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Center for the Performing Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in North Andover, Massachusetts

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for age 2 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 978-681-1820
  • Website & schedule cpadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 3:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–3:30 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 Center for the Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“You get the best of everything at CPA- solid technical/technique skills and a nurturing family-like environment that builds up kids' self esteem.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“The fact that it is all inclusive makes it a great bargain!”

From the reviews

Love this dance studio school! Miss Emma is an amazing teacher! She is great with students. It is apparent she loves to teach and cared about her students. She makes the class fun and enjoyable for everyone. The dance studio has many classes at different times and Teo locations.

★★★★★ — Kiriamix, Sep 2024

Wonderful dance studio! Caring teachers and a nurturing environment. You get the best of everything at CPA- solid technical/technique skills and a nurturing family-like environment that builds up kids' self esteem. My daughter's favorite day of the week is CPA day.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Dec 2023

Wonderful Summer Stars program. Second year attending and my daughter loves it everyday she goes. The fact that it is all inclusive makes it a great bargain!

★★★★★ — Dong, Aug 2021

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Your first ballet class at Center for the Performing Arts

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 Center for the Performing Arts

1820 Turnpike St #201, North Andover, MA01845

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