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Altered Productions Institute
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Ballet school in Clarksburg, West Virginia
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–9 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Phone +1 304-566-9040
- Website & schedule apiwv.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“We have been dancing there for nearly 10 years and couldn't ask for a better atmosphere for our kids!”
What families & students say
“My daughter loves it here.”
“Excellent classes, friendly, supportive family atmosphere.”
From the reviews
We love being a part of API!! All of the teachers and staff are absolutely wonderful and dedicated to their craft! We have been dancing there for nearly 10 years and couldn't ask for a better atmosphere for our kids!
Absolutely love the instructors and owners. My daughter has a second family there! These people truly love teaching the art of dance!
Your first ballet class at Altered Productions Institute
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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