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Galt Dance Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Galt, California
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 209-745-1204
- Website & schedule galtdancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“We love Miss Dorothy, and my daughter really enjoys the beginning ballet class.”
What families & students say
“Dorothy teaches technique, and students are well prepared to audition for shows and further dance training.”
“My kids love her and enjoy attending classes with her.”
“This was our responsibility to convey to our family and friends wanting to attend.”
“It is amazing to see the progress of our daughter and all her students in her dance workshops and recitals.”
“The communications were established via detailed flyers, emails, during ticket purchase, at the door, and with volunteers walking around with signs.”
From the reviews
Miss Dorothy has been a wonderful teacher to my four year old daughter and her friends since she began taking classes almost a year ago. My daughter looks forward to her class every week. Miss Dorothy has offered so much flexibility to her classes with COVID, colds and flu’s looming.
I have danced at the Galt Dance Center for twelve years. Miss Dorothy has taught me everything I know and love about ballet. She has not only helped me grow as a dancer but as a person. Miss Dorothy really cares about her students and gives us constructive criticism as well as praise when we do something well.
I have been dancing with Miss Dorothy for nearly 10 years and I’ve loved every moment. She is very attentive to detail and technique and gives constructive criticism when needed. She is very encouraging and pushes you to do your best.
My daughters have been dancing with Ms. Dorothy for nearly 10 years. She is a wonderful teacher, firm, but caring. My girls love attending classes and performing in the recitals. Galt Dance Center is body positive and that is wonderful in a dance school. Ms.
Adult ballet at Galt Dance Center
Galt Dance Center 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 Galt Dance Center
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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