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Turning Pointe Dance

4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Ballet school in Kalispell, Montana

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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 (406) 212-0422
  • Website & schedule turning-pointe-dance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–10 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–10 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9 AM–10 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 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, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 23 mentions

“Ms Chelsea is amazing with the kids, my daughter took a minute to warm up and she allowed me to sit in the class with her until my daughter was fully comfortable being on her own.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 4 mentions

“My two daughters have both done dance since preschool years and have be at different dance studios, which we were not always happy with.”

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🩰 Pointe 16 mentions

“I have been dancing for 12 years now and personally I feel I have progressed more in a year at Turning Pointe than in a year at another studio.”

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👣 Pre-Pointe

“(ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, broadway, pre-pointe, and pointe) So happy and blessed to be part of this expanding studio, and simply can’t say enough good things!”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“Turning Pointe offers a wide variety of classes, as well as dance camps and private lessons and is amazingly affordable!”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet 2 mentions

“Great instruction and patience with each student is what you can expect from this tight knit staff and it is very accessible for children with special needs in the community.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 7 mentions

“My 11 year old daughter is excited to start this fall as well, after seeing how wonderful Miss Chelsea is with special needs students like herself.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“She made my girls feel so much a part of dance even though it was their first time.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loves her first year of dance with turning pointe dance.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“Chelsea and her team do important work to instill confidence in the dancers performing stage and self-confidence to carry with them in life.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 5 mentions

“Chelsea is also very accommodating, personally i do theatre at school, Chelsea has supported me doing it and is okay with me missing a few classes for a performance.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“To see her grow and learn as well as heal when working with this company has been an absolute blessing for us!”

From the reviews

Wonderful dance studio for all ages!! My 14 year old daughter is starting her 12th year of dance, and started at Turning Pointe last fall. My 11 year old daughter is excited to start this fall as well, after seeing how wonderful Miss Chelsea is with special needs students like herself.

★★★★★ — Nikki, Jul 2019

I absolutely love this studio, I started last fall and I have really progressed throughout the year. Chelsea is an amazing instructor, she makes me feel safe and comfortable in the studio.

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Jul 2019

We love Turning Pointe Dance Studio! Mrs. Chelsea is so patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Our daughter has been taking dance for 3 years with Mr. Chelsea. We like that she tries to keep the toddler/preschool classes smaller. We feel it gives a more one on one experience. Dance with Mrs.

★★★★★ — Amy, May 2020

My children have been dancing with Chelsea and other instructors at TPD for many years. They have tried multiple styles of dance and then narrowed their focus. I love the inclusivity of this studio. The choreography is excellent so the end of the year performances are really fun to watch.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Jan 2025

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Your first ballet class at Turning Pointe Dance

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

3525 Autumn Ct, Kalispell, MT59901

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