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Michelle’s Turning Pointe School of Dance

4.7 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Canal Fulton, Ohio

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Ages classes for ages 2–5 — 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) 936-8403
  • Website & schedule michelleturningpointe.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–8:30 PM
Thursday 3–9:30 PM
Friday 3–8 PM
Saturday 9 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 Michelle’s Turning Pointe School of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 11 mentions

“My daughter recently switched from another studio and absolutely loves Turning Pointe.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 3 mentions

“She makes the classes fun for these tiny dancers.”

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🩰 Pointe 7 mentions

“My girls have thrived in their time at Michelle’s Turning Pointe led my Michelle and her staff.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Michelle’s Turning Pointe School of Dance teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

🎼 ABT® National Training Curriculum

“The ABT curriculum is challenging, but rewarding.”

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Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

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

🩰 strong technique & training 4 mentions

“The teachers, technique and connectedness that the kids experience is incredible!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“My daughter is challenged at the studio, and she loves it.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“The students are friendly and supportive of each other as well.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 5 mentions

“The instructors are awesome and an all around more professional experience--which is exactly what we were looking for!”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Her dance instruction here has taught her discipline in other aspects outside of dance as well.”

From the reviews

Top notch school! Superb technique instruction. All of hher instructors are very kind and caring. My daughter is challenged at the studio, and she loves it. The ABT curriculum is challenging, but rewarding. Her dance instruction here has taught her discipline in other aspects outside of dance as well.

★★★★★ — Zach, Oct 2017

Love the high level of ballet training my girls have received here. My girls have thrived in their time at Michelle’s Turning Pointe led my Michelle and her staff. You are part of a sweet dance family. I would recommend Turning Pointe to anyone looking to put their child in dance!

★★★★★ — Amanda, Aug 2025

I have been dancing at Natalya's Turning Pointe for a long time now and I love Natalya and Nurzhan , They have taught me how to be disciplined and professional along with good technique, and that has helped me in my school and other aspects of life.

★★★★★ — Ash, Oct 2017

This is my daughter's second year here and she loves it! It's a fantastic dance studio! The teachers are great with the kids. You couldn't ask for a better dance studio!

★★★★★ — Dane, Sep 2024

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Your first ballet class at Michelle’s Turning Pointe 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 Michelle’s Turning Pointe School of Dance

2387 Locust St south, Canal Fulton, OH44614

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