HomeLouisianaLake Charles › Lake Charles Dance Academy

Lake Charles Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (337) 477-1510
  • Website & schedule lakecharlesdanceacademy.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 4 AM–6 PM
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 Lake Charles Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet

“After having a poor experience at a different studio, my daughter loves it here!”

All studios with kids ballet →

From the reviews

Wonderful dance academy! Great place for little ones & even adults to learn ballet techniques

★★★★★ — Angel, Apr 2025

After having a poor experience at a different studio, my daughter loves it here!!

★★★★★ — Katie, Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles Dance Academy

4843 Taimer Ln, Lake Charles, LA70605

Get directions Instagram · Facebook

More ballet studios near Lake Charles

Lake Charles Civic Ballet

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

3820 Common St, Lake Charles, LA

Ballet school

3.5 miles away

Dance Conservatory of Louisiana LLC

5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

1301 E McNeese St Ste 205, Lake Charles, LA

Ages 3+

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons Pre-professional strong technique & trainingserious pre-professional trainingwell-run & communicative

4.0 miles away

Sarah Quinn Jones Ballet

4 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

1920 Ethel St, Lake Charles, LA

Ballet school beautiful recitals & performances

4.1 miles away

All ballet studios in Lake Charles, LA →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and student reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this studio? Claim your listing — it's free.