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Deane Dance Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Sacramento, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–19 — 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
- 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 +1 916-453-0226
- Website & schedule deanedancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10–11:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 10–11:30 am |
| Saturday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The studio provides more performance opportunity than most and they take the company kids to ra egional festival that offers scholarship and college auditions.”
“Their pre-professional company pushes dancers to reach their full potential, resulting in stunning performances and well-rounded, technically strong artists.”
“The morning adult classes are unmatched by any other open class in the vicinity, and have a huge range of ages and experience levels.”
How they train
What families & students say
“The studio provides more performance opportunity than most and they take the company kids to ra egional festival that offers scholarship and college auditions.”
“Their pre-professional company pushes dancers to reach their full potential, resulting in stunning performances and well-rounded, technically strong artists.”
From the reviews
I cannot recommend Deane Dance Center enough! The training here is exceptional, providing a perfect balance of challenge and support in a nurturing environment. Their pre-professional company pushes dancers to reach their full potential, resulting in stunning performances and well-rounded, technically strong artists.
We've been part of the DDC studio for 13 years. The directors and teachers are genuinely interested in developing the individual artist and not a stereotype. Any serious dancer will thrive under their training.
Detailed, thoughtful training at all ages. The morning adult classes are unmatched by any other open class in the vicinity, and have a huge range of ages and experience levels.
Very good ballet studio. My daughter really enjoys the lessons. Instructors are knowledgeable and work well with kids.
Adult ballet at Deane Dance Center
Deane Dance Center 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 Deane Dance Center
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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