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Dance Arts Donna Carbone
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Merrick, New York
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Phone +1 516-377-7733
- Website & schedule danceartsmerrick.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I started here as a child, and my daughter is now a student.”
“I've been dancing her for years and will send anyone who is looking for a class for toddlers to adult.”
From the reviews
Both of my daughters have been at dance arts for 10 years. The teachers are amazing and the recitals are truly professional productions!
Excellent. Teachers are attentive. Classes are compelling and just the right mix of challenge and fun. I've been dancing her for years and will send anyone who is looking for a class for toddlers to adult.
Dance Arts is an outstanding place where lifelong friends develop a genuine love of dance. I started here as a child, and my daughter is now a student. Amazing teachers and a truly wonderful experience!!
I went to dance arts and so does my daughter! It is an amazing studio with a dedicated owner and staff. I am so impressed by all my daughter has learned!
Adult ballet at Dance Arts Donna Carbone
Dance Arts Donna Carbone 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 Dance Arts Donna Carbone
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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