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Needham Dance Theatre
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Ballet school in Needham, Massachusetts
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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Phone +1 781-449-5585
- Website & schedule needhamdancetheatre.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
From the reviews
My daughter loves dancing at ndt. She has been dancing there for 6 or 7 years. The instructors have all been wonderful.
Your first ballet class at Needham Dance Theatre
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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