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Starlight Dance Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Ballet school in Palm Desert, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (760) 674-1920
- Website & schedule starlightdancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:45–6:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:45–7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 3:45–6:45 PM |
| Friday | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The programs they offer
“Starlight is a special dance studio in many ways :) They offer different styles of Dance; ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, musical theater and Adult classes too!”
“Changed my daughter from a school that she was at for 5 years to Starlight and she has learned so much in the short time she has been attending.”
“If you do ballet or pointe this is definitely the place to be (I know that I have gotten a lot better at pointe since I have joined.”
What families & students say
“They've created a big family here, and it's been so rewarding watching my child grow her skills and confidence.”
“The students are amazingly friendly and helpful (I have yet to find someone there who is mean at anytime), the teachers are kind.”
“you can tell the students really enjoy their classes and their teachers :) Every winter, Starlight presents "The Nutcracker" which is such a magical experience for dancers!”
“Starlight is a special dance studio in many ways :) They offer different styles of Dance; ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, musical theater and Adult classes too!”
“I love, love, love the studio, instructors and fellow dancers; just being there brings me joy!”
“This place has been amazing from the beginning for me (10 year student and ex professional dancer).”
From the reviews
This place has been amazing from the beginning for me (10 year student and ex professional dancer). If you want to take from some of the best dance teachers in the valley this is the place. They are always super nice, supportive, and clean.
I love, love, love the studio, instructors and fellow dancers; just being there brings me joy! I'm an adult dancer that takes ballet for the pure joy of it. I'm 56, but during class, I feel like a happy kid again!
Starlight Dance center is the most friendly dance studio I have ever been to. The students are amazingly friendly and helpful (I have yet to find someone there who is mean at anytime), the teachers are kind. The studio is very clean, and they sell water bottles if you forget to bring one.
My daughters, Kruz and Deker, have been dancing at Starlight since 2018. They love Starlight and consider it a second home. They adore their instructors and coaches there, including Miss Patty, Miss Amber, Miss Gen and Miss Kat.
Adult ballet at Starlight Dance Center
Starlight Dance Center 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 Starlight Dance Center
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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