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Studio One Dance Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portland, Oregon

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–6 — 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 +1 503-657-0795
  • Website & schedule s1danceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 3:30–9 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 15 mentions

“(and am coming back) Teacher Audra was my first teacher and I recommend Audra for young children.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“Great place for little ones to get into dance with supportive teachers and a welcoming group of parents.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“It’s well run, very organized and worth every dime.”

From the reviews

Several members of my family (myself included!) take classes here, and my daughter is on the competition team. Wonderful instructors with focus on having fun, enjoying dance, and being supportive, all while honing technique.

★★★★★ — Angela, Aug 2022

I want to give a shout out to Nikki for the inspiration she has been to my daughter, age 13. Whatever magic is happening in the classes surely shows as my daughter could care less about being older in the class, about being taller, or about repeating classes. She just wants to take dance and loves having Nikki!

★★★★★ — Lauri, Aug 2018

I went here for 3 years in ballet. (and am coming back) Teacher Audra was my first teacher and I recommend Audra for young children.

★★★★★ — Clouds, Jan 2019

My 4 year old daughter just loves her ballet/tap/tumbling class. She's been going for about a year, and her teacher is fabilous!

★★★★★ — Natasha, May 2018

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Your first ballet class at Studio One Dance Academy

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 Studio One Dance Academy

7915 SE Lake Rd, Portland, OR97267

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