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Deborah Messinger School of Dance
4.1 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Ballet school in Troutdale, Oregon
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
- 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 (503) 896-3936
- Website & schedule deborahmessingerschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Both of my children (including my special needs child) enjoyed the preschool, "mommy & me" class, gymnastics & toddler dance classes!”
“Both of my children (including my special needs child) enjoyed the preschool, "mommy & me" class, gymnastics & toddler dance classes!”
“I truly believe these girls will grow into healthy teens and adults because of the mentorship the Debra Messinger school offers.”
“Both of my children (including my special needs child) enjoyed the preschool, "mommy & me" class, gymnastics & toddler dance classes!”
How they train
What families & students say
“Everyone is welcoming and helpful and there’s everything you need to get started like shoes and Leo’s etc right in the studio.”
“Deborah and Miss Tara have taught my daughter dance with so much love.”
“They are like family to me and provided me and my friends with so many amazing opportunities ❤ I would reccomend them to prospective dancers of any age!”
“They have wonderful teachers, great staff and are wonderful with the kids.”
“They have given her so much confidence through their positive encouragement.”
From the reviews
Since moving to Oregon my daughter has wanted to go to this studio. This is her second year at Deborah Messinger School of Dance. We spend four nights a week here and it is always clean with friendly staff. Ms. Deborah and Miss Tara have taught my daughter dance with so much love.
We love it here! They have wonderful teachers, great staff and are wonderful with the kids. My daughter has been going here for over 3 years. We switched her from another dance studio and glad we did because she has learned a lot more. My son is now involved here and loves it! He has been doing dance & the preschool.
My four year old daughter has danced here for almost 3 years. We’ve done the mommy and me, tiny tots, pre 1 and pre 2 classes and have loved them all. The instructors definitely have experience and are very knowledgeable in dance. We have loved all her instructors and would highly recommend this dance school.
Great for our daughter's motor skills and socializing. She loves Ms. Tara. She is great at teaching the kids dance and discipline. The recital showed us just how many lives are being touched by this school. Would recommend to anyone
Your first ballet class at Deborah Messinger School of Dance
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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