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Delaware Arts Conservatory
4.4 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bear, Delaware
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (302) 595-4160
- Website & schedule delarts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been dancing here for 12yrs and her passion for it is solely due to the teaching and direction of ALL the staff!”
“Personally, i don't think there should be any classes for toddlers, bcuz come recital time, they will be too scared to perform; if that happens, its a waste of the parents money.”
“one thing i hate though is age range, there’s classes that are A (beginner) with teens and toddlers!”
“We have been extremely impressed with Delaware Arts Conservatory.”
“excellent technique, supportive faculty, different genres, lots of performance opportunities, and is super inclusive to male dancers.”
What families & students say
“When we were looking for a dance school for our child, we wanted a place that has a lot of structure and emphasizes technique, while still being a warm and positive environment.”
“Most importantly, DelArts excels at being a welcoming environment for students of all body types, physical abilities, cognitive abilities, ethnicities, identities, and backgrounds.”
“My son has thrived at Del Arts and it is his home away from home.”
“Heather Ley-Wolfe has given her so much self-confidence and encouraged her to just go for it, and this impacts her well beyond dance.”
“Lastly, the other thing that I appreciate as a parent is that they do not allow parents to record or take pictures during their annual recitals.”
“We have been extremely impressed with Delaware Arts Conservatory.”
From the reviews
If you are looking to get your child into dancing, art, photography, piano, voice lessons, etc....you HAVE to check out DelArts! My daughter has been dancing here for 12yrs and her passion for it is solely due to the teaching and direction of ALL the staff!
I have attended Del Arts since November of last year in teen acting, and i absolutely love it! The students are nice and it is such a welcoming and comfortable environment! Cant say the same about school. The class puts you out of your comfort zone, which is a big part of acting!
I spent three years training at DelArts, and I am so glad I did! The studio is a welcoming environment that I felt comfortable in immediately, and the support I felt from each teacher I learned from was immeasurably valuable.
My daughters have been attending DelArts for 16 years. The teachers and students have been their second family. They continue to push my youngest to her limits as she reaches her full potential and strives for her best moving into her senior year! She enjoys volunteering during their summer camps as well.
Your first ballet class at Delaware Arts Conservatory
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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