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Madison Professional Dance Center, LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 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
- 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
- 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) 273-3453
- Website & schedule madisonprodance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–6:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“As a former dancer myself and dance team coach, finding the right studio to compliment my daughter's personality and personal goals was very important.”
“Then I joined teen/adult tap, and in 2022 I started teen/adult hip hop and jazz.”
How they train
What families & students say
“My daughter has improved so much with regard to her technique and confidence since we started at MPDC 3 years ago - and she just loves her teachers.”
“Even though her only genre is hip hop she has come so far being able to trust & regain confidence in herself makes my ♥️ Full!”
“Whether your child is interested in trying a few classes, or something more involved such as company or performance group, I recommend checking out MPDC!”
“Absolutely love the caliber of teachers at this company, the variety of dance styles and above all, the ability to pick and choose which forms of dance you'd like to pursue.”
From the reviews
Madison Professional Dance Center has exceeded my expectations. The focus is on each child and their strengths. Every child is show cased in every dance. The technique and the individual attention is by far the best that I've experienced. The teachers are absolutely amazing.
Where do I start... My daughter struggles with anxiety (it may never show) so a smaller environment just works better for her. Moving to a new studio in the 8th grade could have been a huge challenge! She absolutely thrives there! Carol & all of the staff there embraced her from day one.
Last night was our Senior's last performance with MPDC, and we're going to miss this group so very much! While she has danced off-and-on since she was 3, her focus for much of that time was on another sport.
My daughter has been dancing at MPDC for the last five years. My niece and nephew also dance at MPDC and have done so for many years. MPDC offers a little something for everyone, with high-quality instruction, and flexibility for dancers at various levels. Many styles of dance are offered.
Adult ballet at Madison Professional Dance Center, LLC
Madison Professional Dance Center, LLC 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 Professional Dance Center, LLC
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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