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American Dance Institute Wedgwood
4.9 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Seattle, Washington
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
- Ages classes for ages 5–14 — 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
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 206-783-0755
- Website & schedule americandanceinstitute.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 1–5:30 pm |
The programs they offer
“The teachers are very good and their adult ballet classes are a great place for anyone to learn and to work from whatever level they are at.”
“I cannot say enough good things about my experience taking a beginner adult ballet class with Margaret K.”
“My daughter is not very coordinated, but in just a week, her instructor had her dancing so gracefully.”
“My fiancé and I took private lessons with her to prepare for our wedding.”
What families & students say
“The teachers are great, the students are friendly, and the whole studio is body positive.”
“I cannot say enough good things about my experience taking a beginner adult ballet class with Margaret K.”
“We’ve been taking our daughter here since she was 3. She loves Miss Justine and always has so much fun”
“She listened to what we wanted and choreographed a beautiful dance at a skill level we could accomplish with confidence.”
“The teachers are very good and their adult ballet classes are a great place for anyone to learn and to work from whatever level they are at.”
“She listened to what we wanted and choreographed a beautiful dance at a skill level we could accomplish with confidence.”
From the reviews
Julia Lockhart is such a great ballroom teacher and I would recommend her to anyone! My fiancé and I took private lessons with her to prepare for our wedding. She listened to what we wanted and choreographed a beautiful dance at a skill level we could accomplish with confidence.
For my son's first dance class, the teacher, style and space are perfect. Jay is a very fun and low pressure instructor, but he keeps class interesting and challenging. Location of the studio is great for us. Flexibility around monthly or quarterly payments is also a nice option.
I cannot say enough good things about my experience taking a beginner adult ballet class with Margaret K. As someone who trains in another dance form, I could not ask for a more perfect teacher.
I have never done ballet before, but when I heard this studio was re-opening near me, I decided to give it a try. I initially took the free trial class, then immediately signed up for Adult Beginners Ballet I. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
Adult ballet at American Dance Institute Wedgwood
American Dance Institute Wedgwood 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 American Dance Institute Wedgwood
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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