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Art of Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 +1 610-746-9559
- Website & schedule artofdancestudios.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter practices ballet and pointe here and she loves this place.”
“Best dance studio danced for 12 years and at 26 still come in to help with the special needs dance class”
“My daughter practices ballet and pointe here and she loves this place.”
What families & students say
“I absolutely LOVE teaching at AOD, it’s more than just dance, we are a family!”
“I am graduating from art of dance and all of the dance teachers told me how wonderful taking dance classes in college is!”
From the reviews
I am proud to say I am and all the teachers at AOD are certified. You can verify on our website by looking at our bios. I have so much pride in my teaching and students. I absolutely LOVE teaching at AOD, it’s more than just dance, we are a family!
Such an amazing studio. I am beyond lucky to be part of such a great environment. All of the teachers are so caring and are the best of the best. It is more than a dance studio but a family. I am graduating from art of dance and all of the dance teachers told me how wonderful taking dance classes in college is!
The best studio in the world! All the teachers are so kind and treat you like their own❤️ 100% recommend
The best dance studio around! Home away from home for so many girls. The teachers care about every single dancer as a person and the studio has such a welcoming environment! Highly recommend for all ages!
Adult ballet at Art of Dance
Art of Dance 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 Art of 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.
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