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Smile Awhile Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Dayton, Ohio
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
- Phone +1 937-654-1830
- Website & schedule smileawhiledance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Laid back class vibe and nice way to interact safely (socially distanced) with other young children and their moms.”
From the reviews
Very friendly people! A great atmosphere for a “mommy & me” class with songs/dance/activity with my toddler daughter who needs socialization and loves music. Laid back class vibe and nice way to interact safely (socially distanced) with other young children and their moms.
Miss Mary and her staff are so kind and such good leaders. They make everyone comfortable and always seems to bring the best out of their dancers. You truly can’t help but to smile when you are around them!
My three kids had such a fantastic year at smile awhile! Great teacher, friendly atmosphere.
Tonight is my daughter's 1st class and from the big smile on her face she loves it!!
Adult ballet at Smile Awhile Dance Studio
Smile Awhile 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 Smile Awhile 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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