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Allison's Dance Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Ballet school in Brandon, South Dakota

Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 605-582-5678
  • Website & schedule allisonsdanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–7:45 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 3:30–7 pm
Thursday 9 am–8:30 pm
Friday 4:30–5:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 5–8 pm

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 Allison's Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 19 mentions

“My daughter has been going to ADA for 3 years now and her confidence not only in her physical ability to move but in her inner beauty shines through when she dances!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“She has learned techiques, correct names on the types of moves, turns, and jumps, and they also offer great one-on-one learning too.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions
🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“The staff is friendly and are very trusting with your child. My dancer loves to show off what they have learned!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 14 mentions

“My daughter has been going to ADA for 3 years now and her confidence not only in her physical ability to move but in her inner beauty shines through when she dances!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“They have 2 dance recitals a year rather than multiple ones all over the place.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 6 mentions

“The communication with the families is stellar and there are many opportunities for the students to shine.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“My daughter has been going to ADA for 3 years now and her confidence not only in her physical ability to move but in her inner beauty shines through when she dances!”

From the reviews

Allisons is a GREAT place to dance!! It has all different kinds of dance styles!! All the teachers are super nice!! You can start dancing here as young as 3 years to however long u want to!! There is a competition team, but if that's not for you, you can take recreational classes too.

★★★★★ — Cecilia, Aug 2017

My daughter has been going to ADA for 3 years now and her confidence not only in her physical ability to move but in her inner beauty shines through when she dances! The instructors work so close with the children and really get to know them and actually care about them personally!

★★★★★ — Brittni, Dec 2023

We LOVE Allison's Dance Academy. We are attending our 5th year and have tried 2 of their locations. Absolutely amazing. Our child has learned so much from what they have to offer for different styles of dance.

★★★★★ — Emily, Aug 2021

All 3 of my daughters have been a part of the Allison's Dance Academy Family! We have been with Allison's for over 10 years, with no regrets! Great dance instructors, studio, and staff! I would recommend Allison's to anyone either wanting to get started in dance, or someone that is accomplished as a dancer!

★★★★★ — Chad, Aug 2021

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Your first ballet class at Allison's Dance Academy

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 Allison's Dance Academy

1304 S Sioux Blvd, Brandon, SD57005

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