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The Dance Source

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Scottsdale, Arizona

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 480-488-1983
  • Website & schedule dancesourceaz.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–3 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
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 Source, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 19 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loves it and the owners are amazing and care very deeply about the kids and giving them a great experience.”

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Pre-Professional

“Many pre-professional dancers go here for good reason.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet 6 mentions

“I’d highly recommend joining Adaptive Force if your child’s has a passion to dance, or wants the perfect birthday party!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loves it and the owners are amazing and care very deeply about the kids and giving them a great experience.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“This is a small, family owned business that is a valuable asset to our community!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 5 mentions

“She has grown and experienced multiple levels of dance at Adaptive Force from petites, general weekly classes, performance company, and now the competition team.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“She has grown and experienced multiple levels of dance at Adaptive Force from petites, general weekly classes, performance company, and now the competition team.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 5 mentions

“Additionally, this is a great place to enroll your child if they are interested in becoming a professional dancer.”

From the reviews

My oldest began dancing with AFPA the year they opened, when she was 3 years old. She is now 12. Her younger sister has danced at AFPA for the last 6 years and my son has danced here for 2 years. This is a small, family owned business that is a valuable asset to our community!

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Sep 2020

From my experience, this is the best dance studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. If you are looking to enroll your child into a studio that will nurture and foster the development of a strong dancer with great social skills as well as a strong dance background, this is the place!

★★★★★ — Garima, Nov 2016

We absolutely loveee AFPA! This is our daughters home away from home. My girls have now been here a year and a half. We couldn’t be happier! They are always keeping the kids attention with new ways to teach and staying current with dance styles. Wouldn’t pick another place to have our kids attend.

★★★★★ — Spring, Jan 2021

Best Birthday Party Ever! AFPA does birthday parties, and they do them very well. My daughter had an excellent time; the kids were busy the entire time. The staff does everything. I didn't have to do anything. Highly recommended if you want everyone to have a good time and you do not want the stress of planning.

★★★★★ — Jen, Aug 2017

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Your first ballet class at The Dance Source

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 Source

32619 N Scottsdale Rd #110, Scottsdale, AZ85266

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