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Michele Compa Dance & Exercise Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bronx, New York

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–12 — 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 +1 718-549-9635
  • Website & schedule michelecompadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–8 pm
Wednesday 10:30–11:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am–1 pm, 3–7 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–3 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 Michele Compa Dance & Exercise Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 12 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing with Michele since she's 4 years old and she is about to attend Rutgers, the Mason Gross School of the Arts in September.”

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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 18 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 6 mentions

“Michelle isn't the teacher for all classes but she does make sure that her students are attending (if they will be performing in the recital).”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“The very professional staff provides excellent instruction to adults and children, nuturing talent and healthy fitness.”

From the reviews

The atmosphere is pleasant. Michelle isn't the teacher for all classes but she does make sure that her students are attending (if they will be performing in the recital). I wished for something a bit more challenging for my 6 year old but the recital was beautiful. The older kids put on a spectacular show!

★★★★★ — Yanill, Dec 2017

I think that the Studio with staff create such a pleasant atmosehere.Plus the Owner is such pleasant and up lifting person. Hey, she has been in business for the pass 34 year's!!

★★★★★ — Lawrence, Aug 2017

My daughter has been dancing with Michele since she's 4 years old and she is about to attend Rutgers, the Mason Gross School of the Arts in September. She has danced with her every single year and we owe Michele everything to what my daughter, Jade, has learned.

★★★★★ — Angela, May 2024

My daughter had danced here for the past three years. She started as a very shy little girl taking one class and she is now taking three classes and begging for more. She is so much more confident and has loved all of her teachers and always looks forward to the big end of year recital.

★★★★★ — Adriane, May 2024

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Your first ballet class at Michele Compa Dance & Exercise Center

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 Michele Compa Dance & Exercise Center

3590 Netherland Ave #1f, Bronx, NY10463

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