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A Touch of Class Perform Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Ballet school in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Phone (985) 386-4814
  • Website & schedule atocdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at A Touch of Class Perform Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 6 mentions

“My granddaughter just started there and they seem to really have their stuff together there.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“Maddie is the ACRO instructor which my daughter adores.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been in dance here for a few years. Ms Lori is such an awesome person who LOVES her business. She always tries to do right by the kids and she takes pride in her work. Maddie is the ACRO instructor which my daughter adores.

★★★★★ — Savanna, Sep 2023

My daughter and I Love Mrs. Laurie she is so good and patient with my 3 year old and when you watch her teach you can tell she really enjoys what shes doing

★★★★★ — Leah, Nov 2018

My granddaughter just started there and they seem to really have their stuff together there.

★★★★★ — Christopher, Feb 2019

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Your first ballet class at A Touch of Class Perform Arts

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find A Touch of Class Perform Arts

135 S 6th St, Ponchatoula, LA70454

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