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Centre Dance
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in State College, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (814) 238-8685
- Website & schedule centredance2121.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
How they train
From the reviews
Truly the best dance education in town with fantastic teachers/choreographers, amazing opportunities and friendships that last a lifetime.
Your first ballet class at Centre Dance
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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