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.
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Fall 2024 Schedule below. Kids' classes begin Monday, September 9th.
Adult classes ongoing & drop-in. (In blue font)
"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.
Joppa Teen 2024 - Between Villages, choreography by Jen Steeves, music: Noah Kahan
Adult Classes
Adults can drop in all year round for classes in Luigi Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, Zumba, & African. Our Luigi instructors learned from the master himself and have vast knowledge of its subtleties and style; Ballet instructors gently teach the proper alignment and intricacies of this classical discipline; Contemporary teachers engage dancers with original, expressive movement. Zumba classes are full of energy and camaraderie. Tap is a study in rhythm and traditional patterns that have been passed down for years.
Children's Classes
Children's classes run during the school year and during summer intensives and workshops. The same philosophy goes for our children’s classes. It’s about the creative process, the love of movement and artistic expression, while learning the fundamentals of dance. Our Joppa Dance youth companies have the additional opportunity to perform throughout the year, attend master classes, mount their own pieces and tour the world! Auditions for Joppa are held every June.
Important Announcements
Celebrating 40+ Years!
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​Fall Classes Begin MON. September 9th
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Our treasured manager, Joppa director, teacher, and choreographer extraordinaire, Jen Steeves, will be leaving us for her new home in 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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2024/25 Season Enrollment:
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.
New Wednesday & Friday 9:00am ChoreoMotion with Fontaine. Jazz-HipHop-Latin mix!​
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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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