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Barrington Dance Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Ballet school in Barrington, Illinois
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
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 847-382-6333
- Website & schedule barringtondanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Since starting with BDA a few year ago, we, along with our children have been very happy and excited with all the lovely content BDA continues to keep our girls connected with.”
“While we loved our old studio, it just wasn't enough anymore for what she wanted and needed as a high schooler serious about ballet.”
“We look so forward to the future of our little ballerinas and years dancing within this community!”
What families & students say
“The focus on ballet technique and the overall art of dance is what drew us to BDA.”
“My daughter loves this dance school. She loves being a part of the Nutcracker every year.”
“BDA provides a positive and supportive classroom environment along with quality performance opportunities for its dancers.”
“With a lot of references, that have pushed us over the years; we have a 4-year old and a Nutcracker dancer this year who is 7.”
“We enjoy the aspect of community, and BDA continues to thrive with keeping this training very community and family orientated, with all aspects of dance training professionalism.”
“Being a dancer at BDA instills good discipline, great character, and personal growth opportunities.”
From the reviews
So appreciative of the high quality, professional training that the Barrington Dance Academy offers. BDA provides a positive and supportive classroom environment along with quality performance opportunities for its dancers.
Since starting with BDA a few year ago, we, along with our children have been very happy and excited with all the lovely content BDA continues to keep our girls connected with. The teachers are kind, patient, compassionate, friendly and keeps the excitement continuous.
Barrington Dance Academy is such a professional and high quality studio! The staff are top-notch in terms of their skill sets and in their interactions with students. They truly care for "whole dancer", delivering excellent and challenging instruction while maintaining care and compassion.
Our family has recently started at BDA. With a lot of references, that have pushed us over the years; we have a 4-year old and a Nutcracker dancer this year who is 7. The whole experience has been welcoming and completely appreciative of trail lessons, and merging us into the BDA family!
Your first ballet class at Barrington 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.
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