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Sparrow Dance Productions
4.6 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Ballet school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 (505) 985-7947
- Website & schedule sparrowdancenm.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:45 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“What’s been especially meaningful to me is returning to dance as an adult after more than 20 years away.”
“I’ve had the privilege to take the adult beginner class taught by the owner, Christina and it’s been so the most amazing, rewarding experience.”
“My daughter has been dancing with Sparrow Dance Studios for nearly four years, and the growth she has experienced during this time has been incredible.”
“As a parent to multiple children with autism and adhd it is often very difficult to find places willing to accommodate non neurotypical kids.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are highly knowledgeable and kind, and my children enjoy their time there.”
“The instructors are incredibly welcoming and create a supportive, encouraging environment, which is exactly what I needed as I took my first steps into dance.”
“My daughter has thrived at Sparrow Dance. She has loved all her classes, and I'm pretty sure she would be happy spending all day, every day, with her Sparrow family.”
“The instructors are incredibly welcoming and create a supportive, encouraging environment, which is exactly what I needed as I took my first steps into dance.”
“We are having the first recital my daughter has ever done in May and we are so excited because we get to watch the practices and see our children grow before a big recital.”
“The variety and number of adult classes they offer are truly impressive—there's something for everyone, regardless of experience level or preferred style.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love sparrow dance! A positive atmosphere, great instructors, beautiful facility. The owners James and Christina are certainly welcoming, kind and very wonderful!! My daughter loves her classes the summer camps, the recitals.
I was nineteen when I started going to Sparrow- I was thoroughly convinced that I was way too old to take dance classes. I went only as a favor to my sister, who didn’t want to try modern dance lessons by herself. I promised her that I would go for a month, just to get her used to it, and then I would stop.
Sparrow Dance is a magical studio for dancers of all ages and skill levels. James and Christina, along with their talented instructors, bring a force of love and an environment of emotional safety to their art, and it shows.
My daughter has danced at Sparrow for quite some time. She has grown as a dancer and made life long friends from her dance community. James and Christina love their dancers as if they were their own. We’ve all laughed and cried together.
Adult ballet at Sparrow Dance Productions
Sparrow Dance Productions runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Sparrow Dance Productions
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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