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Dance Theatre Southwest
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (505) 296-9465
- Website & schedule dtsw.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 4–6:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has danced with DTSW for more than 25 years!”
What families & students say
“Dance Theatre Southwest is an amazing dance studio for all ages that our family highly recommends.”
From the reviews
Dance Theatre Southwest is an amazing dance studio for all ages that our family highly recommends. Our daughter began there a few years ago, and we honestly wish we knew about it sooner. Patricia Dickinson Wells is passionate about dance and dedicated to her students and staff.
Patricia Dickinson Wells is dedicated to the art and teaching. The teaching staff are excellent with the students. The students love coming and being a part of this environment, they are encouraged in a healthy atmosphere. Productions by Festival Ballet show the innovation and talent in New Mexico.
I love this school. The teachers are amazing, they all want the best for their students and try their best to give it to us. I haven't had a teacher there who hasn't motivated me, and I'm so glad to be part of this dance studio, along with Festival Ballet Albuquerque
Excellent instruction for all ages! Wonderful opportunities for performances and master classes. Fabulous!!
Your first ballet class at Dance Theatre Southwest
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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