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Destiny Dance Institute
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 +1 919-453-1453
- Website & schedule destinydanceinstitute.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I don’t trust anybody with my children yet the staff at destiny dance is so special and caring that I immediately felt that my daughter was safe and loved from day one.”
“Our daughter has danced since age 2, and enrolling her at Destiny Dance Institute at age 6 was one of the best decisions we’ve made.”
What families & students say
“Every step of the way, they are developing dancers who know their technique so well that they may be able to keep dancing forever, even at a professional level.”
“I don’t trust anybody with my children yet the staff at destiny dance is so special and caring that I immediately felt that my daughter was safe and loved from day one.”
“She is more than ready for Kindergarten, but more importantly she LOVED the school, the experience, especially the teachers.”
“I used to dance so I know that the best way to know if a dance school is any good is by watching the ballet company end of year performances.”
“My daughter is part of the Ballet Company.”
“Every step of the way, they are developing dancers who know their technique so well that they may be able to keep dancing forever, even at a professional level.”
From the reviews
Our experience with Destiny Dance Institute has been very positive. We moved here from Maryland, and checked out a number of dance studios before deciding on DDI. The owner takes great care to make sure that the classes, performances, and costumes are family-friendly and appropriate.
DDI is a wonderful studio/academy. My child has improved amazingly in so many ways including her academics. They teach the children the love for the art of dancing but also the hard work it takes to become one. I even took a ballet class and it was great.
I can’t say enough great things about DDI and their ‘I Can Club’ preschool program. My daughter started the I Can Club when she was 3 - she was very shy and extremely attached to me.
Our daughter has danced since age 2, and enrolling her at Destiny Dance Institute at age 6 was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Now 18, we are incredibly grateful for the role this studio has played in her growth.
Adult ballet at Destiny Dance Institute
Destiny Dance Institute 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 Destiny Dance Institute
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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