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Darrah Blanton Dance: a children's dance studio
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bellingham, Washington
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Phone +1 206-281-9815
- Website & schedule darrahblantondance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“She holds space for the kids to explore their individual creativity through dance while also teaching them to follow instruction, work in pairs, and as a whole group.”
“Our son has been attending her creative pre-ballet classes for about two years (from age 3 to 5) and looks forward each week to his time with Teacher Darrah.”
What families & students say
“Darrah is so kind and patient, she does so well with the kids and my daughter really enjoys the classes!”
From the reviews
Darrah is a kind, patient, and caring dance teacher! Our son has been attending her creative pre-ballet classes for about two years (from age 3 to 5) and looks forward each week to his time with Teacher Darrah.
My daughter has been doing dance with Darrah for the past 6-8 months and it has been so great for her! Darrah is so kind and patient, she does so well with the kids and my daughter really enjoys the classes!
Our 7 year old started dancing with Darrah at her pop-up events in the park and has very much enjoyed creative ballet this year! This has been a wonderful introduction to dance. Darrah has fabulous props and stories and is very kind and patient!
Darrah is a wonderful ballet teacher, curating a body positive, imaginative and child focused ballet class. My daughter could not wait for ballet class all week - it was always her highlight of activities. She cannot get enough of these classes and will definitely be signing up again!
Your first ballet class at Darrah Blanton Dance: a children's dance studio
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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