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Mademoiselle Dwyn's School

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in New Orleans, Louisiana

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 504-453-0674
  • Website & schedule mademoiselledywn.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–5:30 pm
Friday 9 am–5:30 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Mademoiselle Dwyn's School, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

From the reviews

i go here and it is a very educational and fun place. i would definitely recommend going there!!!

★★★★★ — Tahlia, Jun 2026

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Your first ballet class at Mademoiselle Dwyn's School

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 Mademoiselle Dwyn's School

2540 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA70117

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