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Chehalem Valley Dance Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in McMinnville, Oregon
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
- Ages classes for ages 2–3 — 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 503-537-3902
- Website & schedule iheartcvda.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:15–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:45–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter started taking one class about two or three years ago, now she’s scheduled for four classes beginning in the fall.”
What families & students say
“Very happy to have this opportunity for our daughter in McMinnville. And she loves it too!”
“We have been a part of the CVDA dance family for 5 years.”
From the reviews
My daughter started taking one class about two or three years ago, now she’s scheduled for four classes beginning in the fall. That’s after she wraps up her three summer session classes. She loves it! A variety of classes to choose from and great teachers to work with.
Professional and friendly staff. Very happy to have this opportunity for our daughter in McMinnville. And she loves it too!
My daughter loves teachers and enjoy dancing very much!❤️ They are wonderful teachers 😀
“Dance skills are life skills”! We have been a part of the CVDA dance family for 5 years. We chose this for our daughter over school sports and we have no regrets. The teachers are well trained, attentive, kind, and positive. Our daughter has excelled in many areas in and outside of dance.
Adult ballet at Chehalem Valley Dance Academy
Chehalem Valley Dance Academy 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 Chehalem Valley Dance Academy
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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