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De Frances Academy of Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Plan your first class
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 225-751-8564
- Website & schedule defrancesdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The teachers are passionate about my daughter’s growth as a dancer, and they find opportunities to push her to be her very best.”
What families & students say
“These kids are learning how to work as a team toward a common goal and all of the staff is very supportive.”
“The staff is extremely professional, and they’re all about running a smooth business to create an atmosphere where dancers can get the most out of learning about dance.”
From the reviews
We are about to begin our 8th year at DeFrances! I can’t say enough great things about this studio! The staff is extremely professional, and they’re all about running a smooth business to create an atmosphere where dancers can get the most out of learning about dance.
After switching to De Frances from a different studio, it is completely obvious how much effort and love the owners and teachers put in each day. We are finally feeling like we are a part of a beautiful team and are thrilled to be a part of this studio.
I am forever grateful for the time I spent at DeFrances Academy of Dance. I learned lessons about life not just dance when I attended class here. I try to instill these same lessons and values in my children as well as my students. If you are looking for THE BEST DANCE STUDIO in the area then look no further!!!
My daughters have both taken at DeFrances for years. The instructors have always shown and promoted kindness and dedication to their students. My girls both blossomed and not only had so much fun but learned excellent teamwork skills.
Your first ballet class at De Frances Academy of Dance
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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