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The Dance Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Auburn, Maine

Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 207-346-7738
  • Website & schedule thedancecenterla.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8:15 pm
Tuesday 4–8:15 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:15 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 The Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“My daughter and son both go there for classes and they enjoy it so much!”

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From the reviews

We love The Dance Center!! My daughter and son both go there for classes and they enjoy it so much!! It's family owned and operated by the best people and they make you feel like part of their family as well!!

★★★★★ — Jessica, Nov 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 reviews →

Your first ballet class at The 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 The Dance Center

16 Western Ave, Auburn, ME04210

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