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Spotlight

4.5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Mt Vernon, Ohio

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Phone +1 740-393-2623
  • Website & schedule thespotlightcenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Spotlight, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 6 mentions

“My kids love Miss Stephanie and Miss Katie!”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My kids love Miss Stephanie and Miss Katie!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Classes run from the fall to the spring with a recital in the spring.”

From the reviews

The best dance studio around. Well knowledgeable staff, great facility, and good prices. They offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and a variety of gymnastics. Classes run from the fall to the spring with a recital in the spring. They also offer classes in the summer.

★★★★★ — Anthony, Apr 2019

Good training. Awesome recital. Wish there was more seating, a big scramble inbetween classes. Wish classes were longer, have to stay and wait.

★★★★☆ — Sarah, Sep 2022

My two girls dance here and we have had a great experience! Absolutely the best recital/rehearsal experience I've had as a mom. Thanks!

★★★★★ — Jamie, May 2019

My cousin goes here for ballet and i think i might want to go here too because they are so good at teaching

★★★★★ — Jaidyn, Feb 2019

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Your first ballet class at Spotlight

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 Spotlight

685 Harcourt Rd, Mt Vernon, OH43050

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