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Dancing for Joy - Main Campus
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bellingham, Washington
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–7 — 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 360-715-0900
- Website & schedule dancing4joy.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12 pm, 2:30–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 2:30–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–12 pm, 2:30–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–12 pm, 2:30–6 pm |
| Friday | 2:30–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The staff and teachers at Dancing For Joy really invest in the kids, developing not only their dance skills, but also the kids' character.”
“Not only are the people great but there's something for everyone, from toddler tiny twirlers classes all the way to adult workshops.”
“I have taken adult classes here a few times over the last few years.”
How they train
What families & students say
“A wonderful dance studio, focused on clean technique, fostering young people in the arts, and building community.”
“The instructors have always been kind and knowledgeable.”
“The kids adore performing on the"big stage" at the beautiful Mount baker theater.”
From the reviews
I have been going to this studio for 12 or so years and it has been one of the most positive things in my life. Not only are the people great but there's something for everyone, from toddler tiny twirlers classes all the way to adult workshops.
I have taken adult classes here a few times over the last few years. I find their pricing to be great. The instructors have always been kind and knowledgeable.
The staff and teachers at Dancing For Joy really invest in the kids, developing not only their dance skills, but also the kids' character. It is a safe, loving community where each person can freely express the creative abilities that God has given them.
A wonderful dance studio, focused on clean technique, fostering young people in the arts, and building community.
Adult ballet at Dancing for Joy - Main Campus
Dancing for Joy - Main Campus 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 Dancing for Joy - Main Campus
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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