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Academy of Dance Arts - Downtown
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Rapid City, South Dakota
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 3–8 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (605) 309-8569
- Website & schedule rcdancearts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 12–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM |
| Thursday | 12–6 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has gone there since she was 3 years old (now 16) and loves it!”
How they train
What families & students say
“We feel blessed to be a part of the Academy family.”
From the reviews
Academy of Dance Arts is a great dance studio! I've taken ballet class in a number of studios across the country and I love my classes at ADA: the teachers are knowledgeable and give great cues and corrections, but they are also kind and patient. The whole atmosphere makes for a great dance environment.
No matter what personal, physical, or emotional struggles you deal with each day, when my daughter walks into her dance studio, she is greeted and treated by her instructors and fellow dancers with compassion and understanding. They help lift her up in all the hard times.
The academy of dance arts is like my second family! I’ve learned so much here, not only in dance but In other aspects of my life as well. The environment is supportive, positive and I’ve made many friends and found role models too. I couldn’t ask for anything better!
We feel blessed to be a part of the Academy family. They not only grow great dancers but wonderful people as well. The instructors are talented, kind and encouraging. They create a positive atmosphere that fosters a love of dance. Thank you Academy.
Your first ballet class at Academy of Dance Arts - Downtown
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.
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