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Gasper's School of Dance & Performing Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fargo, North Dakota
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
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 701-234-9440
- Website & schedule gaspersschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I started taking ballet classes as an adult at Gaspers about a year and a half ago and I can't say enough great things about it!”
“We wanted more for our child who can listen and follow a teacher for a full hour and not disrupt the instructor when working with the other children in the class.”
What families & students say
“Many of the instructors have amazing backgrounds in dance and are very experienced.”
“We appreciate the well trained and professional instructors that provide a good balance of fun environment and push to build strong technique and grow as well rounded dancers.”
“The adult classes are for all levels of dance from beginner to advanced, everyone has a place here.”
“My daughter Grace absolutely loves going to Gasper's.”
“Gasper's really encourages a family atmosphere; the students and teachers all support and encourage each other, and our daughter feels like a member of a team.”
“We gladly support a business that provides our daughter an opportunity to grow and evolve in the art of dance and performance.”
From the reviews
I started taking ballet classes as an adult at Gaspers about a year and a half ago and I can't say enough great things about it! I wish I would've gone sooner in life! The adult classes are for all levels of dance from beginner to advanced, everyone has a place here.
Our daughter has been with Gasper’s for a little over two years, and she loves it. As parents, we are impressed with the expectations and responsibility enforced and taught consistently by every instructor.
If you're looking for education not only as a dancer, but as an overall person, this is definitely the place. Such an incredible range of classes; ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, modern, and all with adult levels! Wouldn't be happy anywhere else; being apart of Gasper's is really being apart of a family.
I have been dancing at Gasper's ever since I was 3 years old. This is the place to be. Growing up here for over 18 years I have learned not only dance but also the hard work, dedication, discipline and respect along the way.
Adult ballet at Gasper's School of Dance & Performing Arts
Gasper's School of Dance & Performing Arts 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 Gasper's School of Dance & Performing Arts
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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