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Elite Dance Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for age 12 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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 +1 260-433-5548
  • Website & schedule elitedancecenterfw.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 4:30–8 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 Elite Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 6 mentions

“Would recommend to anyone looking to get their children involved in dance!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 39 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter has danced here for 3 years now and loves it!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“Christina, Mary, Miss Emma and Miss Mac were all so supportive and attentive to her.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 7 mentions

“Emily is professional and well educated when it comes to the life of dance.”

From the reviews

My daughter has danced here for 3 years now and loves it! The entire staff is wonderful and my daughter has made so many great friends 💕. I high recommend the studio for anyone looking for a great place for their kiddos to dance.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Jan 2023

Awesome dance studio that offers excellent training for beginners all the way to the most advanced dancers. Professional staff at every level of the company. 5 stars!!

★★★★★ — Michael, Feb 2022

We have had a great experience in my daughter's first year of dance. Christina, Mary, Miss Emma and Miss Mac were all so supportive and attentive to her. She learned so much and we were shocked she knew terminology for ballet and tap.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Jul 2017

Emily is professional and well educated when it comes to the life of dance. She is a great dancer with years of experience. Emily puts all of her heart into dance and pours her love into instructing all of her students to be the best they can be. You will not regret working with Emily.

★★★★★ — Aly, Jan 2023

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Your first ballet class at Elite 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 Elite Dance Center

1583 W Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN46825

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