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T L Williams Academy of Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Memphis, Tennessee

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (901) 398-4600
  • Website & schedule tlwilliamsdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:44 PM–12:59 AM
Tuesday 3:44 PM–12:59 AM
Wednesday 3:44 PM–12:59 AM
Thursday 3:44 PM–12:59 AM
Friday 3:44 PM–12:59 AM
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 T L Williams Academy of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“My son loves class, the teacher deals with his behavior problems well.”

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From the reviews

TL is just an outstanding Dance instructor. She's patient, serious, and talented.

★★★★★ — Amber, Jun 2018

The owner have so much patience and dedication with the students and parents. She’s a very humble woman.

★★★★★ — Duana, Dec 2022

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Your first ballet class at T L Williams Academy of Dance

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 T L Williams Academy of Dance

4104 Elvis Presley Blvd # A, Memphis, TN38116

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