Since 1984
The Dance Place
of Newburyport
"For the love of movement and artistic expression..."
50 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
The Tannery Marketplace, Mill #1
Phone: (978) 465-1485
This studio is a no-glitz, non-competitive nurturing environment. Young dancers don't spend the whole year learning their "recital dance". They learn the various techniques of dance with different combinations each week. Attention to recital choreography is later in the year. The performance company does not compete, but presents several shows a year which include the dancers' own choreography. It's about the process, creativity, imagination, growth & building confidence. Our adult classes are ongoing and drop-in. (Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, African, Latin, Zumba...)
Our knowledgable and experienced teachers hold a loving and welcoming space for all.​
"Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom." ~ Friedrich Schiller
Voted #1 year after year ~ Newburyport Daily News "BEST OF" and Wicked Local's "READERS' CHOICE AWARDS" for best dance studio!
The Dance Place is a Newburyport dance studio where children and adults can indulge in their love for dance! Our non-competitive, nurturing environment allows dancers of any level and any age
to feel comfortable expressing themselves.
Important Announcements
Celebrating 40+ Years!
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Enrollment for kids' classes 5 years + is now closed. (Registration for 2025/26 begins May 1st.)
Recital is Saturday, June 14th at The Governor's Academy Byfield, MA
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Our treasured manager, Joppa director, teacher, and choreographer extraordinaire, Jen Steeves, has moved to Florida. She will continue to manage enrollment remotely, but we will truly miss her constant presence at the studio. She has been such a gift to The Dance Place. Her kindness, patience, talent and generosity have helped make The DP such a special, creative space. Jen, we love you!
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Email danceplacenbpt@gmail.com or call 978-465-1485 for assistance.​​​
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NEW Adult Intro to Luigi Jazz is now on Saturdays 9:00-10:15am.​
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School Cancellation Policy
For cancellations we follow the Newburyport school system. If it cancels, we cancel, which includes snow days, (& other inclement weather), and holidays, but does not include teacher workshops or the like. *There are SOME EXCEPTIONS. Please check this page for postings.
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Purchase Adult Classes Online!
You can purchase classes with PayPal here. Please present receipt at studio.
Adult classes on-going in: ballet, contemporary, Luigi jazz, tap, zumba, African, aerial.
Rates/schedule on "classes" page. Click here>
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The Dance Place is proud to be a member of the newly formed Newburyport Arts Collective which brings arts and cultural organizations in Newburyport together to advocate for the arts, create integrated events/promotions, and share ideas and resources as we all strive to rebuild better than ever following the pandemic. Learn more and check the NAC website regularly for arts and cultural events happening in Newburyport: www.newburyportartscollective.org
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Established in 1987 & based at The Dance Place, Exit performs several times a year. Visit www.exitdancetheatre.org
for information. Exit's compilation of past work and video projects as part of The Actors Studio's 2020 HERstory Month Festival can be seen at: http://whmdance.newburyportacting.org/
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