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Natural State Performing Arts
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bella Vista, Arkansas
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 3–8 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule naturalstateperformingarts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My weekly beginner adult class and a little home practice have lowered by blood pressure, helped me lose weight and increase muscle tone and balance.”
“My weekly beginner adult class and a little home practice have lowered by blood pressure, helped me lose weight and increase muscle tone and balance.”
“Myself and three of my children take classes at Natural State Performing Arts and I can't recommend it enough.”
What families & students say
“Myself and three of my children take classes at Natural State Performing Arts and I can't recommend it enough.”
From the reviews
Our family feels so blessed to have found Natural State Performing Arts. If you live in Bella Vista, you know that most dance studios are at least a half hour drive away, NSPA is conveniently located IN Bella Vista! The studio feels like a little family and everyone is welcome.
I love this place! I was worried when my friend said she wanted me to join her for a ballet and jazz dance class. I'm in my 40's, have had arthritis for over 20 years, not in shape and have never been flexible.
Myself and three of my children take classes at Natural State Performing Arts and I can't recommend it enough. The positive energy just courses through the staff and clients making it a great day anytime we have class or rehearsal.
I'm SO glad this studio chose to open in Bella Vista! I had little previous dance experience & this studio has been so welcoming to me as a new adult dancer. I have loved learning to dance here with these people!
Adult ballet at Natural State Performing Arts
Natural State Performing Arts runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.
Your first ballet class at Natural State Performing 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.
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