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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,204 Google reviews · Ballet school in Urbana, Illinois
University venue for music & theater productions with a cafe, restaurant, bar & gift store.
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 217-333-6280
- Website & schedule krannertcenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“The staff was very helpful with some special needs.”
What families & students say
“There's always local & university orchestras doing STUNNING performances (once heard a violin rocket launch).”
From the reviews
The cacaphonies will caress your very bones!! The halls are breathtaking!! the director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra once whispered that the acoustics here were superior to their hometown hall! There's always local & university orchestras doing STUNNING performances (once heard a violin rocket launch).
Just saw Josh Johnson live! Seeing an outstanding performer on stage vs. on YouTube is like seeing a painting in a museum vs. watching the artist create a masterpiece right before your eyes.
My wife and I took a nice date night to go see the nutcracker. The performance was wonderful to say the least. The seating and the view we had were great. We didn't have enough time in intermission to order anything, but maybe that's because we are just slow haha.
World class performances! Fantastic architecture with world class auditoriums providing comfort as well as excellent audience experience. Tickets are affordable and there isn't a bad seat in the house. Free performances are very popular and provide a great way for people to enjoy themselves at no cost.
Your first ballet class at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
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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