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Julianne's Dance Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in South St Paul, Minnesota

Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 651-455-9159
  • Website & schedule juliannesdancecenter.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–9:30 pm
Friday 5–9 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–3 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 Julianne's Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 8 mentions

“My wife and kid both attend and look forward to dance classes every week.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions
🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“The instructors are pros’ pros and the yearly recital is top notch!”

From the reviews

Julianne is the BEST with the most positive energy. I will be signing my daughter up again. She LOVES Julianne and her experience doing dance with her. Highly recommend (My daughter is 5).

★★★★★ — Catherine, Aug 2022

I have dance there for 6 Years but I moved and I don’t dance with her anymore but I made some of my best friends there the dance teachers are sooooo nice Jenna and miss Julianne are my favorite teachers they are so nice I highly recommend and support them so much love you so much miss Julianne love Grace from jass and…

★★★★★ — Grace, Jul 2023

The best dance studio around!!! Hands down. My wife and kid both attend and look forward to dance classes every week. The instructors are pros’ pros and the yearly recital is top notch!!! Love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

★★★★★ — Aj, Oct 2025

Julianne is an incredible place for dancers!! I went here as a child and now I get the joy of brining my own children. Julianne and the other teachers are awesome. Great dance studio!

★★★★★ — Mallory, Oct 2025

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Adult ballet at Julianne's Dance Center

Julianne's Dance Center 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.

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Your first ballet class at Julianne's Dance Center

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 Julianne's Dance Center

222 Concord Exchange N, South St Paul, MN55075

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