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The Academy of Dance Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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
- Phone +1 336-724-9041
- Website & schedule adawsnc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Adult ballet is super fun at this studio, and staff is very friendly”
What families & students say
“Very professional and try hard to communicate clearly.”
From the reviews
Such nice staff that makes you feel like family from the moment you enter. We are new this year and they have welcomed us with open arms. Very professional and try hard to communicate clearly. My daughter loves every one of her 4 teachers!
Working with this business was a wonderful experience. Extremely nice and pleasant people!
Adult ballet at The Academy of Dance Arts
The Academy of Dance Arts 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.
Your first ballet class at The Academy of Dance Arts
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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