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Melaza Dance Studio LLC
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Manchester, New Hampshire
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 603-512-1131
- Website & schedule melazadancestudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 6–10 pm |
| Friday | 6–10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
What families & students say
“I’ve been taking salsa and bachata lessons with Mariel for about 4 months now and she is an amazing teacher with a kind soul.”
“I’ve been taking salsa and bachata lessons with Mariel for about 4 months now and she is an amazing teacher with a kind soul.”
From the reviews
This studio was highly recommended by a friend of mine. I recently went to a holiday party and got to see Mariel and some of her students in action. Not only they were AMAZING, but they genuinely looked like they were having fun. I saw her coach some people on the spot and she was so charismatic and easy to follow.
I love these classes! I’ve been taking salsa and bachata lessons with Mariel for about 4 months now and she is an amazing teacher with a kind soul. She makes the class fun and makes me feel comfortable to be expressive through dancing. highly recommend from somebody that walked in 4 months ago knowing nothing.
Mariel is an amazing instructor, dancer, and performer! I've taken a few of her workshops at Latin dance events and her soft studio opening. She excels at being patient, technical, and fun. I can't wait to visit her studio again in the near future!
Mariel is a wonderful instructor and beautiful human being inside and out! She’s got it all from technique, body movement, charisma, and star quality. I’ve had the honor of taking classes and training under her for years.
Adult ballet at Melaza Dance Studio LLC
Melaza Dance Studio LLC 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 Melaza Dance Studio LLC
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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