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Dance with JOY

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Denver, Colorado

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–60 — 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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 303-913-4446
  • Website & schedule dance-with-joy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 6–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 5–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–4 pm
Sunday 9–11 am

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 4 mentions

“My daughter loved browsing the studio’s beautiful library that Mrs.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“Joy made the entire experience fun, supportive, and confidence-building.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions
💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“It was amazing to see him show off all the new things he learned in the week (piano, photography, dance, poetry along with so much confidence!”

From the reviews

Dance with Joy is an amazing Black woman owned, loved, and operated dance studio featuring classes that uplift and engage dancers of all ages and ability levels! My daughter loved browsing the studio’s beautiful library that Mrs. Joy has so carefully and deliberately handpicked.

★★★★★ — Christina, Oct 2024

My kids had an amazing time at Joy’s Dance Studio! She’s fantastic with little ones. We reached out to see if she could set up a class for parents and kids, and she made it happen quickly. So glad we found her—definitely money well spent!

★★★★★ — Gabrielle, Mar 2025

We are so grateful that we found Dance with JOY! When our three year old announced she wanted to start dance lessons we knew we had a lot of options in Denver but we definitely found the best! The season with the #BabyJoys class was amazing! Ms. Joy incorporated so many lessons and skills along with dance!

★★★★★ — Joy, Jun 2025

My husband and I had the honor of taking first-dance lessons with Joy for our wedding, and the experience was incredible. She created a beautiful choreography that blended three different songs, and it turned out absolutely perfect.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Dec 2025

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Your first ballet class at Dance with JOY

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 with JOY

2200 S Monaco St Pkwy Ste Q/124, Denver, CO80222

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