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Turning Pointe - A Dance Studio
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Ballet school in Longwood, Florida
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
- Ages classes for ages 2–13 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Class price classes around $15 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 407-862-5500
- Website & schedule turningpointedance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I now teach here and couldn’t be more grateful to share my passion for dance to this generation of children in such a safe, clean, happy, family environment.”
“We came to Turning Pointe – A Dance Studio from another local studio because we wanted a more advanced, competitive studio with a strong focus on technique.”
What families & students say
“We came to Turning Pointe – A Dance Studio from another local studio because we wanted a more advanced, competitive studio with a strong focus on technique.”
“Danielle, all the teachers, and the staff are amazing, talented, extremely encouraging, and so welcoming.”
“My daughter has not only grown as a dancer but a confident young person and that is due to the hard work, dedication, and loving/ safe environment Danielle and the staff provides.”
“The studio truly feels like a family, and the teachers are not only incredibly skilled but also have strong educational backgrounds that shine through in the way they teach.”
“I've been affiliated with this studio for years and without a doubt is one of the most dedicated and talented group of professionals in this State.”
“I can't recommend it enough—such an amazing place for kids to build confidence and lifelong memories through the art of dance!”
From the reviews
Turning Point- A Dance Studio is my daughter’s home away from home. She has been dancing here for the last 8 years and has loved every minute of it. Danielle, all the teachers, and the staff are amazing, talented, extremely encouraging, and so welcoming.
My daughter (6) has been dancing at Turning Pointe for two years now, and it has truly become a second home for our family. The teachers and staff are not only incredibly warm and supportive, but they also care deeply about the well-being and growth of each child.
I started dancing at Turning Pointe at the age of 2 and 24 years later I still call this dance studio my home. Every single Turning Pointe teacher especially Ms. Danielle has prepared me with everything I have needed to dance at the collegiate level, fsu Golden Girls dance team and now professionally.
My daughter has danced under Danielle’s leadership for the past 10 years. Owning several businesses myself , the hard part about google reviews is you can be former employees or customers that feel they can say anything that is simply not true.
Adult ballet at Turning Pointe - A Dance Studio
Turning Pointe - A Dance Studio 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 Turning Pointe - A Dance Studio
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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