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Pofahl Studios
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in Gainesville, Florida
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 352-373-1166
- Website & schedule pofahldancestudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I took the adult beginner ballet class here.”
“My daughter has been dancing since she was two years old.”
“I am so glad I had the opportunity to branch out and do ballet as an adult.”
What families & students say
“I took the adult beginner ballet class here.”
“I always wanted to do ballet as a child, but my family could never afford it.”
“I took the adult beginner ballet class here.”
“They are very inspirational, professional and attentive to their students!”
From the reviews
I took the adult beginner ballet class here. I absolutely loved it! I learned so much and was really challenged. Ulises Daza was my dance instructor and he is wonderful. I always wanted to do ballet as a child, but my family could never afford it.
If you want to do real ballet, look no further, this is the place! I love this school, and especially the instructors! They are very inspirational, professional and attentive to their students! Love this place and these people!
This is the studio you are looking for! I feel so lucky to have found them! Ms. Judy is just marvelous and has a true passion for dance and especially dancers! My daughter is so excited....and so am I! She adores her teacher.....Ms. Rosemary. Thank you for an inspiring 1st day of ballet for our family!
I started teaching adult hip hop and kpop covers here! It’s a lovely studio and everyone who works here is so kind! The studio spaces is pretty large with plenty of space to spread out and dance! They also have a water bottle refill station which always comes in clutch because I chug through my water in class!
Adult ballet at Pofahl Studios
Pofahl Studios 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 Pofahl Studios
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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