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Iron City Dance Factory
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Birmingham, Alabama
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–19 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 205-444-0158
- Website & schedule ironcitydance.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 | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Such an great place to send your children/teens in order to learn from highly qualified, highly motivated and loving teachers.”
What families & students say
“The facility is always clean and welcoming with all instructors going above and beyond to communicate, facilitate our busy schedule, and push our dancer to her best!”
“Very family oriented and committed to giving your children life long experiences and memories along with a competitive educational training to last a lifetime.”
“The facility is always clean and welcoming with all instructors going above and beyond to communicate, facilitate our busy schedule, and push our dancer to her best!”
“The facility is always clean and welcoming with all instructors going above and beyond to communicate, facilitate our busy schedule, and push our dancer to her best!”
From the reviews
Tiffeny and the staff at ICDF are truly exceptional! They are invested in excellence in dancing and the entirety of the integrity of each individual by instilling core Christian values that develop each dancer to become their best artistically and morally.
We absolutely ADORE ICDF. Ava Grace loves all of her instructors AND has made some life long friends there. I’m so grateful that my daughter can live out her passion to dance in an environment that is faith based. All while having so much fun. If I could give more stars I would! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Such an great place to send your children/teens in order to learn from highly qualified, highly motivated and loving teachers. Very family oriented and committed to giving your children life long experiences and memories along with a competitive educational training to last a lifetime.
I love iron city dance factory! They are a family owned and ran business who truly love their dance families. I can tell they aren’t just a number to them, but truly get to know every dancer and what will enable them for success.
Adult ballet at Iron City Dance Factory
Iron City Dance Factory 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 Iron City Dance Factory
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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