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Turning Pointe Dance Company Lockport

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lockport, Illinois

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe

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 +1 815-836-3970
  • Website & schedule tpdcdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:30 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Turning Pointe Dance Company Lockport, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 22 mentions

“I enrolled my daughter at TPDC during the summer of 2019 when I saw a parent ask about their favorite dance studios for their littles in Lockport.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 6 mentions

“The teachers are amazing and my daughter has grown so much as a dancer, all while being with her best friends!”

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“All of her dance teachers really know about choreography, technique, and how to challenge their dancers in a positive way!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“Wonderful and caring teachers, professional and organized system, and my daughters love it there!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 9 mentions

“My daughter is very shy at first and I’ve noticed that her confidence in her self has flourished since being apart of such a great place.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“She actually danced a little bit at the recital too and she really enjoyed dancing in the classes with her friends!”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“Everyone is always saying hi to my daughter, the teacher's, the older girls in the company everyone has been great!”

From the reviews

My daughter had been going since she was 3. She is now 6! She loves all the teachers and girls and wouldn't dream of having her go anywhere else. Fingers Crossed for her to make their amazing dance team!

★★★★★ — Amber, Jun 2023

TPDC\Ignite Dance Company is amazing! My daughter has been going since she was 1 1/2 years old. This fall she will start her 9th season! Time flies when you are having fun! She started out in recreational dance (TPDC) and has now been on the Ignite Competitive Team in her 3rd year.

★★★★★ — Tara, May 2022

I can not say enough about the positive experience my daughter has had at TPDC. She started dance in the pre dance program when she was four years old and was hooked! She soon tried out as a 5 year old for the competitive dance team, Ignite and has been a member ever since.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, May 2022

If I can give 10 stars I would! This was our first time at the studio and our daughter was in the toddler class at the Lockport location. Her teacher - Miss. Chrissy - is an awesome and an amazing teacher.

★★★★★ — Erin, Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 50 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Turning Pointe Dance Company Lockport

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Turning Pointe Dance Company Lockport

934 E 9th St, Lockport, IL60441

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