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StudioBFF

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Tempe, Arizona

Ballet school Free trial Adult classes Pointe

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
  • 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
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  • Phone +1 480-788-8348
  • Website & schedule studiobff.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 StudioBFF, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💃 Adult Ballet 3 mentions

“If you are looking for adult dance and/or fitness classes this is the only place to be.”

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🌱 Adult Beginner Ballet

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Teen Ballet 2 mentions

“I was a dancer in high school and college and some years after and I always missed not only dance but how strong my body was.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“Lisa is such a fun, educational, and wonderful teacher.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Studio BFF made me feel welcomed from the moment I stepped in the studio.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“Plus each client is treated as a part of a family :) I will be coming there as long as I live in Phoenix.”

💃 great for adults 2 mentions

“I’ve wanted to find a beginning adult ballet class for years and this place is perfect.”

From the reviews

I really had a great time here. I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw the class on Mindbody but I'm very happy I signed up. The teacher, I think her name was Lisa, was super friendly and laid-back and I instantly felt at ease.

★★★★★ — A, Mar 2021

Disclaimer - you do NOT need to have dance background to go here!! I love this place. I was a dancer in high school and college and some years after and I always missed not only dance but how strong my body was. BFF offers so many dance classes and fitness classes you can do something different every day.

★★★★★ — Sassy, Feb 2018

This is hands down the best studio ever. They have so many different classes you will never get bored. It seems like there is always something new and creative being added to the schedule. The instructors are kind, upbeat and really care about their clients.

★★★★★ — Kimberley, Jun 2019

Just took my first class here and it was amazing! It’s definitely an easy friendship environment when you walk in. I grew up dancing and danced all through high school. It’s been 7 years since so I’m definitely not in the groove or anywhere near flexible.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Dec 2018

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Adult ballet at StudioBFF

StudioBFF runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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.

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Your first ballet class at StudioBFF

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 StudioBFF

Tempe, AZ

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