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NAU Community Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Flagstaff, Arizona

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (928) 523-1889
  • Website & schedule nau.edu — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
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 NAU Community Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“This is the best, highest quality kids' music and dance instruction that you will find in Flagstaff.”

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🩰 Pointe 2 mentions

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi NAU Community Dance Academy teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

👑 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) 3 mentions

“The Academy follows the rigorous Royal Academy of Dance curriculum; the music program here upholds equally high standards.”

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Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“Great teachers, wonderful program”

From the reviews

Long before we had a child who was interested in becoming a ballerina, we attended NAU Music and Dance Academy and Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra's free production of the Nutcracker called the Lollipop Concert every Christmas Season.

★★★★★ — Kristie, May 2019

The NAU Academy is a great place to go for either music or dance instruction. In terms of dance, this is the only place in Flagstaff to my knowledge that offers the Royal Academy of Dance program that allows students to progress through a strong ballet curriculum, and the teachers are all wonderful and clearly love…

★★★★★ — Alexis, Jan 2019

This is the best, highest quality kids' music and dance instruction that you will find in Flagstaff. The Academy follows the rigorous Royal Academy of Dance curriculum; the music program here upholds equally high standards.

★★★★★ — Flower, Feb 2019

When I was in High School, I took lessons from the Academy, and was a part of the orchestra. It was honestly the best decision I could have made at that time. I learned so much useful and valuable information that I have been able to apply to my playing long term, and not to mention all the great memories and lasting…

★★★★★ — Alexander, Jan 2019

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Your first ballet class at NAU Community 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 NAU Community Dance Academy

590 W Riordan Rd, Flagstaff, AZ86001

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