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New Mexico Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Hours

Monday 4–8 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM
Friday 4–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 9 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“She teaches young dancers CORRECTLY, making them knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and disciplined.”

From the reviews

Karen Alwin is hands down the BEST trainer of young ballet students I have ever seen. I know because I trained with her for 14 years, and I have also taught and trained at schools throughout the country. She teaches young dancers CORRECTLY, making them knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and disciplined.

★★★★★ — An, Aug 2012

Tiffany Poth, operating the space as "Peace Love Space Dance Studios" has been fantastic to work with. Understanding, accommodating, and on point with rentals, payments, and working within our ever changing schedule for Ritmo Y Tambor Dance Workshops NM.

★★★★★ — Andre, Dec 2024

The best classes I have ever seen. And I hope everyone that See's this review goes and check's it out.lots of great people and environment. You just can't go wrong. Check it out.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Dec 2022

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Your first ballet class at New Mexico 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 New Mexico Dance Academy

10410 Comanche Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM87111

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