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Arts In Motion School of Dance & Movement
4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in St. Louis, Missouri
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 3–9 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 314-968-4583
- Website & schedule artsinmotion-stl.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 4–8 pm |
The programs they offer
“Love love love this location The teacher or great My daughter does ballet at this location and my son does piano.”
“Emily and Miss Mary she has attended this location from age 3.”
What families & students say
“Love love love this location The teacher or great My daughter does ballet at this location and my son does piano. Pros. It helps build confidence.”
“Its culture is very different from other studios, in that it provides high-level dance instruction in an atmosphere that's supportive and collaborative rather than competitive.”
“As a 1st grader, she recently performed a solo dance at her school talent show, which was an incredible and proud moment for us.”
“Appreciate how organized and communicative the team is.”
“She has grown so much in confidence and posture through dance, and she absolutely loves her classes.”
From the reviews
My daughters have been dancing here for years, and I can't say enough good things about this studio. Its culture is very different from other studios, in that it provides high-level dance instruction in an atmosphere that's supportive and collaborative rather than competitive.
This is an amazing studio. My four year old just finished her first season of tap/ballet and LOVED it! They make each girl feel special and spend a lot of time helping them learn the basics. We will definitely be back next season. A very special place!
Love going to our granddaughter’s AIM recitals. Amazing interest from students & teachers. Would recommend AIM to any parent.
Love love love this location The teacher or great My daughter does ballet at this location and my son does piano. Pros. It helps build confidence. The classes or small the teacher or great with kids. They hand-picked the teacher and it shows my daughter had Mrs.
Adult ballet at Arts In Motion School of Dance & Movement
Arts In Motion School of Dance & Movement 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 Arts In Motion School of Dance & Movement
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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