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Core Dance
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Tualatin, Oregon
Roomy studio with basic ballet & jazz classes, plus training for competitive dance teams.
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 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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 +1 503-332-4148
- Website & schedule coredanceor.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“That sense of belonging makes all the difference, especially for kids who thrive on encouragement and connection.”
What families & students say
“Kristina offers a welcoming environment and quality instruction for her dancers and her love of dance is easy to see.”
“They’ve created a safe, welcoming space where dancers are part of a family, not just another name on a roster.”
“Kristina has always been fabulous to work with - professional, kind, knowledgeable, flexible.”
“They take the time to provide individualized attention, supporting each dancer not just in their technique, but in building confidence, discipline, and important life skills.”
From the reviews
We love Core! It has been a great place for our 11yo daughter to learn and grow and make new friends. Kristina has done an awesome job at helping our daughter become a more well rounded dancer, while helping to build up the foundation of love for dance.
Core Dance is something truly special. From the moment you walk in, you can feel that it’s more than just a dance studio—it’s a community. They’ve created a safe, welcoming space where dancers are part of a family, not just another name on a roster.
We can’t say enough good things about Kristina and Core Dance... Our girls have taken classes at Core for years, and our younger daughter is on the youth team (Synergy Too), while our older daughter is on the Senior Company team.
We moved from SoCal last year and were looking for a dance studio for my toddlers. My oldest had danced at an amazing studio for almost 2yrs in CA so we had an idea of what we were looking for. We initially tried another local dance studio which ultimately was not for us.
Your first ballet class at Core 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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