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Showcase Dance Centre
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Ballet school in Matthews, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 704-800-4432
- Website & schedule showcasedance.net — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter is 9 and has a sensory processing disorder, so basically any little thing could cause her to become Overstimulated.”
“I always wanted to try some sort of choreography in dance as an adult, and I found the perfect spot!”
What families & students say
“They welcomed our daughter for her first class and made her feel very comfortable and at ease, she is excited to return for her classes!”
“The instructor was energetic and encouraging, and my daughter felt comfortable and confident throughout the class.”
“The entire staff are so kind and welcoming and walk you through everything you need to know as well as answer an ly question you have.”
“We can’t wait for this season to learn techniques and to practice for recital.”
“They were great with communicating reminders, answering questions we had about our visit.”
From the reviews
My daughter is 9 and has a sensory processing disorder, so basically any little thing could cause her to become Overstimulated. But she loves dancing so we wanted to try this dance studio based on reviews.
We just moved to the area and knew we wanted to enroll our daughter in dance to make friends and have a healthy activity. I found Showcase online and saw they offered a free class to see if it was a good fit for our family. They were great with communicating reminders, answering questions we had about our visit.
So much fun! I always wanted to try some sort of choreography in dance as an adult, and I found the perfect spot! Showcase Dance Centre is amazing! I was invited for a trial session and fell in love with it!
I took my four year old daughter there and she loved it. We were able to do the free trial on a Saturday morning with Jessica the instructor. The way that she was patient with my daughter was amazing.
Adult ballet at Showcase Dance Centre
Showcase Dance Centre 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 Showcase Dance Centre
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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