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Downtown Dance Conservatory
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Ballet school in Gadsden, Alabama
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 256-543-2787
- Website & schedule culturalarts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–6:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter is going into her third year at DDC, and I tell all of my friends to put their daughters in dance!”
“If you have a child that is truly passionate about dance and wanting to experience a pre-professional environment, the Conservatory will absolutely provide that.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Our daughter has thrived since joining and we look forward to watching the recitals each year.”
“She has learned the beautiful art of classical ballet, tap and contemporary dance from instructors who are not only world trained and talented but also nurturing and strong women.”
“Every performance is put on with such professionalism, and it is such a joy and always invites your imagination to be put to good use for a while.”
“While everyone in the region knows that this dance studio is hands down the best in the area, they might not realize how much this dance company does for the people in the area.”
“If you have a child that is truly passionate about dance and wanting to experience a pre-professional environment, the Conservatory will absolutely provide that.”
“The girls learn discipline and order and patience and the importance of hard work from the very beginning.”
From the reviews
I danced at DDC many, many years ago and absolutely loved every minute of it!! I love that I know my little girl is getting quality teaching and care from all the staff while she is there.
My daughter is going into her third year at DDC, and I tell all of my friends to put their daughters in dance! The women who own and teach are so wonderful. Dancing at DDC has helped my shy, timid daughter blossom! She loves it, and Miss Cammie and Miss Azalea are so sweet and helpful.
One if the best dance school in the southeast. My daughter loves it and has blossomed into a graceful ballerina. The price is well worth it.
I knew years ago before I even had children that if I ever had girls they would dance at DDC! And I’ve been blessed with 3 girls! 2 of which already attend classes. They have both started with Imagidance and are working their way up and baby sister will be right there with them as soon as she’s old enough!
Your first ballet class at Downtown Dance 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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