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Turning Pointe Dance Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Ballet school in Latham, New York
Plan your first class
- 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 +1 518-783-1800
- Website & schedule tpdcny.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
“With all of this my daughter has grown not only as a dancer but as a compassionate, respectful, confident and caring person who happens to breathes dance!”
“My daughter is now in her 8th season with Turning Pointe and would never want to dance anywhere else.”
What families & students say
“Children walk out not only gaining stellar technique in all genres of dance – they are learning discipline and time management- all positive life skills.”
“My daughter absolutely loves every minute she is there”
“Incredible teachers, lots of styles and class times, and super supportive community and culture.”
“The teachers not only love & honor teaching but are so supportive, motivating, professional, and so dedicated!”
From the reviews
Turning Pointe is an amazing Dance Studio! The Teachers & Staff are beyond talented. They really care about all the students. My daughter was a first time dance student & they made her feel so welcomed, comfortable & confident! Hands down the best Dance Studio around!!!
My daughter has been dancing at Turning Pointe Dance Center for 7 years. The studio has something for all levels of dancers of all ages! They have an Award-Winning Dance Competition Team as well as Recreational Dance with an end of year recital. The instructors are exceptionally talented, very creative and dedicated.
My daughter has been attending TPDC for 10 years now! Wow!! Tara Haswell, her teachers and assistants promote a fantastic atmosphere for children to learn dance and have fun doing it. Teaching dance does not even scratch the surface of learning that happens within this studio.
Turning pointe is a wonderful dance studio. The director and instructors are very dedicated and nurturing. They promote an atmosphere of support, team work and charity. The older girls really help the younger girls. They do not tolerate bullying. My family is having a great experience there.
Your first ballet class at Turning Pointe Dance Center
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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