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Hilary Johnson Dance Studio

4.5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lincoln, Nebraska

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 402-423-8818
  • Website & schedule hjdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 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 Hilary Johnson Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 9 mentions

“I love that they help the kids to work hard to reach their goals, a life skill everyone needs to learn.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“Not only do we get the best choreography, great teachers, but amazing friends as well.”

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“She has taught my children wonderful dance technique in ballet, tap, jazz, etc.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“I haven't been here yet, but my daughter wants to know if they do kpop? She loves kpop!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 10 mentions

“The time has flown bye being part of this amazing family and team.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions
serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“This will be my daughter’s 3rd year on the company dance team, 5th year at thee studio.”

From the reviews

Great studio as a new person I felt very comfortable. My kiddo loves all of the teachers.

★★★★★ — J, Sep 2019

After many years of searching for the best dance studio in Lincoln, WE FOUND IT! Our daughters have taken studio classes and company classes. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to make your children feel safe and cared for. Hilary is a wonderful teacher!

★★★★★ — Sarah, Jul 2024

Amazing teachers that are talented and fun! My daughter has been dancing at HJ Dance for 11 years! Great teachers, lovely families and fun atmosphere! The studio is warm and welcoming. My daughter has made friends that will last a lifetime! If you would like to get your child involved in a dance studio, HJ Dance is it!

★★★★★ — Courtney, Jul 2024

We love HJ. This will be my daughter’s 3rd year on the company dance team, 5th year at thee studio. We wouldn’t go anywhere else. Not only do we get the best choreography, great teachers, but amazing friends as well.

★★★★★ — Joni, Jul 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 20 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Hilary Johnson Dance Studio

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 Hilary Johnson Dance Studio

6031 S 58th St D, Lincoln, NE68516

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