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Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in East Rochester, New York
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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 585-348-9156
- Website & schedule tournesoldance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“If you are looking for adult dance classes, where you don’t have to feel silly because of your age, maybe a little weight gain, what you wear, this is the place!”
What families & students say
“They provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for adults to learn to dance or to come back to dance later in life.”
“Every single person I’ve met here has been so nice and supportive, so if you have ever thought about trying dance as an adult, try it here!”
“As an adult I thought about learning ballet but never found a place just for adults.”
From the reviews
Tournesol Dance is an amazing studio for ALL adult dancers. If you’ve never danced before, or maybe only danced as a kid, or if you’ve danced your whole life like I have, they have a program to fit your starting point, no matter where that is!
I am so glad I found this studio and am able to continue dancing as an adult! Every single person I’ve met here has been so nice and supportive, so if you have ever thought about trying dance as an adult, try it here!
I’ve been dancing at Tournesol Dance for almost four years, and it’s been incredible. It’s a safe, welcoming space for adult dancers, with amazing instructors and a truly supportive community.
I’ve been dancing with Tournesol since they opened their doors and have been a student of the owner of the studio for years before. Erica is the BEST!! They provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for adults to learn to dance or to come back to dance later in life.
Adult ballet at Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups
Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups
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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