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Imaginative Movement
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Grass Valley, California
Plan your first class
- Website & schedule imove.studio — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“You know when you see your kids light up, you have found a special place and an instructor with a real gift.”
What families & students say
“The final performance of each session is always a joy to witness.”
From the reviews
Lauren is a wonderful dance teacher, I'm so happy to have discovered her class for my daughter, who's now 4. She is kind, playful, and engaging, and it's so fun watching the kids discover dance through play and imagination.
You know when you see your kids light up, you have found a special place and an instructor with a real gift. That’s how we felt when we discovered Lauren’s ballet class. Her warmth, developmentally appropriate instruction, and playfulness has led to my little one loving dance already.
Teacher Lauren is wonderful with children of all ages. My 3yo and 8yo have taken her classes for years now and she is always graceful, playful, and warm with them. Perfect combination of whimsical/playful with real dance instruction!
My kids both love dancing with Lauren! She creates a warm and welcoming environment for them to explore dance with their imagination. The final performance of each session is always a joy to witness.
Your first ballet class at Imaginative Movement
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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