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Lauren Ashley Dance Center

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Ballet school in Nixa, Missouri

Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (417) 880-4481
  • Website & schedule laurenashleydancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 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 Lauren Ashley Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 25 mentions

“I'm a dance mom who grew up dancing since the age of 3 – so I know what I'm looking for in a studio & faculty to educate & share the love of dance with my daughter.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Lauren Ashley Dance Center teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“These dance instructors are the best and are teaching these kids more than just dance but how to be amazing human beings.”

🩰 strong technique & training 5 mentions

“Not only has my daughter’s techniques improved but the confidence she has gained since joining the LADC company is priceless.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The teachers and staff have been so welcoming, kind and fun!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“The teachers/staff are well knowledgeable, friendly, and really have taken my daughter next level, not only in skill but her confidence too.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 14 mentions

“The teachers/staff are well knowledgeable, friendly, and really have taken my daughter next level, not only in skill but her confidence too.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“Not only has my daughter’s techniques improved but the confidence she has gained since joining the LADC company is priceless.”

From the reviews

I'm a dance mom who grew up dancing since the age of 3 – so I know what I'm looking for in a studio & faculty to educate & share the love of dance with my daughter. I wanted my her to learn the skills & technique to be an amazing dancer, build friendships, & boost her self-esteem. Ms.

★★★★★ — Mendy, Oct 2024

Since joining LADC my daughter’s skills have improved immensely. The teachers set realistic goals and work with the dancers to achieve them and then celebrate with them! Not only has my daughter’s techniques improved but the confidence she has gained since joining the LADC company is priceless.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Mar 2023

Love this studio! My daughter loves to dance and LADC has continued to fulfil this passion. She has gained confidence and improves her overall dance skills as well. She has made great friendships and the teachers are all very professional and provide high quality instruction.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Mar 2025

LADC is amazing. I didn’t know what to expect two years ago when my daughter started. My daughter enjoys dancing at LADC and learning new styles. Most of all she has made great friends and her confidence has grow tremendously.

★★★★★ — Terry, Mar 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Lauren Ashley Dance Center

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 Lauren Ashley Dance Center

916 N Main St #4, Nixa, MO65714

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