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Dance by Design

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Columbus, Indiana

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 812-341-7366
  • Website & schedule dance-by-design.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Dance by Design, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet

“My daughter has danced and/or cheered here for 6 years and loves it.”

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From the reviews

The owners are the absolute sweetest people!! They made us feel so welcome at their studio as newcomers to the dance world

★★★★★ — Kate, Nov 2023

My daughter has danced and/or cheered here for 6 years and loves it. Everyone is nice

★★★★★ — Staci, Aug 2017

She is on year four and we love it. Staff is awesome. No pressure. Fun and learning all in one.

★★★★★ — Dawn, Apr 2026

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Your first ballet class at Dance by Design

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 Dance by Design

1503 Cottage Ave Ste b, Columbus, IN47201

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