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Movement on Main Center for Dance

4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Ballet school in Zanesville, Ohio

Free trial Adult classes 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 4–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
  • 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 (740) 297-9026
  • Website & schedule movementonmain.net — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8 PM
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–12 AM
Saturday 10 AM–1 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 Movement on Main Center for Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 23 mentions

“Took my daughter for the first time over the weekend for the free trial class and she absolutely loved it.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 65 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Took my daughter for the first time over the weekend for the free trial class and she absolutely loved it.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“Our daughter loves being a part of the ABT Ballet program which includes acrobatic arts and tap classes and she loves her instructors too.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“We signed out daughter up for the Tiny Tots class and are so excited to watch her gain confidence in herself.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 6 mentions

“It’s a perfect balance of strong dance program with fun community and amazing performance opportunities!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 7 mentions

“She is professional, relaxed, and has always provided the highest level of instruction.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“We signed out daughter up for the Tiny Tots class and are so excited to watch her gain confidence in herself.”

From the reviews

Our daughter has danced with Movement on Main for over 5 years and she keeps wanting to come back. We have been impressed with how professional and well organized the studio is run. Their American Ballet Theatre curriculum is excellent and keeps our daughter motivated and improving.

★★★★★ — Abby, Aug 2020

Great place! Everyone is kind! We haven’t been there for long but so far my child loves it. The staff are helpful and professional. It’s very new to us so we may have many questions and not aware of everything like others but the staff are great with answering me and being patient! Which we appreciate.

★★★★★ — M, Nov 2023

My daughter absolutely LOVES this place. She has been taking ballet here for 7 years almost and wouldn’t second guess her choice! The teachers are so helpful and kind. It is super clean. They are so professional too. I’m so proud of how far my daughter has come in ballet and I enjoy watching her have fun!!!

★★★★★ — Molly, Jan 2021

My daughter was so excited to start dance classes. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. They made sure she felt completely included and welcomed and even gave her a dance uniform to where that day until we were able to get hers. And we even got a free trial class to make sure my daughter was going to like it.

★★★★★ — Cassandra, Sep 2022

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Adult ballet at Movement on Main Center for Dance

Movement on Main Center for Dance 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.

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Your first ballet class at Movement on Main Center for 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 Movement on Main Center for Dance

531 Main St, Zanesville, OH43701

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