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Dance Innovations Dance Center

5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in Greenland, New Hampshire

Ballet school Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Ages classes for ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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 +1 603-436-2300
  • Website & schedule didc.dance — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 21 mentions

“Both of my daughters attend classes including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, acro & contemporary, as well as being a member of the competitive dance team!”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 6 mentions

“She currently takes hip hop and previously danced in Tiny Tutus ballet and tap, and every class has been such a positive experience.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“We drive a half hour for this studio because the staff and environment is so welcoming and supportive.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 7 mentions

“Miss Abby and all the staff are wonderful and my daughter loves all her Tiny Bop and Roll classmates!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 23 mentions

“We have been attending DIDC for the past 3 years and the confidence in my niece has grown tremendously and it’s all because of this studio!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 8 mentions

“We are greeted with smiles every class and the girls have grown so much in their abilities & skills as well and becoming confident in their performances!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“The management team is organized, communicative, and genuinely invested in the dancers and families.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“We are greeted with smiles every class and the girls have grown so much in their abilities & skills as well and becoming confident in their performances!”

From the reviews

My daughter loves dancing at DIDC. The studio is such a positive light! This is her second year, and the foundational ballet she’s learning in addition to the foundation of friendship building and body positivity is one you can’t replicate!

★★★★★ — Holly, Dec 2023

Multiple friends recommended DIDC after their own children studied there. We started out with Dancing Darlings for our 2 year old then moved into Tiny Tutus. The classes are small and Miss JJ has become my daughter’s favorite human.

★★★★★ — Meredith, May 2023

My daughter loves dancing at dance innovations. She has taken the combined tap/ballet class for two years and has had a great experience. There are a ton of class options - musical theater, acro, hip hop. We just love the convenience of the combined tap/ballet class. I also love that I can watch her on tv in the lobby!

★★★★★ — Bridget, Dec 2023

We are, thus far very impressed with DIDC. The teachers are incredibly patient and full of passion. This was our second year with DIDC and can see nothing but growth and excitement in our dancer. Thank you, DIDC and your amazing group of teachers. We are so lucky to be apart of this family.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Jun 2023

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Adult ballet at Dance Innovations Dance Center

Dance Innovations Dance Center 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.

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Your first ballet class at Dance Innovations Dance 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 Dance Innovations Dance Center

64 Tide Mill Rd, Greenland, NH03840

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