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Culture Shock Performing Arts Center

5 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Ballet school in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Phone (484) 660-3065
  • Website & schedule cultureshockpac.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Culture Shock Performing Arts Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Adult Beginner Ballet

“I never danced growing up, so I was a clueless dance mom.”

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🌸 Kids Ballet 16 mentions

“Ms Ashley and associates are absolutely wonderful with the kids, encouraging and clear to understand instruction.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 113 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing for 5 years and loves it here.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 19 mentions

“Ms Ashley and associates are absolutely wonderful with the kids, encouraging and clear to understand instruction.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 6 mentions

“Each year when the recital rolls around it is so nice to see all the dancers hard work and determination pay off.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“I especially love that the studio is always improving from year to year, whether it be through renovation or through organization/communication”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“The teachers and staff had made the girls feel like family and I’ve watched their confidence grow.”

From the reviews

Trina Ziats and the rest of the staff at Culture Shock are experienced and very kind to all of their students. In my opinion, Culture Shock Performing Arts Center is the best dance studio around! Keep doing what you're doing!

★★★★★ — Dylan, Jun 2024

Truly love this place! If I could give more stars I would! Going on two years here with my daughter and my son. I’ve had experience in 4 other dance studios within 60 mile radius- since moving back to this area, after many years. Only one other comes close. But not like this one.

★★★★★ — M, Sep 2020

My girls have danced at Culture Shock since they were 3 years old. The teachers and staff had made the girls feel like family and I’ve watched their confidence grow. I especially love that the studio is always improving from year to year, whether it be through renovation or through organization/communication

★★★★★ — Katie, Jun 2022

Absolutely love this dance studio. They make everyone feel like family and create amazing dance routines. The teachers go above and beyond for their students and build relationships that carry on for years .

★★★★★ — Alexis, Jun 2021

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Your first ballet class at Culture Shock Performing 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.

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 Culture Shock Performing Arts Center

1223 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA19555

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