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New England School of Dance & Theater

5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Manchester, New Hampshire

Free trial Kids & teens

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 3–13 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 603-935-7326
  • Website & schedule newenglandschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 2–9 pm
Tuesday 2–9 pm
Wednesday 2–9 pm
Thursday 2–9 pm
Friday 2–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–2 pm
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 New England School of Dance & Theater, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“They organize the best performances, and they are so warm and personable with my daughter.”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi New England School of Dance & Theater teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

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 9 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“They organize the best performances, and they are so warm and personable with my daughter. She loves being there.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“I just appreciate how easy it is to communicate with them when u need them and they’re always helpful.”

From the reviews

This is the greatest ballet school in NH and trust me Ive seen all of them but when i found the NESD i just loved it there and my daughter loved it too really great teacher,staff and great kids.I just appreciate how easy it is to communicate with them when u need them and they’re always helpful.

★★★★★ — Qendresa, May 2022

Great community and program! This is our first year attending with our 4yr old and the teachers have been so incredible. From introducing her during their open house and now to her weekly classes, it has been such a positive experience.

★★★★★ — Emily, Oct 2025

NESD&T provides excellent instruction from an amazing creative team. They organize the best performances, and they are so warm and personable with my daughter. She loves being there.

★★★★★ — Hannah, Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 reviews →

Your first ballet class at New England School of Dance & Theater

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 New England School of Dance & Theater

679 Mast Rd, Manchester, NH03102

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