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First City Dance Studio

4.2 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bemidji, Minnesota

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 218-751-5425
  • Website & schedule firstcitydance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
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 First City Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

Kathy and her crew are top notch! If you want to be a great dancer try out First City.

★★★★★ — Danniel, Nov 2022

If you want your child to not just dance but excel in dancing and actually learn structure and technique along with having actual dance recitals then this is where you need to be. Love the structure and how professional staff is.

★★★★★ — L, Nov 2023

We love First City Dance Studio! They have amazing training and choreography for both recreational dance classes as well as competition level teams - highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Jen, Aug 2024

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Your first ballet class at First City Dance Studio

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 First City Dance Studio

657 Mag Seven Ct SW, Bemidji, MN56601

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