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Gulf Coast Dance Alliance
4.6 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Ballet school in Spanish Fort, Alabama
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
- Ages classes for ages 2–5 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- 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 (251) 621-9755
- Website & schedule gcdadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The Covo’s are the most humble, giving people and I trust them to provide a great space for children to learn!”
“The preschool ages are exposed to multiple genres in the preschool class (ballet, tap, jazz).”
“She cared for me outside of dance - she would come to my high school football games to see me cheer.”
“As the dancers progress in their abilities and age, they are able to select from a variety of class options (modern, hip hop, acro, pointe).”
“She now has a BFA in Dance Education from Southern Miss and teaches dance at a wonderful studio and performs with a pre-professional dance company in Florida.”
What families & students say
“They have grown so much in their dance technique from the excellent training provided at GCDA.”
“Ownership and instructors truly strive to instill the art and technicality of dance from beginner to elite while also making the experience enjoyable for students and parents.”
“This studio is my family and it hurts to see others speak so negatively about something myself and so many others have invested our blood, sweat, and tears into.”
“She now has a BFA in Dance Education from Southern Miss and teaches dance at a wonderful studio and performs with a pre-professional dance company in Florida.”
“She now has a BFA in Dance Education from Southern Miss and teaches dance at a wonderful studio and performs with a pre-professional dance company in Florida.”
“The staff at GCDA are prepared to help students to their best of their abilities whether it be recreational dancers or those who strive for professional dance careers.”
From the reviews
My daughter has danced here since the age of 2. She’s now 8 and won’t stop dancing. It’s such a blessing to have a studio like GCDA in our community. Dance classes in so many styles offered, even acro classes. You won’t find another studio around like it.
My experience as a dancer at GCDA was incredible! The teachers I was able to learn from at GCDA were the best on the gulf coast. I grew not only as a dancer, but as a person, during my time at GCDA. Melissa and her staff are the best of the best!
Highly recommend! My girls have enjoyed their time at GCDA since 2015. They have grown so much in their dance technique from the excellent training provided at GCDA. We initially chose GCDA because of the options to learn dance recreationally as well as an option to enter the dance competition world.
As a former company member and now teacher at Gulf Coast Dance Alliance, I can confidently say that this studio fosters a welcoming and positive environment for dancers of all levels. I started at Gulf Coast Dance Alliance my freshman year of high school.
Your first ballet class at Gulf Coast Dance Alliance
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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