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Wappingers Dance Educators

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wappingers Falls, New York

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 845-297-2204
  • Website & schedule wappingersdanceeducators.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 3:30–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–2 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 Wappingers Dance Educators, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

From the reviews

No one does it like Jacqui! Over 20 years of teaching experience, there’s no one better to teach the fundamentals and advanced techniques like Wappingers Dance Educators

★★★★★ — Evolved, Dec 2024

A fun recreational dance studio with very nice and talented people. The teachers are amazing, and I recommend this studio for and dancers-to-be

★★★★★ — Brianna, Jun 2019

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Your first ballet class at Wappingers Dance Educators

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 Wappingers Dance Educators

1830 South Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY12590

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