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Improvement Thru Movement
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Class price classes around $15 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (412) 595-7828
- Website & schedule improvementthrumovement.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11 AM, 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
From the reviews
The teacher is what makes a dance class and Janet is great to learn from and creates a fun and friendly atmosphere. You can tell she has a passion for dance and wants each of her student to truly enjoy the experience.
Outstanding studio and wonderful teachers. This is a great venue for men and women to experience different dance styles. You get personal attention because the classes are over filled.
All of the teachers here are awesome and there are a ton of classes and levels to choose from. I look forward to dancing here every week.. You almost forget you're exercising :p
I love my ballet class. It has helped with my balance and I look forward to it every week ! I have always wanted to learn ballet and they make it fun !
Adult ballet at Improvement Thru Movement
Improvement Thru Movement runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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 Improvement Thru 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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