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DANCENATION
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bakersfield, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 9 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 661-496-6836
- Website & schedule dancenationca.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Miss Shelby, Miss Connie, and all the staff is just so amazing and intentional with not only the kids but the parents as well.”
“Great Ladies running a professional program.”
“All ages can attend, even there are some master classes for adults.”
How they train
“Great dance school and rarely is a place where Royal Academy of Dance is offered.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are amazing, and it feels like family.”
“Shelby, Connie, and all the teachers have been so welcoming and helpful.”
“My daughter is very happy with the instructors she loves this place and learning so much!”
“More than the cultivation of talent your child has always had it’s life skills and self confidence they will learn and use beyond their time at DANCENATION.”
From the reviews
From one parent to another...If you are considering dance as a growth activity for your child, you are done looking. Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, HippetyHop, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary are among the skills it offers. Congratulations! You’ve arrived!
Walking into this dance studio you will be warmly welcomed. My daughter enjoys her jazz, tap, hip hop, and ballet classes. She loves her teachers who push her to learn and try new things while having a ton of fun. Kids of all dance abilities will find just the right classes.
Miss Shelby, Miss Connie, and all the staff is just so amazing and intentional with not only the kids but the parents as well. So excited to be a part of an amazing studio. Update: going on 3 years at this studio and still love it! The staff is so awesome!
My daughter is in the hip hop class at Dance Nation and she is absolutely loving it! It has challenged her in the best way, physically & mentally. Dance nation has made her a better dancer! The teachers and staff are always so kind and energetic which is one of the main qualities we look for in this sport!
Adult ballet at DANCENATION
DANCENATION 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 DANCENATION
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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