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Backstage Dance Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Ballet school in Meridian, Idaho
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (208) 887-4908
- Website & schedule backstagedancemeridian.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I've been attending Adult Ballet classes at Backstage Dance Center for over 4 years now, and I am so happy I found them.”
“We have been at the studio for 6 years and taking classes has been a wonderful experience for my daughter.”
What families & students say
“The price point is affordable, the environment with the other dancers is so welcoming and fun, the dance combos are fun and challenging, and Anne is a great teacher!”
“Our daughter has been dancing for 10 years, during that time we had been members at a number of dance studios in the area and Backstage has by far the BEST technique.”
“The price point is affordable, the environment with the other dancers is so welcoming and fun, the dance combos are fun and challenging, and Anne is a great teacher!”
“Her attention to detail and correction and encouragement are just an amazing combination---more dance schools need the supportive environment that is Backstage Dance!”
“The teachers are talented and professional, and foster a healthy atmosphere of positive encouragement coupled with a drive to perform to the best of the dancer's abilities.”
“I've been attending Adult Ballet classes at Backstage Dance Center for over 4 years now, and I am so happy I found them.”
From the reviews
When we moved to Meridian in 2013, I began looking for a dance studio that would offer the same things we'd left at our studio in Northern Virginia - tap classes and competition teams, in addition to ballet. We came to Backstage and have been thoroughly pleased with her experience here.
My daughter joined Backstage Dance for a summer camp opportunity 4 years ago. She was quickly inspired to keep taking classes, pursue competition teams, and broaden her skills across jazz, contemporary, and ballet.
I take the adult ballet class and I love it! The price point is affordable, the environment with the other dancers is so welcoming and fun, the dance combos are fun and challenging, and Anne is a great teacher! Highly recommend this place to anyone of any level of ability/skill to come try these classes!
I enjoy the Adult classes so much. We have such a great time together and I enjoy how strong I've become by being consistent.
Adult ballet at Backstage Dance Center
Backstage Dance Center 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 Backstage 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.
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