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Walker's Gymnastics & Dance

4.4 ★★★★☆ 78 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lowell, Massachusetts

Free trial Kids & teens

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
  • Ages classes for ages 5–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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 (978) 459-4954
  • Website & schedule walkersgymnasticsdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM
Thursday 3:30–8 PM
Friday 3:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3:30 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 Walker's Gymnastics & Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 24 mentions

“Walker's Dance Troupe has given my daughter the skills needed not only to be successful at competitions, but happiness and self-confidence.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Walker's Gymnastics & Dance teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 78 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“They are creative, technique driven and passionate about what they teach!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Excellent coaches that made it fun in a supportive beginner environment.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“And my kids absolutely love it there!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 24 mentions

“Walker's Dance Troupe has given my daughter the skills needed not only to be successful at competitions, but happiness and self-confidence.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“As part of the competitive dance team, she has received superior training in ballet, modern, jazz, partnering, performance and fitness.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

From the reviews

Walkers is a place you can feel comfortable sending your children, whether they have natural talent or physical challenges, because ALL of the teachers and staff CARE about each of those children who walk into their class! Both of my girls dance at Walker's.

★★★★★ — Jana, Aug 2018

My daughter was a very shy 7 year old, I put her in dance at Walkers to help her be with other children and she loved to dance. She is now 14 years old, confident and apart of the competition team. The staff has embraced her with confidence and positive feedback that she continues to call Walkers her second family.

★★★★★ — A, Feb 2019

My daughter has been dancing here for 12 years. It has become a second home to both her and me. We have made many friends that have become family. The owner and teachers are nothing but kind, caring and encouraging. They are always working with the students to give them the best education.

★★★★★ — Renee, Jun 2018

My daughter has called Walker's her second home for more than 10 years. As part of the competitive dance team, she has received superior training in ballet, modern, jazz, partnering, performance and fitness. The faculty routinely develops unique and challenging choreography that you don't see at most competitions.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Feb 2019

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Your first ballet class at Walker's Gymnastics & 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 Walker's Gymnastics & Dance

312 Plain St, Lowell, MA01852

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