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Anchorage Music & Dance Center

5 ★★★★★ 202 Google reviews · Ballet school in Anchorage, Alaska

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 907-345-1555
  • Website & schedule anchoragemusicanddance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 1–8 pm
Tuesday 1–8 pm
Wednesday 1–8 pm
Thursday 1–8 pm
Friday 1–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Anchorage Music & Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 35 mentions

“My son has been learning piano with Teacher Alex for over a year and a half and has truly enjoyed the experience.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 202 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 6 mentions

“They have a wide availability for their instructors to accommodate any schedule and their instructors all have great attitudes and passion for sharing music with their students.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“) about being on stage for the first time - and I know it was because the focus was on doing your best and having fun - not perfection and pressure to perform.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“Even though both of my daughters are shy, they flourished and felt confident in their classes, they learned a lot and the best of all was to see them enjoy their lessons.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“They create a positive, encouraging environment where kids not only learn music but develop a real love for it.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 11 mentions

“At the end of the year, dancers had the opportunity to do a nicely organized recital with some impressive performances.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 7 mentions

“AMDC is not only conveniently located in our neighborhood, but they also do an excellent job communicating with busy families and are always responsive.”

From the reviews

My daughter loves having Ms Carly as her ballet teacher! Ms. Carly is so kind and teaches technique with such fun. We love that our child gets to sit in the audience for the recital and watch peers and elder students perform. I honestly can't stress how much we love attending here.

★★★★★ — Brandi, May 2025

Miss Saeralyn has been an amazing ballet teacher! You can tell she truly enjoys working with children and my daughter has loved learning with her this year. We look forward to continuing her dance journey with Anchorage Music and Dance Center. My son also has been taking piano lessons with Mr.

★★★★★ — Katie, May 2025

I absolutely love the piano lessons my kids have at AMDC. Their teachers are very engaging and are quite responsive to the kid's specific style and pace of learning. It has also been amazing to see how well they pivoted to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

★★★★★ — Josienne, May 2020

Mr Joey has been an amazing music teacher for our kids! The classes for beginner piano to intro to Rock band were so much fun for our kids, they were always excited to come back! Can’t wait till next year!

★★★★★ — Jason, May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 202 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Anchorage Music & 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 Anchorage Music & Dance Center

9210 Vanguard Dr #1, Anchorage, AK99507

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