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Spotlight Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Ballet school in Taunton, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 3 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 508-880-5079
- Website & schedule spotlightdancestudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter is in her second year of dance at spotlight dance studio and we absolutely love it there.”
“My son started at age seven and my daughter at age 3.”
“The studio even offers adult classes for those interested in picking up a new hobby.”
What families & students say
“I love it here and my so does my daughter. My son just loves going making new friends while he waits for his sister and pretty much knows all of the instructors there.”
“They’ve learned dedication and team work with each passing week while gaining the confidence and pride to show us all they’ve learned at an end of year recital.”
“Spotlight offers fun recreational classes for those interested in learning the foundations of dance, with an exciting end of the year recital, but they also offer so much more.”
“I was also a member of the SDS company and crew which also gave me many opportunities that I will cherish forever.”
“They’ve learned dedication and team work with each passing week while gaining the confidence and pride to show us all they’ve learned at an end of year recital.”
From the reviews
Both of my daughters, Hailey and Paige, started dancing with Spotlight at the age of 4. I wanted them to join a fun activity to get them involved socially outside of school. I’m grateful the experience they’ve had goes beyond this.
I started dancing at Spotlight in 2007 at the age of 3 and just recently graduated in 2022. Some of my earliest memories and first friends come straight from the studio.
We couldn’t be happier that our 6 year old dances at spotlight! She’s taking 4 classes this year and LOVES them all! The staff is all so friendly and the studio is such a positive & welcoming environment for the dancers. Highly recommend this studio to dancers of all ages!
Spotlight Dance Studio has always felt like a second home to me. After dancing there for fifteen years, I am incredibly grateful for all of the opportunities and memories the studio has given me. From the incredible faculty to the lifelong friendships I have made, SDS has truly made a lasting impact on my life.
Adult ballet at Spotlight Dance Studio
Spotlight 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 Spotlight 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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