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Arabesque Etc Dance

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Richmond, Vermont

Kids & teens Pointe

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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (802) 383-8468
  • Website & schedule arabesqueetc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Arabesque Etc Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 6 mentions

“My daughter waits patiently all week to attend her class.”

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🩰 Pointe

“Variety of styles including ballet (tiny tots through pointe work), hip hop, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Arabesque Etc Dance teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 5 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“Very fun performance opportunities.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

From the reviews

Great family friendly studio with very high quality instruction. Variety of styles including ballet (tiny tots through pointe work), hip hop, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre. Very fun performance opportunities. All in a supportive atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Katherine, Apr 2018

I'm not sure where to start... the teachers here are amazing. It feels like a second home. My daughter waits patiently all week to attend her class. I would recommend this dance studio to anyone looking to have their son or daughter dance, from ballet to hip hop to contemporary!

★★★★★ — Lindsey, Sep 2018

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Your first ballet class at Arabesque Etc Dance

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 Arabesque Etc Dance

35 W Main St, Richmond, VT05477

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