Home › Massachusetts › Hyannis › Dance Designs
Dance Designs
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hyannis, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- 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
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Phone (508) 771-2344
- Website & schedule dancedesignscapecod.net — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“They offer child and adult classes and out on two recitals per year.”
“My daughter loves to dance, she has been taking classes for a few months and absolutely loves coming to class each week.”
What families & students say
“My daughter, 3 1/2 , loves Ms Kara and it brings us such joy that she is excited to dance every week, albeit to the beat of her own drum!”
“What an amazing, supportive environment for my daughters to dance & grow as they explore the women they are becoming!”
“Over the course of 6 years I've seen him really improve in his stage presence and become a star performer; this is all attributed to the amazing staff and choreographers Ms.”
“Our family is a big fan of this nurturing, positive, talented, creative, innovative dance company.”
“They offer child and adult classes and out on two recitals per year.”
“They are in constant communication with the parents, (emailing or social media) from what to expect with the winter show to costumes.”
From the reviews
My girls have been dancing with Dance Designs since January 2019. Miss Amy and Miss Kelly welcomed us with open arms into a beautiful family they've worked so hard to create. What I love about this studio is that there's no pressure, they make sure their dancers have a positive relationship with dance.
My son, having been exposed to dance since the age of three, really developed at Dance Designs; he started with the basics (Kinder Dance, Elementary Combo), and evolved into a great Hip Hop program.
My daughter has been dancing at dance designs since she was 2 years old! We absolutely love the fun, positive, encouraging and energetic staff! Always willing to to create a positive environment for all children/adults to dance! The studio is an inclusive space for people of all abilities!
Such a wonderful event yesterday by the studio. Dance Designs is amazing and was a great experience for most. There’s always a few that will find issue but don’t let it overshadow the wonderful performance and great job for the charities.
Adult ballet at Dance Designs
Dance Designs runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Designs
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.
More ballet studios near Hyannis
Beautifully Balanced Coaching
Reaching Heart School of Ballet
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews