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The Movement Lab Dance Studio - Merced
4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Ballet school in Merced, California
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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 209-203-5678
- Website & schedule themovementlabdance.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30–10:15 am, 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30 pm–12 am |
| Friday | 12–11:15 am, 3:30–5:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My kids have been coming here for two years now and I have had nothing but great experiences with the studio and all of the staff.”
“Definitly a great studio to send your kids to or take adult classes at!”
What families & students say
“The dance teachers keep it positive and very supportive to all the dancers' different skill levels in class.”
“It is organized and professional.”
From the reviews
We just moved here, my daughter was looking for activities to make friends and learn new things. This studio is clean. The dance teachers keep it positive and very supportive to all the dancers' different skill levels in class. All the participants seemed like they were enjoying the class.
Every class I have taken at this studio is phenomenal. The staff is all so kind and supportive!! Definitly a great studio to send your kids to or take adult classes at!
I think that the movie lab is so good. And especially because all the teachers are nice and no one sassy. Everyone's eyes everyone shows you where if you don't know what to do. They hope you change into stuff. That they show you where stuff are. And they're so nice so I think I write this a 5 star.
The passion for dance these instructors have is unmatched. My kids have been coming here for two years now and I have had nothing but great experiences with the studio and all of the staff. Such a welcoming environment where everyone truly wants the best for each student.
Adult ballet at The Movement Lab Dance Studio - Merced
The Movement Lab Dance Studio - Merced 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 Movement Lab Dance Studio - Merced
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.
