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Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Ballet school in Peoria, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (309) 713-1985
- Website & schedule ciballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | 2–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I highly recommend you take your children to this amazing dance studio.”
“Being put into pointe shoes is something your must prepare your body for.”
What families & students say
“Going here is just an extension to family with great instructors!”
“I had the opportunity to see the premiere performance of Ann Frank, and the quality of the dance was amazing.”
From the reviews
I had the opportunity to see the premiere performance of Ann Frank, and the quality of the dance was amazing. The dancers displayed incredible emotion and told the story in great detail without the use of words. This production needs to go nationally.
If you want your child to learn good technique this is where you want them to dance. Cornerstone is a very structured dance academy. Class time is time to focus and learn. My daughter has danced here for 5 years and she loves it.She loves the fact she can concentrate in class without others goofing off disturbing her.
The instruction given at cornerstone is exceptional. I highly recommend you take your children to this amazing dance studio.
My daughter has danced here for years now. Going here is just an extension to family with great instructors!
Adult ballet at Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts
Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts
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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