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Academy For the Performing Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Moline, Illinois

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 309-757-0071
  • Website & schedule qcacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 4:30–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Academy For the Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 16 mentions

“My daughters love dancing here and I love the individualized attention they each receive even in their group classes.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“My daughters love dancing here and I love the individualized attention they each receive even in their group classes.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“I have been apart of the Academy family since I was 5.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 6 mentions

“My girls love dancing at the Academy for the Performing Arts!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 6 mentions

“We love the staff & have always felt like the communication has been wonderful between staff & parents!”

From the reviews

My daughter has been dancing at the academy for over a year. First she joined the recreation dance class with the awesome Miss Brandy, and then for the competition team with Miss Tammy.

★★★★★ — Kla, Mar 2019

My daughter did two years of the rec dance at The Academy and learned a tremendous amount. Her love for dance has also grown. She now has graduated to "The Company" (competition squad at the Academy).

★★★★★ — Monroe’S, Aug 2018

We are very happy we chose AFTPA. Our daughter's face lights up when she talks about her teachers and studio sisters. Tammy and her staff do an amazing job teaching the girls. If you're looking for a dance studio, I would highly recommend AFTPA.

★★★★★ — Jeff, Aug 2018

My daughter absolutely loves Academy For the Performing Arts. Miss Tammy and all the teachers are knowledgable, patient, and just plain amazing. We have tried other dance studios in the area, but AFTPA is the best hands down!

★★★★★ — Amanda, May 2020

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Your first ballet class at Academy For the Performing Arts

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Academy For the Performing Arts

1506 6th Ave, Moline, IL61265

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