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Groove Nation Performing Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Ballet school in Vancouver, Washington

Kids & teens Pre-professional

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  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
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Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 11 am–7 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Groove Nation Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 24 mentions

“She is made to work with little dancers and has made my daughter feel so safe and beautiful and excited to be a dancer.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“She is made to work with little dancers and has made my daughter feel so safe and beautiful and excited to be a dancer.”

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Pre-Professional

“I enjoy my time here when I was younger, although it’s was hard to find pre professional dance training for adults at this school.”

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🕺 Boys' Ballet

“There is also a great diversity among students as well, with ethnicity and a mix of male and female dancers.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 83 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“As their Mom it makes me happy to know they're safe, doing something they love and are gaining relationships in such a welcoming community!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“It’s so fun to see your kids growing in skills and confidence.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 10 mentions

“Not only can I reconnect with dance and have a hobby that fills me with joy , but I’ve joined an amazing community of supportive dancers that I look forward to seeing every week!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 5 mentions
serious pre-professional training 4 mentions

“I enjoy my time here when I was younger, although it’s was hard to find pre professional dance training for adults at this school.”

clean, beautiful studio 3 mentions

“The room was incredibly spacious and already had a pretty solid lighting set up.”

From the reviews

Groove Nation has been a truly wonderful experience for my daughters! They learn, have fun, encouraged and are loved on in positive respectful ways! As their Mom it makes me happy to know they're safe, doing something they love and are gaining relationships in such a welcoming community!

★★★★★ — Christina, Sep 2017

I took a beginning adult hip hop class at Groove nation and had a great time. The instructors were fun, enthusiastic and good teachers. Everyone was very friendly and super engaged. I highly recommend Groove Nation to anyone looking to learn and practice dancing.

★★★★★ — Joe, May 2021

Groove Nation is our home away from home! Our middle daughter started dancing there as a recreational dance student about 4 years ago in April 2015. This season is her third year on company. She absolutely loves dance and cannot imagine her life without it!

★★★★★ — Isse, Nov 2018

We were drawn in to Groove Nation from the beginning because of the diverse and broad spectrum of classes that they offer! There is also a great diversity among students as well, with ethnicity and a mix of male and female dancers.

★★★★★ — Amber, Dec 2018

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Your first ballet class at Groove Nation 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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Groove Nation Performing Arts

3000 Columbia House Blvd #107, Vancouver, WA98661

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