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DC Dance Factory

4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Ballet school in Franklin, Tennessee

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • 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 +1 615-377-7955
  • Website & schedule dcdancefactory.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3–8:30 pm
Thursday 10 am–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 14 mentions

“Persistence, hard work, and positivity--everything that you want your kids to value--that's what you'll find at DC.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“Whether you’re looking for a competitive competition team or recreational experience, either way you will receive commitment and great training!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 15 mentions

“My girls think of this studio as their second home and the teachers, parents and dancers as their extended family.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“I would recommend anyone who is on the fence to come to a recital where you will see what DC produces or google dc factory dances online and look at past performances.”

serious pre-professional training 5 mentions

“danced here since I was 6 years old on company teams stopped about 2 years ago when I was 16 and still love it as much as I did when I first started P.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“The staff are professional, organized, and truly want the kids to be their best.”

From the reviews

We are headed into our third year at DC Dance Factory. I have two girls, and both of them have grown tremendously as dancers at the studio. This is truly a family environment. Whether you’re looking for a competitive competition team or recreational experience, either way you will receive commitment and great training!

★★★★★ — Renee, Jul 2018

danced here since I was 6 years old on company teams stopped about 2 years ago when I was 16 and still love it as much as I did when I first started P.s we don't "practice in full on makeup and costumes" lolol

★★★★★ — Shelby, Sep 2016

DC Dance Factory is more than a dance studio, it’s a home! Everyone is so supportive and caring here, I’m so lucky to be apart of this family.💜💚

★★★★★ — Tru, Apr 2020

This will be the twelfth year my girls have been dancing at DC Dance Factory. From the first year we danced with DC to now, I am constantly amazed at the talent within this studio - from the teachers and the dancers. When DC dancers hit the stage, you know it. The teachers are amazingly talented and creative.

★★★★★ — Karen, Jul 2016

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Your first ballet class at DC Dance Factory

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 DC Dance Factory

1850 General George Patton Dr, Franklin, TN37067

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