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Julie Ardito School of Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Phone (570) 451-7003
- Website & schedule julieardito.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I was a student here over a decade ago and now my daughter gets to enjoy the same fun, yet professional environment I did.”
“Started taking adult dance classes and l am having so much fun and it's great exercise!”
What families & students say
“I was a student here over a decade ago and now my daughter gets to enjoy the same fun, yet professional environment I did.”
From the reviews
Great school of Dance. Julie is well known and a very accomplished dancer. The lessons, costumes and recitals are all very professional.
I was a student here over a decade ago and now my daughter gets to enjoy the same fun, yet professional environment I did. All of the teachers are talented , patient and professional.
Started taking adult dance classes and l am having so much fun and it's great exercise!
Adult ballet at Julie Ardito School of Dance
Julie Ardito School of Dance 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 Julie Ardito School of Dance
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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