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Artistic Designs Dance Company

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Ballet school in Watertown, New York

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–19 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
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  • Website & schedule artisticdesignsdancecompany.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Artistic Designs Dance Company, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

How they train

The training methods and syllabi Artistic Designs Dance Company 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 4 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“amazing faculty phenomenal choreography, feels like a big family!”

From the reviews

Best dance studio in the north country. Offers technique, acrobatic, ballet, and stretching/flexibility classes.

★★★★★ — Raymond, Jun 2023

Excellent dance company that can engage with even your littlest dancer through their recreational services to lead toward their award-winning competition dance team. They offer the stepping stones for all levels of dancers in all genres of dance. Family and Inclusive Environment.

★★★★★ — Erin, Apr 2026

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Your first ballet class at Artistic Designs Dance Company

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 Artistic Designs Dance Company

1291 Faichney Dr, Watertown, NY13601

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