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Studio West Dance Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fort Collins, Colorado

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • 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 +1 970-225-1611
  • Website & schedule swdcfc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 West Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 7 mentions

“All three of our kids(2 sons and 1 daughter) have taken classes at Studio West through the years.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 9 mentions

“Such a wonderful place to learn the love for the art of dance and know that inclusiveness is accepted here.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“The performances that are put on at studio west are very professional and moving.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Jennifer runs a professional and caring business and employs top notch dance instructors.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been dancing with Studio West since she was five and we couldn't be more pleased with the quality of instruction, studio space and skills she has developed due to her time in class. Our daughter spends several hours a week in class at the studio since she is a competitive dancer.

★★★★★ — Booster, Jun 2017

All three of our kids(2 sons and 1 daughter) have taken classes at Studio West through the years. Our experience with this studio has always been a 5 star experience. Jennifer runs a professional and caring business and employs top notch dance instructors. Our daughter would call the studio her second home and family.

★★★★★ — Carpenter, Jun 2017

My daughter has been dancing for 10 years, so when we moved to FC from out of state we searched extensively for a dance studio that she would feel comfortable at and where she would continue with good dance education. What we found in SWDC is a family!

★★★★★ — Kari, Jun 2017

My daughter has danced at SWDC for the past two years. The teachers and training has been excellent. They provide a friendly, encouraging environment for the dancers.

★★★★★ — Alisa, Jun 2017

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Your first ballet class at Studio West 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.

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 West Dance Center

1640 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins, CO80524

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