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Dance Etc
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Ballet school in Helena, Alabama
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 3 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Class price classes around $30 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- 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
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 205-685-8778
- Website & schedule dancetcetera.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has learned the importance of hard work, discipline, and teamwork during her time at Dance et Cetera.”
What families & students say
“My daughter is the graceful, confident young lady she is today due in great part to the time she's spent in dance class!”
“I researched everything from technique, quality of teachers, appropriateness of songs and costumes in the recital and cost.”
“Very impressed with the level of expertise and professionalism of all of the teachers.”
From the reviews
Great dance studio with professional and skilled instructors. My daughter has enjoyed every minute of her 9 years dancing with Dance Etc. Her love of dance has grown as she has seen how much she can improve with dedication and hard work. She loves being part of this great dance family.
I cannot tell you how pleased we have been with our 8 years at Dance Et Cetera. I did a lot of research before choosing a dance school for my daughter. I researched everything from technique, quality of teachers, appropriateness of songs and costumes in the recital and cost. Dance Et Cetera was the best in every area.
Dance Et Cetera has been a huge part of our lives for the last thirteen years! Very impressed with the level of expertise and professionalism of all of the teachers. My daughter has learned the importance of hard work, discipline, and teamwork during her time at Dance et Cetera.
My granddaughter takes lessons there. I've been to one of their competitions and there were people there from Georgia, Mississippi, New York and a few other places I can't remember Alabama of course was one. The competition lasted almost 8 hours and Dance ETC was one of the top winners.
Adult ballet at Dance Etc
Dance Etc 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 Etc
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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