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Gaston Dance Theatre
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Gastonia, North Carolina
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 (704) 865-5943
- Website & schedule gastondance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been dancing with GDT since she was 3 (5 years total).”
What families & students say
“We love all the instructors and staff, the inclusive and encouraging environment and the fact that it is Gaston County’s ONLY non profit dance studio.”
“The nutcracker performance is also a must see every year.”
From the reviews
This is the best studio in town if you want your child to really learn the fundamentals of dance. Camilla is the absolute best instructor my daughter has ever had. The nutcracker performance is also a must see every year. We are so impressed with everything they do!
My daughter has danced with GDT since she was 5. We are lucky to be at a school that wishes the best for their students and encourages them to grow. If you want a nurturing environment for your dancer, Gaston Dance Theatre is the place for you.
My daughter has been dancing with GDT since she was 3 (5 years total). We love all the instructors and staff, the inclusive and encouraging environment and the fact that it is Gaston County’s ONLY non profit dance studio.
We are very happy to have a studio like GDT in Gastonia! We recently started with the summer program and loved the atmosphere, the instruction, and the attention to detail from the staff. We are looking forward to more years with GDT and have already recommended to our family and friends!
Your first ballet class at Gaston Dance Theatre
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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