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Dance Arts Los Alamos
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in White Rock, New Mexico
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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (505) 672-9462
- Website & schedule danceartslosalamos.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Ive been taking their int/adv adult ballet classes with the amazing and fantastic Ms Rachel and it's been so much fun to be back in the studio dancing as an adult!”
“During the school year, my daughter enjoys and is challenged by the ballet classes, and in the summer she enjoys the variety of dance repertoire offered by the intensives.”
“My son enjoys the boys ballet and has met many friends with a wide variety of interest including dance (and let’s not forget science.”
What families & students say
“The teachers work very hard to create a professional and nurturing atmosphere where being a family and treating each other with kindness is important.”
“It is a unique community and the versions of the Nutcracker that Jonathan Guise has produced bring the history of Los Alamos to life in an engaging manner.”
“Ive been taking their int/adv adult ballet classes with the amazing and fantastic Ms Rachel and it's been so much fun to be back in the studio dancing as an adult!”
“The teachers work very hard to create a professional and nurturing atmosphere where being a family and treating each other with kindness is important.”
From the reviews
As an who was adult returning to ballet, their adult classes and community are lovely, open, and accepting. Came in for class and ended up staying for two! I'm enrolled for the fall and excited to continue here as both a teacher and student in this wonderful environment.
Fantastic dance school and community. The teachers work very hard to create a professional and nurturing atmosphere where being a family and treating each other with kindness is important.
Dance Arts Los Alamos creates wonderful productions. It is a unique community and the versions of the Nutcracker that Jonathan Guise has produced bring the history of Los Alamos to life in an engaging manner. His productions captivate the audience and are an absolute joy to watch.
It is a joy to teach at DALA, helping to bring high quality dance education and professional quality productions to this community! I am honored to work with this organization, and look forward to every class as much as my students!
Adult ballet at Dance Arts Los Alamos
Dance Arts Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos
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.
