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Emerald City Dance Complex
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Seattle, Washington
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule emeraldcitydance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The classes are taught by professional dance instructors and have taught so much to my daughter in a short amount of time.”
What families & students say
“The owners Mel & Moira are extremely communicative and get back to you quickly.”
From the reviews
Positive, supportive, talented staff and extraordinary sportsmanship on award winning teams; my daughters love it here! Can't say enough...
This dance studio is amazing. The owners Mel & Moira are extremely communicative and get back to you quickly. The classes are taught by professional dance instructors and have taught so much to my daughter in a short amount of time.
Adult ballet at Emerald City Dance Complex
Emerald City Dance Complex 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 Emerald City Dance Complex
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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