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Madison Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Madison, Wisconsin
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (608) 278-7990
- Website & schedule madisonballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter started in Level 1 at SMB, now in Level 5 she has performed student roles in Madison Ballet's The Nutcracker for the past 10 years!”
What families & students say
“The dance instructors are experienced dancers, who I feel are great teachers to my daughter and the other students.”
“The School of Madison Ballet has given my daughter more self-confidence and encourages her love of ballet and expression through dance.”
“My daughter started in Level 1 at SMB, now in Level 5 she has performed student roles in Madison Ballet's The Nutcracker for the past 10 years!”
From the reviews
My daughter started in Level 1 at SMB, now in Level 5 she has performed student roles in Madison Ballet's The Nutcracker for the past 10 years! I can't describe how important Madison Ballet has been to her development both as a dancer and as a person.
My daughter and I had the pleasure of dancing in Madison Ballet's nutcracker for several years. It is one of our most cherished memories as mother and daughter. We both live in Colorado Springs now and went to their Colorado Spring's Youth Ballet's Nutcracker yesterday.
My experience with The School of Madison Ballet as a parent has been a positive and great one. The dance instructors are experienced dancers, who I feel are great teachers to my daughter and the other students.
Teachers are great! Miss Alyssa and miss Annika! Our daughter loves it here and we love that professional dancers teach and we love going to see the teachers perform.
Adult ballet at Madison Ballet
Madison Ballet 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 Madison Ballet
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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