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Mary Lou's School of Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Ballet school in Universal City, Texas

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 210-658-9291
  • Website & schedule marylous-dance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12:30 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 Mary Lou's School of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 17 mentions

“My daughter started at age 3 in the combo classes and is officially in her last year in the combo classes before she moves into her specific category of dance or ballet!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 51 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I think their program for little beginners has realistic and age appropriate expectations.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“I’ve been taking my daughters here for about 6 years now. I love that they’re always adding new classes and camps for ALL ages.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“She is very shy by nature so I was very nervous taking her, but the teachers were so kind and accommodating and let her go at her own pace!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 8 mentions

“I’ve seen their confidence grow through being challenged with recital dances and new routines.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“This dance company is absolutely wonderful from the staff, the instructors , the owner & all of the parents who you come across in this company.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 6 mentions

“I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff and their professionalism.”

From the reviews

Such a wonderful Dance Studio! Everyone is so kind and helpful! The teachers are patient and encouraging. We are impressed with this dance studio and how much our daughter has grown already, just since September. We are thankful we found we found this studio and We highly recommend them. 💗💗💗

★★★★★ — Nicole, Mar 2019

They are so fantastic with the kids. I also love the dance wear in stock. They're great at parent communication too

★★★★★ — Margaret, Nov 2022

This is a nice studio. I like it because it's not as strict as some of the other studios we looked at for our four year old. I think their program for little beginners has realistic and age appropriate expectations. We're pleased with this studio for our daughter and with her instructor Ms Laney.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Apr 2015

We absolutely LOVE Mary Lou’s School of Dance!! My daughter started at age 3 in the combo classes and is officially in her last year in the combo classes before she moves into her specific category of dance or ballet! Each dance instructor she has had these past few years have been very special.

★★★★★ — Stefany, May 2024

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Your first ballet class at Mary Lou's 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.

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 Mary Lou's School of Dance

908 Coronado Blvd, Universal City, TX78148

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