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Anita's Dance Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Ballet school in New Berlin, Wisconsin

Kids & teens Private lessons Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • 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 (414) 427-8600
  • Website & schedule anitasdancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8 PM
Thursday 4:30–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM–3 PM
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 Anita's Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 52 mentions

“Additionally, my daughter received an award, from her dance teachers, that recognized her exceptional listening skills, attendance, and improvement in dance knowledge.”

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Teen Ballet 6 mentions

“Those dancers worked hard on their performances and did great, however I feel the choreography missed the mark on age appropriateness for the tween/teen dancers.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Make it fun and memorable by taking private lessons at Anita's Dance Center.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 67 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“I am grateful for their focus on technique, promoting a healthy and safe dance environment and family friendly recitals.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Mrs Anita is always so welcoming and wanting to talk to all the parents to get to know them and the dancers!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 8 mentions

“Thank you Anita, Brooke and staff for such a great experience for my daughter to look forward to every week! The confidence and joy you bring my daughter is invaluable!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 21 mentions

“She stands strongly on her belief's that dance is about building confidence and giving children a place to go that is device free and EVERYONE is accepted.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 22 mentions

“My daughter has been attending Anita's for a few years and I have had the opportunity to watch some wonderful recitals.”

serious pre-professional training 10 mentions

“I would highly recommend Anita's Dance Center to any serious dancers as well as anyone who is curious but unsure.”

From the reviews

We love Anitas’s Dance Center! My daughter started dancing there when she was 3, now 10. Anita and the staff are so amazing, supportive, and really encourage the dancers to do their best and grow. They let them be kids with age appropriate costumes and choreography.

★★★★★ — Sue, Dec 2020

My daughter has danced at Anita's for the past several years. We both absolutely love it here! Anita is so inspiring and very honest with all dancers and parents. She stands strongly on her belief's that dance is about building confidence and giving children a place to go that is device free and EVERYONE is accepted.

★★★★★ — Laura, Aug 2018

Our daughter has danced at Anita's since she was 8 (now 14). She has had amazing opportunities through weekly classes, master workshops with internationally known dancers and choreographers, as well as performing opportunities including regional and national competition teams where the team has been honored to win…

★★★★★ — Tracy, Jul 2018

We are second generation students at Anita's Dance Center. My sister was a student from 1994 - 2006. I have two daughters that began dancing in 2010 & 2013. Anita and her staff are awesome and very professional. Dance is a very expensive hobby and the prices at Anita's are very reasonable.

★★★★★ — Cameron, Apr 2022

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Your first ballet class at Anita's Dance Center

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 Anita's Dance Center

2520 S 170th St, New Berlin, WI53151

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