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The Center Dance
4.6 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Amherst, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (413) 341-0560
- Website & schedule thecenterdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
The programs they offer
“The week before classes start my daughter asks me every day if this is the day she gets to go to dance class 😊”
From the reviews
I love center dance! The teachers are wonderful, the administrators are great, and the classes are great. My 6 year old Emma has attended 3 classes so far and all were peak experiences for her. To top it all off she has made some great new friends. I would give 10 stars if I could
My child has done 3 different camps this summer and he seems happiest by far at center dance!
We love Center Dance! My daughter has been doing classes since she was 18 months and we just signed up for 2 more. Ashley is a wonderful teacher and really takes the time to listen to each child and get on their level. Can’t wait for more classes to come!
We love the Center Dance so much! The week before classes start my daughter asks me every day if this is the day she gets to go to dance class 😊
Adult ballet at The Center Dance
The Center Dance 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 Center 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.
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