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Allonge Dance Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Ballet school in Suffolk, Virginia
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
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 757-738-5833
- Website & schedule allongedanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I love that Allonge offers fun and challenging dance classes for adults.”
“I love how engaging the teachers are with the students, my daughter has been taken lessons for 2yrs now and I also like how they offer homeschooling programs.”
What families & students say
“So I have been able to talk to Amanda personally and hear her convictions of the importance of technique, friendship, modesty, excellence, and truth.”
“My daughter loves going to Allonge because she loves her teachers and Ms.”
“She has also gained a new second family whether it’s her dance instructors or class mates that she is lucky enough to call friends now.”
“The studio also maintains a clear focus on community involvement (ex parades, fundraisers, performance events, donating time, etc).”
“Over the years she has grown so much because of them.”
From the reviews
This is my first year at Allonge' and I have been treated with respect and kindness since day one!! Everyone has been wonderful. I am grateful for my new found dance family!
My wife has been learning, dancing and performing at Allonge for many years now..... Amanda and her staff are very proffesional, caring and willing to go above and beyond to make sure their dancers are well trained and appreciated. I highly recommend this Academy!
My daughter has been a dancer at this studio for the past five years. I highly recommend the studio and, trust me, I am a very fastidious parent. The dance studio staff have ALWAYS been attentive to the needs and wants of my child.
My daughter joined Allonge Dance Academy 4 years ago after auditioning for their Christmas ballet The Least of These. We have had a wonderful experience. She has grown so much in technique and grace. The studio offers a variety of performance opportunities for the dancers throughout the season.
Adult ballet at Allonge Dance Academy
Allonge Dance Academy runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Allonge Dance Academy
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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