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Institute of Dance Artistry

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–18 — 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 +1 215-628-0600
  • Website & schedule instituteofdanceartistry.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 1:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 1:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 1:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 1:30–9:30 pm
Friday 1:30–9:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 Institute of Dance Artistry, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“During the pandemic everyone has struggled to control anxiety and sadness, especially the children.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Institute of Dance Artistry teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“Great studio and great instructor (Jamie)!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“WE have been a part of the IDA family for more than three years now.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“They even managed to pull off an outdoor recital that was everything the kids needed at this time!”

From the reviews

WE have been a part of the IDA family for more than three years now. Their ability to combine attention to the individual child and their needs with attention to technique and good teaching has made this a wonderful dance school for our granddaughter. The teachers are amazing!!

★★★★★ — Sharon, Jul 2021

This place has a great zumba instructor! The music and choreography are terrific, the people are nice, and I have a blast everytime I go. Classes are 6:15 pm on Mondays and 10 am on Fridays.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Dec 2022

Teachers are all so kind and gentle and the program is amazing! Also the fees (including recital fees!) are really reasonable. My daughter is obsessed. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Jodie, Mar 2023

My daughter has been going to lessons here for two years and loves it. The teachers are wonderful. She learns a lot and, most importantly, has fun every week.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Sep 2025

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Your first ballet class at Institute of Dance Artistry

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 Institute of Dance Artistry

37 E Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA19462

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