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White Mountain Dance Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Ballet school in Pinetop, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 2 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 928-224-9128
- Website & schedule whitemountaindancestudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“From the pre-school classes through the adult classes, every class is creatively tailored to challenge, encourage, and cultivate a love of dance.”
“My daughter Emberly has just started her ballet journey and loved every bit of it!”
“My daughter’s first private lesson at White Mountain Dance Studio was amazing!”
What families & students say
“Derek and Skylar have been so welcoming and I have learned so much from their beginner classes!”
“From the pre-school classes through the adult classes, every class is creatively tailored to challenge, encourage, and cultivate a love of dance.”
From the reviews
My wife and I booked a private dance lesson with Skylar. She was polite, helpful, and friendly and put us both of these. We had an amazing experience. She and Derek are both wonderful people. Would recommend anybody booking a lesson there they were so fun to work with and made us feel very comfortable.
Our first time at the white mountain dance studio with instructors Derek and Skylar. We attended the country workshop and learned both country swing and two-step. Both Derek and Skylar are wonderfully professional, personal, and skilled. Such a great addition to our community! Thank you Derek and Skylar!
We loved our one on one dance lesson with Skylar! We decided to try something new for our 28th anniversary and this was such a fun experience. I am not a dancer, but Skylar broke everything down into small steps that were easy to learn and was super helpful and patient. We smiled and laughed the whole time!
We met Derek and Skylar at the biz expo in ShowLow. We found them to be very nice, fun, polite people who understand dance and how to share it with people who may be nervous or uncertain.
Adult ballet at White Mountain Dance Studio
White Mountain Dance Studio 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 White Mountain Dance Studio
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.