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Alden Harrison Dance Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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 |
The programs they offer
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 🤍
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!
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.
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