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The Ohio Performing Arts Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Ballet school in Springfield, Ohio
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (937) 324-7444
- Website & schedule ohioperformingartsinstitute.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My son thinks of the studio as his home away from home.”
What families & students say
“From the 14 years of dancing & singing at Ohio Performing Arts Institute, I can tell you that not only is it a performing arts studio but also a second home.”
From the reviews
From the 14 years of dancing & singing at Ohio Performing Arts Institute, I can tell you that not only is it a performing arts studio but also a second home. I have learned so much in all my classes & the teachers there are absolutely phenomenal.
Highly recommend OPAI. Dance, acting, voice, they have it all. I’ve known Scot, and his vision for Springfield for 33 years. The experience, and exposure to performance life 🎭 is the best out there. They will guide you as far as you’d like to go. ❤️ Blessed for my time there, it truly helped make me who I am today.
First time taking granddaughter tonight. She took jazz and acting. Everyone was very nice. The owner and the teachers, especially the kids. They came right up and made Izzy feel very welcome.
The staff at OPAI are amazing. They treat every child with love and make them feel included and seen. My son thinks of the studio as his home away from home.
Your first ballet class at The Ohio Performing Arts Institute
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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