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Academy of Dance
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Yankton, South Dakota
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 605-665-7729
- Website & schedule academyofdanceyankton.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–3:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
How they train
Your first ballet class at Academy of Dance
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.