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Village Creative Dance
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Newark, Ohio
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
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 740-527-3269
- Website & schedule villagecreativedance.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I even tried out adult ballet myself after never dancing in my life and have had an amazing welcoming experience in that as well!”
“My daughter has done dance for 2 years at a competitive dance studio and never fully felt accepted and excited.”
What families & students say
“My daughter loves ballet, her teachers and her friends in class.”
“I’m so happy for my children to experience this kind, happy and healthy environment.”
“I even tried out adult ballet myself after never dancing in my life and have had an amazing welcoming experience in that as well!”
From the reviews
We love Village Creative Dance! My daughter is in the Creative Ballet class and has so much fun. Her instructor, Miss Angel, as well as the others at the studio are well versed in appropriate movement for young bodies to develop them safely, which is very important to me. My daughter loves the fun exercises they do.
We tried a few other dance studios before we found Village Creative Dance, so when I say this is by far the best dance studio in the area (maybe the world!), I mean it! Other studios seemed to move kids up in groups or by how much you pay. My daughter seemed more like a dollar sign or a number.
The experience my daughter and I have had at this studio has been wonderful. My daughter has experienced classes with teachers in lyrical dance, hip hop, tap, and ballet and each class and teacher has been nothing but the best with their knowledge, kindness, encouragement and positivity!
My daughter loves this dance studio. Ms. Angel is so good with the little ones. She takes time with them and has patience, she also lets them explore dance with so free time in her classes, which my daughter loves.
Adult ballet at Village Creative Dance
Village Creative Dance runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Village Creative 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.
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