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Debbie Werbrouck School of Dance & Music

4.3 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in South Bend, Indiana

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–8 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Class price classes around $25 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • 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 +1 574-247-1590
  • Website & schedule danceeducation.net — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 11 am–7 pm
Tuesday 11 am–7 pm
Wednesday 11 am–7 pm
Thursday 11 am–1 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11:30 am
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 Debbie Werbrouck School of Dance & Music, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 7 mentions

“My daughter took ballet, jazz, and tap classes there starting when she was three and loved the school and her teachers.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 3 mentions

“She and my son were also students at the accompanying preschool, Academy Arts, and felt very much at home there.”

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Teen Ballet 2 mentions

“The older students and junior company members were some of my biggest role models growing up.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The dance instructors are extremely talented and dedicated to their students, and the environment is very welcoming.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“For example: my kindergarten report card read "Haley is a good cookie with good posture.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 6 mentions

“DWSD offers growth opportunities which include a performing dance group, Christopher's Christmas as well as travel opportunities to dance overseas!”

serious pre-professional training 6 mentions

“She and my son were also students at the accompanying preschool, Academy Arts, and felt very much at home there.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“I watched them train at the studio, be accepted into great colleges or get professional dance work, and carry themselves very differently than most teenagers were apt to.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

From the reviews

I grew up dancing at Debbie Werbrouck's School of Dance (taking classes there from 4 years of age to 18 years). Until late middle school, dance was a hobby. It was fun, mentally stimulating, and kept me active.

★★★★★ — Haley, Apr 2016

Debbie Werbrouck's School of Dance is not only a top notch dance and music school but also became and has remained a major positive place in my life. The faculty is top notch from the office staff to the teachers. They offer Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Modern.

★★★★★ — Lizz, May 2016

DWSD is great! My daughter's teachers are talented and creative, they foster a wonderful environment of collaboration, and encourage all of the students to push themselves to be better dancers in a supportive and safe way. Thank you!!

★★★★★ — Joanna, Nov 2020

My daughter has been dancing at DWSD for 9 years. She loves the teachers, the friends she has made over the years, and the ability to learn many styles of dance. I have been very impressed with the strategies DWSD has used to keep my daughter safe during COVID.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Nov 2020

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Your first ballet class at Debbie Werbrouck School of Dance & Music

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 Debbie Werbrouck School of Dance & Music

3466 Douglas Rd, South Bend, IN46635

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