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Portland Dance Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 3 — 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 +1 503-439-6605
- Website & schedule portlanddancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“All my 3 kids dance there and me and my kids simply love it, very professional and creative institution, I love the owner too!”
What families & students say
“We liked their annual performance.”
From the reviews
My daughter attended ballet classes here for 3 semesters, from summer 2019 to winter 2020. We had the best experience. Everything is managed well. The classes were great fun. Especially in winter 2020, when classes went online, they tried to make it the smoothest transition.
We love Bethany and Ms. Claire and all the amazing teachers! It is an amazing place to learn dance and feels like a family!!🩰
I have learned so much than what I have at my last studio as intendto learn much more,
Great with my 3 year old so far. Usually takes her ages to get up and ready in the morning but every Saturday she bounces out of bed for her "ballet and tap" class. They do a good job of keeping her motivated and excited!
Your first ballet class at Portland Dance Center
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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