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Children's Dance Conservatory / IYB

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Mercer Island, Washington

Ballet school Kids & teens 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 206-522-9399
  • Website & schedule childrensdance.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3–8:30 pm
Wednesday 1–8:30 pm
Thursday 3–8:30 pm
Friday 3–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–6:30 pm
Sunday 1–4:30 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 Children's Dance Conservatory / IYB, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“My daughter has danced at Children’s Dance Conservatory for 11 years.”

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Pre-Professional 2 mentions

“She is in her eighth year at the conservatory and continues to fuel her ballet passion.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 5 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“She belongs to a nurturing community that builds confidence, friendships, and performance.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“She is in her eighth year at the conservatory and continues to fuel her ballet passion.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Our daughter has not only learned the fundamentals of classical ballet, but also the life lessons of hard work, discipline, poise and stage presence.”

From the reviews

Our daughter has not only learned the fundamentals of classical ballet, but also the life lessons of hard work, discipline, poise and stage presence. She belongs to a nurturing community that builds confidence, friendships, and performance.

★★★★★ — Shannon, Mar 2022

This is a wonderful place for children to learn classical ballet. I was a student of Miss Susan as a child and have enrolled all my daughters. They learn such grace and athleticism. Ballet helps with sports, poise, presentation skills, and gives you grace your whole life long.

★★★★★ — Suzyqlll, Oct 2024

My daughter has danced at Children’s Dance Conservatory for 11 years. The poise, confidence and presentation skills she has developed will last her a lifetime.

★★★★★ — Jenny, Apr 2022

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Your first ballet class at Children's Dance Conservatory / IYB

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 Children's Dance Conservatory / IYB

8635 SE 68th St, Mercer Island, WA98040

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