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Frame Dance
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Ballet school in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 346-708-1555
- Website & schedule framedance.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 10–11:30 am |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 1–5 pm |
The programs they offer
“The teachers give children and adults (at their adult classes) alike the freedom to feel, experiment and explore through dance.”
“I love that each class and has an educational theme (water, earth, shapes, etc), and all the dance activities introduce movement concepts that my daughter references all week long!”
“This place is amazing whether you have a toddler, school-age or older dancer, or want to try things yourself.”
“Frame has made ballet accessible to my special needs child through inclusion and excellent teaching.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are always kind and well-prepared, beautifully balancing teaching technique and encouraging individual creativity.”
“Finally, the workshop included dance, yoga, and other forms of movement and was very welcoming for all levels.”
“Frame Dance has been such a rewarding experience for my daughter. She has blossomed under Lydia's direction.”
“The instructors are always kind and well-prepared, beautifully balancing teaching technique and encouraging individual creativity.”
“It is apparent that Artistic Director, Lydia Hance puts substantial thought into all aspects of the performance to create a professional and entertaining evening.”
“I love their mission as a company and commitment to a positive impact through dance for ALL ages.”
From the reviews
Frame Dance Productions offers creative and thoughtful dance events that are always high quality. It is apparent that Artistic Director, Lydia Hance puts substantial thought into all aspects of the performance to create a professional and entertaining evening.
We LOVE the family class on Saturdays! I signed myself up with my 3yo daughter, and she is so taken with the teacher, the space, and the dance guidance. It is very low pressure, super engaging, and a really fun way to intentionally connect with my girl.
I have attended several Frame Dance professional dance performances, fundraisers, and a movement workshop. At the performances, you have the chance to see some of the most skilled dancers in Houston dancing to beautiful original music (Frame supports composers, too!).
Multi-Gen at Frame Dance is a fun, innovative class for dancers and non-dancers alike of all ages. You can learn and practice dance skills along with everyone else, and stretch your imagination along with your body. Great opportunity for families to have fun together.
Adult ballet at Frame Dance
Frame Dance runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Frame 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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