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C-U Dance Arts Program
4.9 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Ballet school in Champaign, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone (217) 398-2376
- Website & schedule champaignparks.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My granddaughter loves attending ballet classes here.”
From the reviews
A very welcoming and inclusive studio, I loved teaching and taking dance classes here. The staff are lovely and the instruction is professional. I would HIGHLY recommend this studio to dancers of any level!
My granddaughter loves attending ballet classes here. Everyone is patient and genuinely cares for the children.
Your first ballet class at C-U Dance Arts Program
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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