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Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Maumelle, Arkansas
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–5 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 501-803-9292
- Website & schedule tutusandtennisshoes.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter is in the 3-5 year old dance class and we have enjoyed her class here.”
What families & students say
“The teachers are amazing and love all the children like their own.”
“My daughter loves it and all the dance teachers are great.”
“Cannot say enough positive things about how kind the owner, Ms Charity, and her teachers Mr Austin & Ms Lilly have been.”
From the reviews
My daughter is in the 3-5 year old dance class and we have enjoyed her class here. Cannot say enough positive things about how kind the owner, Ms Charity, and her teachers Mr Austin & Ms Lilly have been. They are all patient, encouraging and bring such positive, welcoming energy every class.
Tutus and Tennis Shoes is WONDERFUL! My daughter is in her 9th year there and she loves it! The teachers are amazing and love all the children like their own. This studio has taught my daughter so much more than just dance; she has come out of her shell and become such a confident person.
This year is my daughter’s 8th year of dance and 5th year on the competition team. We love Tutu’s! The teachers are great! We love Mrs Charity! The studio is my daughter’s second home. She misses it during the summer and Christmas break.
This is my daughter’s second year and she loves it. Staff and teachers are very nice and patient. Ms. Charity is sweet as well. Would definitely recommend for your little one.
Adult ballet at Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio
Tutus and Tennis Shoes 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 Tutus and Tennis Shoes 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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