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Davis Dance Company
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Durham, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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 (919) 246-6136
- Website & schedule davisdancecompany.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:45 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Friday | 8:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:15–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I have physical disabilities and took dance for many years growing up, but it can be hard to find an inclusive experience as an adult.”
“My daughter has been attending classes at this fantastic dance studio since she was just 18 months old, and the experience has been nothing short of incredible.”
“I have physical disabilities and took dance for many years growing up, but it can be hard to find an inclusive experience as an adult.”
What families & students say
“They have awesome kids classes but also some for adults as well who are looking to drop in and explore dance (maybe for the first time or rekindle a love for dance again!”
“My Granddaughter loves it and the staff is great with kids who sometimes just like to spin and run!”
“They have awesome kids classes but also some for adults as well who are looking to drop in and explore dance (maybe for the first time or rekindle a love for dance again!”
“Davis Dance Company has an incredibly positive staff and a beautiful, welcoming building.”
“I have physical disabilities and took dance for many years growing up, but it can be hard to find an inclusive experience as an adult.”
From the reviews
I can't say enough wonderful things about the Davis Dance Company! My daughter has been attending classes at this fantastic dance studio since she was just 18 months old, and the experience has been nothing short of incredible.
Davis Dance Company has an incredibly positive staff and a beautiful, welcoming building. Their adult Tipsy Tap class was so much fun! Kaitlin and Sarah were very encouraging and provided options for both beginners and more experienced dancers. The location is very easy to get to.
I cannot say enough amazing things about this studio! Saturday mornings are so fun with our little one. Ms. Kaitlin is so patient with our 2 year old. We so appreciated the drop in classes this summer, this let us see if this was a good fit for us.....and it was!
We have been with DDC since the day they opened! My daughter is thriving there! She has grown as a dancer and also has a human. Kaitlin and Sarah and all of the teachers there are talented and encouraging! I LOVE the adult classes on Tuesday nights!
Adult ballet at Davis Dance Company
Davis Dance Company 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 Davis Dance Company
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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