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Empower School of Movement
3.9 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Ballet school in Durham, North Carolina
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
- 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 (984) 377-2025
- Website & schedule empowerschoolofmovement.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter continues to grow as a dancer, feel motivated, and has learned a lot about her culture, life lesson, networking and her value to the community.”
What families & students say
“As a grandparent, this is exactly the kind of uplifting environment I want my children and grandchildren to be in.”
“The teachers are prompt, well knowledgeable of their skills and communicates needs well.”
From the reviews
If you are interested in a true life experience, Empower is the place to be. Never have I EVER been apart of an organization that empowers the entire family. My experience as a dance mom has been by far the best.
A wonderful place for the dancer's mind, body, and soul! This studio makes me cry every time I watch a class. Ms. Ox (Owner/Director), the teachers, the music, and the energy - it's all so inspiring and full of greatness.
1st time taking grand, easy registration, the Empower Store was also easy pickup for ballet shoes and thirdly picking up student at the end of lesson was easy.
My granddaughter Serenity is truly flourishing at Empower School of Movement. After two years of classes here, I have seen incredible positive growth in her. While the dance instruction itself is excellent, what makes this studio truly special is its deep emphasis on personal growth and character development.
Your first ballet class at Empower School of Movement
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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