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Utah Conservatory of the Performing Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Ballet school in American Fork, Utah
Performing arts academy offering dance, music, singing, and acting classes, plus summer camps.
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (801) 216-4625
- Website & schedule utahcopa.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–7 PM |
| Thursday | 3–7 PM |
| Friday | 3–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The great experiences have had such a positive impact on my daughters self esteem and confidence and has been reflected in all other parts of her life.”
What families & students say
“Her confidence has grown as well as her technique.”
“The great experiences have had such a positive impact on my daughters self esteem and confidence and has been reflected in all other parts of her life.”
“I attended a parent performance in preparation for the Shakespeare competition and was so impressed with the level of skill and how supportive the teachers are to the students.”
“Our daughter has participated in Dance Company (4 years) and MDT company (2 years) and really grown in her confidence and ability as a performer.”
“Our daughter has participated in Dance Company (4 years) and MDT company (2 years) and really grown in her confidence and ability as a performer.”
“The shows are consistently excellent—professionally produced, full of energy, and incredibly well-executed—but what I value most is the environment they’ve created.”
From the reviews
COPA is an amazing studio. They bring in top notch choreographers and instructors with Kathleen Christensen being one of them. We are thrilled with how she teaches and how much she cares about her students. The students receive much more than dance instruction.
COPA has had a profound and lasting impact on my daughter during some of the most important years of her life. She’s been heavily involved there for the past six years, with practices most weeknights. it’s been a consistently positive, enriching part of her development.
We have loved our experience at COPA. Our daughter has participated in Dance Company (4 years) and MDT company (2 years) and really grown in her confidence and ability as a performer. The teachers are exceptional, bringing many years of teaching and experience to the classroom.
Our family has loved our time at Utah COPA! We have had all four of our children there in various programs and every single one has had an amazing experience. As far as the training goes, this program works.
Your first ballet class at Utah Conservatory of the Performing Arts
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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