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Collective Motion Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Saco, Maine
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–18 — 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 207-391-6014
- Website & schedule collective-motion.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“We’ve hosted THREE birthday parties there, and every one has been great — stress-free for me and so much fun for the kids!”
“I love the adult ballet open classes and modern class too!”
From the reviews
Dance studio of choice. Safe covid protocols. Dance instructors are amazing. My girls love it. Jenn, the owner, is fantastic and takes the time to get to know each student.
We had such a great experience with Collective Motion! The summer camps are well-organized, fun, and welcoming. We’ve hosted THREE birthday parties there, and every one has been great — stress-free for me and so much fun for the kids!
We have had so many positive experiences at collective motion. For the second year in a row, we celebrated my daughter‘s birthday there. Jenn is a great host, keeps the kids engaged, and throws a great birthday party. Tables and chairs are all set up when you arrive making it easy for set up of decorations.
I love the adult ballet open classes and modern class too! So great to find a dance school in York county that cater to both adult and younger students. The vibe is always upbeat and positive at the studio with a lot of support and care for all students.
Adult ballet at Collective Motion Arts Center
Collective Motion Arts 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 Collective Motion Arts 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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