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Dance West
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wayzata, Minnesota
Plan your first class
- 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 (952) 204-3271
- Website & schedule danceweststudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter, who is 5, had taken classes at two other studios in the area, and she was always hesitant to participate and never seemed comfortable.”
What families & students say
“On top of amazing teachers, the staff is extremely organized and provides wonderful communication.”
“Coaches are passionate and it shows in my daughters confidence in showing me skills she learned.”
“My 3-year-old daughter has been attending classes here for several months now, and we have been so happy with the nurturing environment provided by the instructors.”
“I also appreciate the age appropriate music, costumes, and that makeup is optional for recital.”
“She enjoys all her classes and teachers and I appreciate the communication from the instructors on her progress.”
“They create a nurturing environment where students learn to love dance, build their confidence, and are eager to learn more.”
From the reviews
We love our PDW family! The teachers are amazing! They are hard working and are fully dedicated to their craft! My daughter has learned so much from the team of teachers and loves dancing here! The Friendly atmosphere at the studio will brighten anyones day!
We LOVE Dance West. This is our fourth year dancing with them and have had nothing but positive experiences. The teachers are all wonderful - very knowledgeable, high energy, and kind individuals.
My daughter absolutely loves it here. She danced at the studio when it was Platinum previously but since becoming Dance West, she has grown so much. As a part of the competition team they don’t just focus on the dancing, skills and technique but also the importance of being a part of the team, sportsmanship and…
Love this studio. The teachers are so supportive of each student. My child is on the competition team, and I love that the studio is dedicated to pushing the kids to practice and perform their best, while not burning them out on dance, especially early in their training. Communication with the teachers is fantastic.
Your first ballet class at Dance West
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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