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Shell We Dance Academy LLC.

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Ballet school in Orange City, Florida

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (321) 325-0867
  • Website & schedule shellwedanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM
Friday 4–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 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 Shell We Dance Academy LLC., confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 17 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing there since she was 4 years old (is 9 now), and the teachers have always been, and continue to be, very patient and kind with each and every student.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 42 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“Tiffany and all her instructors are great! They are very caring about their students, the are very knowledgeable about dance and teaching.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loves to dance and she has so much fun dancing at shell we dance.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 13 mentions

“Our kindergarten-aged granddaughter has been dancing at Shell We Dance for nearly three years.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“She struggles with anxiety but loves to perform and Miss Megan, Miss Nikki, and Miss Shelby have become such wonderful influences in her life.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“They instill leadership and confidence into their students and help them make corrections on things they may struggle with with.”

From the reviews

I'm thrilled to share our positive experience with Shell We Dance Academy! Our 2-year-old daughter has just started her journey there, and we've been incredibly impressed with the nurturing environment, patient instructors, and the focus on creative expression.

★★★★★ — Ellie, Aug 2023

Our kindergarten-aged granddaughter has been dancing at Shell We Dance for nearly three years. Mrs. Tiffany and the staff are warm and loving, and work patiently with the strengths of each dancer. Kindness is the rule, and the studio promotes giving back to the community with their annual Thanksgiving food donation.

★★★★★ — Debra, Aug 2023

My 7-year-old daughter has been attending Shell We Dance for almost a year. Miss Tiffany is so wonderful and her team has helped my daughter grow technically as a dancer and blossom as a little girl.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Sep 2023

My daughter has been attending Shell We Dance Academy for a year, she absolutely loves it. We were new to the area and looking for activities that would spark her creativity. Miss Tiffany and Nicky are amazing instructors who show great passion for what they do. They are patient and engage so well with the children.

★★★★★ — Maria, Sep 2023

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Your first ballet class at Shell We Dance Academy LLC.

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 Shell We Dance Academy LLC.

172 N Industrial Dr, Orange City, FL32763

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