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Perfect Pointe Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Arlington, Virginia
Plan your first class
- 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
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 703-533-8830
- Website & schedule perfectpointe.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:15 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:15 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:15 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8:15 am–4:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9:15 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“They were kind, patiant and excellent at communicating the "how" and "why" to us overwhelmed adult beginners.”
“This is the opposite of the cut-throat dance environment I grew up in, and I'm so happy to be able to give my daughter a healthy dance experience.”
“We’ve been with Perfect Pointe for 10 years and couldn’t be happier.”
“I was an adult who had never taken any dance classed, and the teachers were amazing!”
What families & students say
“The teachers are great, & are interested in fostering the best dancers their students can be, & the best people they can be.”
“They teach us technique but also make it very fun to learn.”
“They were kind, patiant and excellent at communicating the "how" and "why" to us overwhelmed adult beginners.”
“I was an adult who had never taken any dance classed, and the teachers were amazing!”
“They were kind, patiant and excellent at communicating the "how" and "why" to us overwhelmed adult beginners.”
From the reviews
Everything you want in a dance studio! I was an adult who had never taken any dance classed, and the teachers were amazing! They were kind, patiant and excellent at communicating the "how" and "why" to us overwhelmed adult beginners. My young son asked to try it out, and it was a great experience for him too!
Perfect Pointe is like my home away from home. I started taking classes here when I was 8 years old. This is my 5th year here and I love it. I spend a lot of time there. The teachers are great, and very encouraging. All the teachers are very experienced and really nice.
Great staff. A lot of focus and doing your personal best and positive body image. We’ve been with Perfect Pointe for 10 years and couldn’t be happier.
We have been a grateful part of this dance family for 11 years now and I would not have the joyful, self-confident teenage daughter I have if it weren't for the balance of discipline and fun she has learned at Perfect Pointe Dance Studio.
Adult ballet at Perfect Pointe Dance Studio
Perfect Pointe Dance Studio runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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 Perfect Pointe Dance Studio
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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