Ballet Absolute beginner Kids
Absolute Beginner Ballet.
at Mt.Airy Performing Arts, Philadelphia · 5.0★ (6 Google reviews)
Next class
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM
Saturdays 9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Ask first: Call +1215-248-1810 · Email
Checked against the studio’s timetable yesterday
About this class
A 50-minute absolute beginner ballet class for kids, on Saturdays at 9:00 AM, at Mt.Airy Performing Arts, 230 E Gowen Ave. The studio lists 32 classes a week: Ballet (11), Tap (4), Contemporary (3), Hip-Hop (3), Jazz (3), and Broadway Musical Theater, and 10 of them are at beginner level.
From the studio’s timetable“3-5 yrs”
DanceHow data
Ballet classes in Philadelphia
Every ballet class we track in Philadelphia, read from studio timetables.
507
ballet classes a week
90
studios teach it
35%
start at 6:00 PM or later
$20
median drop-in price
Ballet classes by day
Monday is the busiest day for ballet in Philadelphia (79 of 421 dated classes). 35% start at 6:00 PM or later. The median drop-in price is $20.
This week at Mt.Airy Performing Arts
Can’t do Saturdays? Absolute beginner ballet also runs here on Thursdays at 4:30 PM.
Showing ballet only. All 32 classes at Mt.Airy Performing Arts →
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Sat, Oct 24
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
230 E Gowen Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Dance school
DirectionsSame style nearby
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Before you go
Your first ballet class
Is ballet beginner-friendly for adults with no dance experience?
Absolutely. Ballet classes specifically designed for adult beginners assume zero prior experience and move at a pace that lets you learn foundational technique without feeling rushed. Many adult learners are returning to dance after years away or trying it for the first time, and studios increasingly run adult-only beginner classes where everyone's in the same boat.
What should I wear to my first ballet class?
Wear comfortable, moveable clothes like a t-shirt and leggings or soft trousers. Most beginners wear ballet flats or go barefoot. Tie your hair back loosely, remove jewellery, and bring a water bottle. You don't need special gear to start—keep it simple and practical.
Questions about this class
Can I just turn up?
It's listed as a drop-in class, so you can usually pay on the day. Ask before you go: on mtairyperformingarts.org or call +1215-248-1810.
How much is it?
$18 (drop in).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as absolute beginner for kids. There's also a absolute beginner ballet class here on Thursdays at 4:30 PM.
When does it run?
Every Saturday, 9:00 AM–9:50 AM.
Where is it?
Mt.Airy Performing Arts, 230 E Gowen Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
Answers come from this class’s listing and update when the timetable does.
How we know this
- We read this class from the studio’s own timetable: mtairyperformingarts.org/dance-class-schedule/
- First listed on DanceHow October 18, 2026; last checked yesterday. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 5.0★ from 6 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.