texas as families increasingly seek enrichment experiences that support confidence, creativity, imagination, and social-emotional development. Tutu School currently operates 10 franchised studios across Texas and continues to expand its presence throughout the state, with a new location in Prosper currently in development and additional locations planned.

Current Texas locations include:

• McKinney
• Houston
• South Austin
• North Austin
• San Antonio
• The Woodlands
• Lubbock
• Katy
• Haslet
• Cypress

“Opening a new Tutu School never gets old for me. It never stops feeling magical to think about a new studio opening its doors, and all of the children who will come through them and get to have Tutu School woven into their childhoods,” said Genevieve Weeks, Founder and CEO of Tutu School. “With every new franchise, we also get the privilege of being part of someone’s entrepreneurial journey as they build a business of their own and bring Tutu School to life in a new community. Even after 125 plus Tutu School openings, that still feels incredibly special to me.”

The brand’s in expansion throughout Texas aligns with broader franchise industry trends. The International Franchise Association recently ranked Texas as the nation’s fastest-growing state for franchising in 2026, driven by population growth, business-friendly policies and strong expansion opportunities.

“Texas continues to be an exciting growth market for Tutu School because it brings together so many of the qualities that align naturally with our brand: strong family communities, continued population growth, and an entrepreneurial spirit,” said Ali McElroy, Chief Growth Officer at Tutu School. “We’ve already seen how deeply Tutu School can resonate with families across the state, and our growth strategy is focused on thoughtfully expanding into communities where there’s an opportunity to deliver our unique, joy-filled approach to children’s ballet. We see tremendous runway in Texas and are excited to partner with passionate local owners who want to bring the magic of Tutu School to even more families.”

Serving children ages 6 months to 8 years, Tutu School blends classical ballet, imaginative storytelling, music, and creative movement through a proprietary curriculum designed by educators, child development professionals, and dance experts. The brand’s studios provide screen-free environments where children can build coordination, confidence, self-expression, and meaningful friendships.

Looking ahead, Tutu School plans to continue growing its collection of locally owned studios across North America and internationally, bringing its joy-first approach to more children, families, and communities. Families can find their nearest studio and explore available classes at TutuSchool.com. Prospective Tutu School Owners can learn more about available franchise opportunities at TutuSchool.com/tutu-school-franchising/.

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About Tutu School

Founded in 2008 by former professional ballet dancer Genevieve Custer Weeks, Tutu School is an international collection of boutique ballet studios serving children ages 6 months to 8 years. With more than 125 locations across the U.S., Canada and the U.K., Tutu School blends classical ballet, imaginative storytelling and creative movement to nurture confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of movement. Guided by a joy-first philosophy, the brand creates welcoming, age-appropriate experiences where every child is encouraged to participate at their own pace. For more information, visit TutuSchool.com.