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Academy of Dance Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 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) 719-5678
- Website & schedule rcdancearts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“After moving, our next couple dance studio experiences were focused on making money, and one of the dance instructors really had no business working with young children.”
“We’re currently in the process of finding a preschool for my daughter, and I wish it could be as easy as setting this dance class up, was.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Dancers are taught to uphold their technique while also embracing their own personality, in these other cities, while dancing with young folks from Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, etc.”
“If you want your child to attend a dance studio focused on the student, with a warm and welcoming environment, then I highly recommend you consider this studio.”
“Needless to say my daughter loved it and he teachers as well as the other staff working were amazing and very welcoming!”
“Not only has she learned good technique across all styles from ballet to tap, modern, jazz, hip hop and contemporary her fellow dancers and teachers are a second family.”
“Looking forward to her next class and seeing her grow in confidence and build friendships along the way.”
From the reviews
As a family, we have lived in several states across the US. We originally moved to Rapid City in 1999, and our oldest daughter started dance that year. After trying two other disappointing dance studios, we listened to the advice of several friends and finally decided to switch our oldest daughter to yet another dance…
We have been a part of the Academy family for over 6 years now and have been impressed and inspired by the quality dance education and the commitment to developing each dancer as a whole. Kindness, positivity, and encouragement are values that are seen, felt, and shared at every lesson by instructors and dancers alike.
I have danced with Academy since I was four-years-old. In my 13 years at Academy I have not only grown as a dancer but as a person as well. The faculty and fellow dancers are among some of the nicest, most nurturing, and humble people I've ever met.
After just 1 year of enrollment, we have fallen in love with Academy. We have 5 dancers currently enrolled in classes, ranging in age from a very shy 6 year old girl to a first time dancer that is our 16 year old son. These and everyone in between has been welcomed with open arms and made to feel like they belong.
Your first ballet class at Academy of Dance 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.
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