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Alden Harrison Dance Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 401-229-3476
  • Website & schedule chantelledanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Alden Harrison Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

☀️ Summer Intensives

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🌸 Kids Ballet

“My daughter really enjoys her classes here.”

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From the reviews

Omgg this place is like HOME to me I started dancing this year and today June 27 2023 was my first ever recital and omg I love it here I’m making many memories I love this play great teachers,dancers and support love this place I love dancing here and I will continue for many years to come 🤍

★★★★★ — Life, Jun 2023

I grew up dancing at Alden Harrison Dance Centre! Some of my best memories were made here! I Then started teaching here where I made more memories! Now my 2 year old daughter is dancing here and absolutely loves it! Great friends and family! We are lucky to call AHDC our second home!

★★★★★ — Chantelle, Jul 2020

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Your first ballet class at Alden Harrison Dance Center

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 Alden Harrison Dance Center

372 Central Ave, Pawtucket, RI02860

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