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Stage Door University
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in Sarasota, Florida
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
- Ages classes for ages 2–36 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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 (941) 822-0017
- Website & schedule stagedooruniversity.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Their professionalism and commitment to the children as they grow as dancers and people is significant and makes them a stand out business in our community.”
What families & students say
“My daughter loves to dance more and more each day and her confidence increases with each class.”
“The Stage Door team is comprised of excellent faculty who have made a lasting impression on my family as they have nurtured my girls' love of dance.”
“Their professionalism and commitment to the children as they grow as dancers and people is significant and makes them a stand out business in our community.”
“My daughter loves to dance more and more each day and her confidence increases with each class.”
From the reviews
The Stage Door team is comprised of excellent faculty who have made a lasting impression on my family as they have nurtured my girls' love of dance. Their professionalism and commitment to the children as they grow as dancers and people is significant and makes them a stand out business in our community.
Stage Door offers the best dance programming in Sarasota! My daughters took dance classes at other studios prior to us finding Stage Door through their summer camps. The other studios do not compare to the classes and resources available through Stage Door. There is something for everyone!
We discovered Stage Door Studios ten years ago and have loved watching our daughter grow in such a creative, fun and nurturing dance environment. The instructors are all awesome and truly care about the students. The new University location is amazing!
I can’t say enough about Stage Door and their staff!! The teachers are amazing and meet the needs of each dancer. My daughter loves to dance more and more each day and her confidence increases with each class. I love how Stage Door is developing her talent and nurturing her not only as a dancer but as an individual. 😄.
Your first ballet class at Stage Door University
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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