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Gaylene's Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Calabasas, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Phone +1 818-577-0739
- Website & schedule gaylenesdancestudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I have been taking the adult dance classes from Gaylene for 3 sessions now (8 weeks each) and they are one of the highlights of my week.”
“My daughter has been attending this dance studio for about a year, and we’re very happy.”
What families & students say
“She is skilled, well trained and experienced but above all that, her classes are FUN!”
“My daughter loved her class every week in Calabasas and I loved watching the class.”
“Gaylene is encouraging to everyone and takes the time to answer people’s specific questions, and she also notices when someone needs extra feedback on a particular step/move.”
From the reviews
My kids had the best experience taking Gaylene’s dance classes! She is amazing with children and I would highly recommend her !!
My daughter took classes from Ms. Gaylene from October to May and we only had to stop due to us moving! If we had not moved we would have continued because she is the most friendly, warm, and inviting dance instructor!! My daughter learned so much from Ms.
I have been taking the adult dance classes from Gaylene for 3 sessions now (8 weeks each) and they are one of the highlights of my week. I didn’t want just a dance aerobic class; I love learning the choreography, moving and having fun at the same time. Gaylene’s energy is contagious!
Gaylene is a true artist! Her artistry is authentic and is at the core to who she is… her enthusiasm in teaching dance & exercise/cardio barre courses is contagious & her upbeat energy is inspirational! She loves kids!!
Adult ballet at Gaylene's Dance Studio
Gaylene's Dance Studio 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 Gaylene's Dance Studio
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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