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Breaking Pointe Dance Studio

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fall River, Massachusetts

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 508-567-1462
  • Website & schedule breakingpointedancestudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 3:30–6:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–6 pm
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 Breaking Pointe Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“I brought my daughter to dance because she was so shy and Miss Amanda took her under her wing, made her feel safe and turned her into the confident little diva she is today.”

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From the reviews

Miss Amanda and all of her staff are amazing! I brought my daughter to dance because she was so shy and Miss Amanda took her under her wing, made her feel safe and turned her into the confident little diva she is today. She’s learned so much in just a year and looks forward to dance class every week.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Oct 2022

It was a treat to be there with my granddaughter on her birthday to watch her and her class dance

★★★★★ — Mary, Nov 2022

Ms Amanda and the staff are amazing have been dancing there for 7 years and it’s the best ever love all of them and my friends their company is really good and it’s all lot but super fun

★★★★★ — Annika, Aug 2024

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Adult ballet at Breaking Pointe Dance Studio

Breaking Pointe Dance Studio 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.

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Your first ballet class at Breaking Pointe Dance Studio

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 Breaking Pointe Dance Studio

1575 Stafford Rd, Fall River, MA02721

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