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Melody & Motion School of Performing Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Newcomerstown, Ohio

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (330) 987-9405
  • Website & schedule melodyandmotion.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday Closed
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 Melody & Motion School of Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 24 mentions

“Both my daughter (tap and ballet) and son (tap) danced at M&M for 12 years, and watching them develop and grow in their art has been delightful!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“They make it very easy for first time dance parents, measuring and ordering all shoes and costumes for you.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“Last year was my daughters first year of dance and she loved it with all of her heart.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“I cannot imagine my daughter going anywhere else but here, this has quickly became our second family!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 9 mentions

“You know about most event dates (the major ones aka: recital dates etc) on the first day of class through the end of the studio season (school year).”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 10 mentions

“I expected well-disciplined, managed, and challenging classes each week; I expected timely communication and professional interaction.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“I expected well-disciplined, managed, and challenging classes each week; I expected timely communication and professional interaction.”

From the reviews

We love Melody & Motions, can’t say one bad thing about anything. My stepdaughter attends dance and tumbling classes, she loves it! The instructors are amazing and they are all very professional! The parents and her peers are very kind, caring and loving!

★★★★★ — Rickquall, Jun 2018

My daughter had attended M and M for two years now and loves every minute of it! This is our 3rd studio we have attended and FINALLY found someone who cares about her students and is organized.

★★★★★ — Tiffany, Jun 2018

This was my granddaughters first year taking dance and she's shy. After the first class she was excited and couldn't wait to go back! She loves Miss Jessica her teacher and all the girls were so sweet to her ❤️ She LOVED being in the dance recital and now her 2 sisters want to join!!

★★★★★ — Heather, Jun 2018

My daughter will be starting her 10th year at the studio this fall. She has enjoyed all of her classes and teachers during her time taking dance here. The studio is great about getting details communicated to all parents. The recital is a great event that showcases each class.

★★★★★ — Freda, Jun 2018

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Your first ballet class at Melody & Motion School of Performing Arts

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 Melody & Motion School of Performing Arts

11072 Wolf Station Rd, Newcomerstown, OH43832

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