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Turning Pointe Dance Center
4.3 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Ballet school in Springfield, New Jersey
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 +1 973-376-2111
- Website & schedule turningpointedancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Friday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“In the short time my daughter has been attending classes, we’ve seen not only a noticeable improvement in her dance skills, but also a beautiful boost in her self-confidence.”
“I danced at Turning Pointe for almost 16 years, and I can say with confidence that it is one of the most exceptional and enriching experiences I've ever had.”
What families & students say
“The owner Julie fostered a truly wonderful environment that was tremendously supportive and encouraging and helped build my confidence from as early as I can remember.”
“For 10+ years I’ve had the pleasure to help with recitals for TPDC.”
“Miss Julie was always the most positive role model and a great professional example and teacher that I can remember looking up too from the very beginning.”
“In the short time my daughter has been attending classes, we’ve seen not only a noticeable improvement in her dance skills, but also a beautiful boost in her self-confidence.”
From the reviews
My sisters and I went to Turning Pointe for about 20 years in total. Miss Julie is the most amazing dance teacher I could have asked for. She loves the art of dance and cultivates an environment for children to form their own love & passion for dance. If you want your child to love to dance, you should send them here.
My daughter has been a student here for almost 5 years. There has been a recent change in the teaching staff and I believe these negative comments that have been popping up within the last week is a result of this. It's no coincidence that these 1-star ratings are just recently being posted.
I grew up dancing at TPDC since 3 years old. I’m now 25 and still come “home” to the studio and to see the girls I grew up dancing with who are like my sisters. Miss Julie was always the most positive role model and a great professional example and teacher that I can remember looking up too from the very beginning.
For 10+ years I’ve had the pleasure to help with recitals for TPDC. I watched Miss Julie teach and positively influence my nieces and all the other young people who have been lucky enough to dance at TPDC! Many of these young people have grown to be successful adults!
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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