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Moxie Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Dover, Ohio

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–18 — 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
  • Phone +1 330-987-5953
  • Website & schedule moxieda.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Moxie Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“My little dancer loves the instructors, the classes, and dancing with kids her age who eventually become friends!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

We keep coming back every year, this is our 7th season with Moxie! My little dancer loves the instructors, the classes, and dancing with kids her age who eventually become friends! The classes at Moxie are professionally taught and fun too!

★★★★★ — Natalie, Sep 2025

My daughter loves her instructor and looks forward to enjoying her time in class. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — John, Jan 2021

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Your first ballet class at Moxie Dance Academy

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 Moxie Dance Academy

1596 Johnstown Rd NE, Dover, OH44622

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