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Classical Dance Academy
3.8 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Pekin, Illinois
Plan your first class
- 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
- Phone (309) 477-4020
- Website & schedule classicaldancepekin.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“We have been at this studio for 7yrs now and can not thank them enough for the amount of teaching, encouragement, and love poured into our children.”
From the reviews
We have been at this studio for 7yrs now and can not thank them enough for the amount of teaching, encouragement, and love poured into our children. l have 2 dancers, including the 1st boy dancer. If you are looking for more than just learning a few basic dance steps... check out Classical Dance Academy!
If you're looking for a dance studio for your kids, Liz, Christian and their staff are the #1 dance instructors in the Central Illinois Area! They taught my daughter and now they are teaching my son!
Your first ballet class at Classical 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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