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France School of Dance
4.3 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Keizer, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (503) 390-3481
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Our kids have been taking classes for over 2 years, and we are so impressed with the pride and comfort they have in themselves and their accomplishments.”
What families & students say
“But that's kind of the point of taking the lessons in the first place.”
“There are typically 3 performances per year, and they really work to ensure that everyone is excited and self-assured before each.”
“She is learning discipline, focus, and how to follow instructions.”
From the reviews
I've been a student here for almost nine years. I love the school, and wouldn't want to dance anywhere else. It is a great, non-competitive environment. From my experience, Carole is a little more strict with the younger classes, but only because younger kids need more instruction.
This school has been around for many generations. Our child has been attending dance classes here for sometime now. The money raised from recitals goes towards local food banks! Carole shows patience and understanding with the kids. She will also call kids out for not listening and disrupting class no matter their age.
Carol and Linda are fantastic! They’ve been in business over 50 years, and it shows in the grace and devotion with which they are able to create a fun, safe place for dancers to develop their confidence and skill. As teachers they are firm, yet compassionate toward the needs and progress of each student.
The dance instructors at France School of Dance, Carole and Linda are wonderful! This is my granddaughter's fourth year of taking the ballet and tap class, and her first year of taking the jazz class. She is excited to attend both classes. She says both classes are fun and she looks forward to them each week!
Your first ballet class at France School of 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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