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Warwick Center for the Performing Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Ballet school in Warwick, New York
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 +1 845-986-2466
- Website & schedule warwickperformingarts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“They offer dance classes for all ages including adult beginner and professional classes.”
“A fantastic arts education for our children.”
“I highly recommend this place whether you are looking for an innovative performing arts preschool program or for a serious preprofessional training environment.”
What families & students say
“Owner is a sweetheart and great with kids”
“Students have the option of performing alongside professional dancers in fully produced classical ballets while also participating in many other community performances.”
“A wonderfully supportive learning environment, with incredible teachers and professional-quality performing opportunities for its students.”
From the reviews
This place is fantastic! It is truly one of the best places you can train in this area. They offer dance classes for all ages including adult beginner and professional classes.
A wonderfully supportive learning environment, with incredible teachers and professional-quality performing opportunities for its students. I can't recommend WCPA highly enough!
A fantastic arts education for our children. We are so lucky to have this in our town.
Adult ballet at Warwick Center for the Performing Arts
Warwick Center for the Performing Arts 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 Warwick Center for 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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