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Acton School of Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Acton, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 7–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 978-263-6572
- Website & schedule actonschoolofballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–1 pm |
The programs they offer
“The positive environment and personal instruction were just what my daughter needed to grow and improve as a dancer.”
“Moncrieff provided my daughter with the skills, foundation and confidence she needed to pursue her love of ballet through high school and beyond.”
“She has added a Pre-Professional program giving students even more opportunities to learn and excel.”
What families & students say
“Moncrieff provided my daughter with the skills, foundation and confidence she needed to pursue her love of ballet through high school and beyond.”
“My dancer loved and benefited from the numerous opportunities she had to perform with the ASB studio and in larger productions like Commonwealth Ballet's Nutcracker too.”
“The teachers assisted her with her musical theater college applications and even attended her senior high school musical to support her.”
“As a now professional dancer who trained for 14 years at ASB, I can confidently express how incredible not only the training, but the community, faculty, and environment is.”
“I believe that the memorization of the dances helps with school, they have to juggle homework and practicing (especially as they get older) and they have great self esteem.”
From the reviews
I do not think I can fully explain the extent to which Acton School of Ballet has impacted my life. I trained at ASB from age 5 to 18, and I am so grateful for each and every year.
I’m so pleased with this school and my kids have gone here since pre-school. Lindsay Moncrieff took over as the school director in 2018. She has added a Pre-Professional program giving students even more opportunities to learn and excel.
As a now professional dancer who trained for 14 years at ASB, I can confidently express how incredible not only the training, but the community, faculty, and environment is.
My daughter started at ASB as a high school junior. She did not know what to expect coming in as an older student. She had been at another studio since she was three but that studio decided to concentrate on their dance team and she was not a part of that.
Adult ballet at Acton School of Ballet
Acton School of Ballet runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Acton School of Ballet
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.
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