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The Gift of Dance

5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in St. Augustine, Florida

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (904) 434-5607
  • Website & schedule giftofdance.net — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–6 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
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 Gift of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 23 mentions

“They do such a great job in building the kids confidence and helping them feel comfortable doing things like performing on stage!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Cristina offered us private lessons so my daughter could learn and catch up to the other girls in time for the fall season to start.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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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.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“They learned basic techniques that they still use in their classes today at 10 and 12 years old.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 6 mentions

“Amazing experience for my daughter. She loved it and everything was so well coordinated.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“They do such a great job in building the kids confidence and helping them feel comfortable doing things like performing on stage!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 7 mentions

“They do such a great job in building the kids confidence and helping them feel comfortable doing things like performing on stage!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“The program is so well run, incredibly convenient, and the teachers show their passion for teaching dance to the kiddos.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“They do such a great job in building the kids confidence and helping them feel comfortable doing things like performing on stage!”

From the reviews

My daughter absolutely loves Ms. Christina! She won’t dance for anyone else! The program is so well run, incredibly convenient, and the teachers show their passion for teaching dance to the kiddos. Can’t wait to have the classes start up again next Fall.

★★★★★ — Kristine, May 2022

The dance instructors were very professional, the show ran very smoothly. The costumes were very beautiful. I was proud to watch all the kids have fun and have confidence on stage. I reccommened "The Gift of Dance!"

★★★★★ — Akrystal, May 2025

Mrs Christina is the best of the best. My daughter is 3 and she's been going to The Gift of Dance for almost a year. She has the best time and looks forward to Tuesday mornings! Thank you Mrs Christina

★★★★★ — Abc, Dec 2020

Mrs. Cristina is so wonderful with my daughter.. I am so so happy we found The gift of Dance!! My daughter is 6yrs old and has never been in dance before.... Mrs. Cristina offered us private lessons so my daughter could learn and catch up to the other girls in time for the fall season to start..

★★★★★ — Sarah, Sep 2020

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Your first ballet class at The Gift 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 The Gift of Dance

161 Casa Sevilla Ave, St. Augustine, FL32092

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