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Diane Moore Dance Academy

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Louisville, Kentucky

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–3 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
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  • Phone (502) 267-1109
  • Website & schedule dianemooredance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8 PM
Thursday 4:30–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Diane Moore Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 10 mentions

“The friendly woman who checked us in remembered it was my grandson's birthday and she made a big fuss of him and gave him a birthday sticker of his choice.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 3 mentions

“She has volunteered to do Christmas shows at nursing homes, work with special needs kids that want to dance, and teach toddlers and special needs kids.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet 3 mentions

“She has volunteered to do Christmas shows at nursing homes, work with special needs kids that want to dance, and teach toddlers and special needs kids.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“Took dance for a year and now people have asked me if I dance professional!”

From the reviews

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 2 1/2. She is now 18 and in her last year. Diane has helped us develop her into a fine human being. She has volunteered to do Christmas shows at nursing homes, work with special needs kids that want to dance, and teach toddlers and special needs kids.

★★★★★ — Toby, Jan 2018

Great place to take a course in dancing and singing. Excellent condition and very clean and tidy. Plenty of parking and lots of stores and shops around the area. Reasonable price, close to several shops and restaurants in the area. Easy access to the store and parking is excellent. Come on down.

★★★★★ — R.C., Mar 2018

Took dance for a year and now people have asked me if I dance professional! Thanks so much ms Diane!

★★★★★ — Lilly, Aug 2018

Diane Moore is amazing and her Teachers are fantastic. The students gain more than dancing skills, they also gain great friends and confidence in themselves. This is a great dance studio.

★★★★★ — Dr., Mar 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Diane Moore Dance Academy

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 Diane Moore Dance Academy

9013 Galene Dr, Louisville, KY40299

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