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Berest Dance Center
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Port Washington, New York
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–11 — 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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 516-944-6687
- Website & schedule berestdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 12–5:30 pm |
The programs they offer
“As an adult student with a background in ballet (age 3-17) the thought of taking a ballet class after 25 years was incredibly daunting.”
“It's the perfect class for adult beginners who have always wanted to learn ballet, adults who studied ballet when they were younger and intermediate dancers too!”
“I've known many families in our community over the years whose children have had wonderful experiences at the Berest Dance Center.”
“As an adult student with a background in ballet (age 3-17) the thought of taking a ballet class after 25 years was incredibly daunting.”
What families & students say
“Berest is a sweet and nurturing studio that focuses on proper technique and helping their students establish a love for dance.”
“It's the perfect class for adult beginners who have always wanted to learn ballet, adults who studied ballet when they were younger and intermediate dancers too!”
“My daughter has blossomed into a confident, graceful young lady over the least few years at Berest.”
“Berest is a sweet and nurturing studio that focuses on proper technique and helping their students establish a love for dance.”
“As an adult student with a background in ballet (age 3-17) the thought of taking a ballet class after 25 years was incredibly daunting.”
From the reviews
I've known many families in our community over the years whose children have had wonderful experiences at the Berest Dance Center. I myself have taken an exercise class with Olga Berest for many years, and so have had a first hand experience of her warmth, caring, and professional expertise.
What a place!! As an adult student with a background in ballet (age 3-17) the thought of taking a ballet class after 25 years was incredibly daunting. Well, enter Berest Dance Center and Heather Berest.
Heather's adult ballet classes on Thursday and Saturday mornings are an inspiration and joy to participate in. Her expertise and knowledge of the body, alignment, and unique way of teaching cannot be found anywhere else in a teacher.
My twin sons Alexander and Steven began attending classes at the age of three. Today they are twenty three and they talk about how awesome the classes were and have fond memories of Ms Berest and the other teachers.
Adult ballet at Berest Dance Center
Berest 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 Berest 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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