Applegate Dance Studio is a lovely, one-studio ballet oriented dance studio that creates an affirming, friendly, fun, family-like atmosphere. It is a beautiful studio in a gorgeous location with beautiful windows and floors. The studio provides a home for both the professionally oriented dancer and the recreational dancer, with a focus on creating art. Dancers are challenged and flourish both physically and mentally in a suitable milieu, building technique in a non-competitive environment with no competition team. This emphasis allows students to focus on accomplishment, confidence, self-esteem, and joy. The studio offers drop-in adult classes in addition to children's classes and puts on a performance each year. Class options include Gentle Barre Exercise, Zumba, ballet, and other adult dance and fitness classes, all of which are very high quality. Classes are separated from performance rehearsals, ensuring a full class experience for all. It is an excellent choice and the right place to start dancing, especially for little ones, and is also a great place to make friends. Some feedback notes a wish for more options for class times and scheduling flexibility.
I am thrilled to have an opportunity to take adult ballet classes. I have been taking intermediate ballet classes but recently added a beginning class which helps with technique. Both teachers are excellent, experienced and professional.
January 2025
I've taken the Gentle Barre Exercise class a few times and totally enjoyed it. The instructor is fabulous and seems to taylor the types of moves to who is in the class. I can't wait to get back to it after the holidays!
January 2025
After a 20-year break from ballet, I started taking lessons here again with Rebecca, and she's wonderful! I love this studio.
