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Dance Fam
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Ballet school in Carmel, Indiana
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 317-733-5022
- Website & schedule dancefam.co — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12:30 pm, 5:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11 am, 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8–11 am, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8–11 am, 7–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I loved the energy and positive atmosphere, and I plan to come back and try out some of the adult classes for myself.”
“I’ve had the freaking best time learning how to tap as an adult in Jess’s absolute beginner/beginner classes.”
“I did show choir in high school, and I've missed the process of learning choreography.”
What families & students say
“I wanted to try something new, but the beginner tap class was a lot of work for me to try and keep up the pace.”
“The instructors are so supportive and make the classes fun for everyone at all levels of dance skill and experience.”
“I loved the energy and positive atmosphere, and I plan to come back and try out some of the adult classes for myself.”
From the reviews
Dancefam is exactly that: a place where you can feel completely comfortable while learning to recognize the immense and mysterious nature of the human body in motion. I've taken classes with Brandon and I couldn't be more grateful. Besides being an excellent dancer, he's incredibly approachable as a teacher.
I am SO excited that we finally have dance classes just for adults here in Carmel! I did show choir in high school, and I've missed the process of learning choreography. Jaelynn has built an incredible community so far, and Dance Fam is barely six months old!
When they say Beginner Friendly, they are not kidding. I am 48 years old, a little out of shape (ahem) and not very well coordinated. But, I’ve never felt uncomfortable at any of the classes I’ve tried. (Absolute Beginner Tap, Beginner Tap, Poms, KPop, Beginner Hip Hop)The instructors are great.
Dance Fam has quickly become one of my favorite local businesses. It brings me so much joy to have dance back in my life and the flexibility to take a variety of classes including a swing dance class with my husband this past weekend.
Adult ballet at Dance Fam
Dance Fam runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Dance Fam
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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