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Mount Dora Center for the Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Ballet school in Mt Dora, Florida

Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 am–5 pm
Wednesday 11 am–5 pm
Thursday 11 am–5 pm
Friday 12–3 pm
Saturday 12–3 pm
Sunday 11 am–5 pm

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 Mount Dora Center for the Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“I love teaching there, showing in the gallery, taking classes and my kids loved the art camp.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 54 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Managed so professionally with the most original exhibits around.”

From the reviews

A very interesting pottery class. Learn a lot and had fun doing it. Will be taking another class soon. Elizabeth was a great teacher, and she care about are projects and wanted us to succeed. Thank you

★★★★★ — Debora, Dec 2020

This is one of the many reasons that make living in Mount Dora such an amazing experience. They offer so many great classes! We go to dance class here twice a week, our son does clay class. They offer art camp in the summer months and so many other great classes we want to try.

★★★★★ — Shawn, Mar 2021

Volunteered here as a teen for the summer arts camp and honestly loved the experience, didn't see much of the lower area, however everything appeared to be set up nicely and organized. Fantastic place to volunteer, and I'm just as confident that the same goes for the art.

★★★★★ — Matt, Aug 2019

Love MDCA! I love teaching there, showing in the gallery, taking classes and my kids loved the art camp.

★★★★★ — Christine, Feb 2021

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Your first ballet class at Mount Dora Center for the 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 Mount Dora Center for the Arts

847 E 5th Ave, Mt Dora, FL32757

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