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MacKinnon Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Loveland, Colorado
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 970-669-0128
- Website & schedule mackinnonroyaldance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The programs they offer
“Love the adult dance classes and dance classes for kids!”
“The price is right, my daughter is practicing of her own volition, and all of the other kids seem to be pretty dang happy too.”
What families & students say
“Our daughter loves dancing here and we are so grateful for Meredith and her team.”
“My children have been dancing with MacKinnon since 2011 & has been one of the best parts of our family story.”
“The bi-annual recitals at the Rialto Theatre downtown are the cherry on top!”
“It is very affordable which is hard to find in a dance studio.”
“Excellent training, professional staff.”
From the reviews
My children have been dancing with MacKinnon since 2011 & has been one of the best parts of our family story. This studio & the staff is incredible at promoting the joy & art of dance - meeting each student where they are at.
My great-granddaughter take ballet classes here. She loves it. Seems to be learning a lot of things. Classes are small so individual attention so the best.
My daughter has been a student for a year and a half now in several styles. The teachers are well trained and great with the students. My daughter has always liked to dance. Before MacKinnon she was involved in a non-studio related dance team, which she loved.
We absolutely love MacKinnon Royal Dance. Our daughter has attended for years, and Meredith, the owner, has been incredible—encouraging her to explore different styles and classes so she could discover what she enjoys most.
Adult ballet at MacKinnon Dance
MacKinnon Dance runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 MacKinnon 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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