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Barbara Thompson School-Dance
4.8 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Ballet school in Jacksonville, Florida
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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (904) 997-0002
- Website & schedule barbarathompsondance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter loves her dance class experiences at the dance studio, extremely welcoming and very diverse!”
What families & students say
“That in itself should inform others that we believe of the honesty and integrity throughout the family owned business.”
“I can't wait for the recital.”
“My last review I had the wrong information from a friend and I wrong accused you guys it seems like a great studio”
“Across that time, they have been the most kind, professional, and dependable business I have dealt with.”
From the reviews
Both of our daughters attended BTSD, and one is currently instructing and has been with the studio for over 22 years. That in itself should inform others that we believe of the honesty and integrity throughout the family owned business.
Barbara Thompson School of Dance is top notch. Best dance studio for children in Jacksonville, FL. My dancer has developed so much as a person and teammate because of her years of experience at BTSD
Hands down the best dance studio in Jacksonville, Florida. We drive 40 mins each way for our daughters to learn ballet and tap here. It is truly a family business. We could not love it more!
My daughter has attended dance since she was 3. She will be 7 this year. She loves Barbara Thompson and so does out family.
Your first ballet class at Barbara Thompson School-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.
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