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Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Ballet school in Waite Park, Minnesota
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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (320) 257-8637
- Website & schedule msmelindas.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“We went for a meeting about competitive teams and she remembered my name and my daughters the next time we walked in the door.”
“We love the variety of classes beyond dance classes-Acro, Ariel Silks and Pointe Classes, there is something for everyone!”
What families & students say
“Great instructors who care about their students, how they grow in skill and in life.”
“My daughters love the classes and I love what and how this studio teaches.”
“They not only produce exceptional dancers but also foster a strong, supportive community a true village for their students.”
From the reviews
An incredible studio with outstanding staff and leadership. They not only produce exceptional dancers but also foster a strong, supportive community a true village for their students.
Great instructors who care about their students, how they grow in skill and in life.
Dear Dr. Melinda and Respected Staff, We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible dance experience Ella has had. Every class she attends is a joy, filled with dignity, excitement, and a passion for teaching children to dance.
My daughter has been at this dance studio going on 6 years. The front staff are always so welcoming, feel like a family. The instructors are wonderful and very knowledgeable in the field of dance. Melinda is kind, humble, and so wonderful with children! The dance studio is like our second home.
Your first ballet class at Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio
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.
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