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Magnum Opus School of the Arts
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Madison, Wisconsin
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (608) 535-6884
- Website & schedule magnumopusballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The programs they offer
“I can't recommend the Magnum Opus School of the Arts enough for anyone looking to enroll their children in a positive, faith-based learning environment.”
“I highly recommend enrolling your kids in classes at Magnum Opus School of the Arts (or yourself in adult classes).”
What families & students say
“The staff is full of knowledgeable and experienced instructors who are excited to help each student grow in confidence and skill.”
“The environment fosters professionalism and excellence while simultaneously helping dancers develop a true love and passion for the arts.”
“The staff is full of knowledgeable and experienced instructors who are excited to help each student grow in confidence and skill.”
From the reviews
Extremely glad to have found Magnum Opus! We had been praying for many years for a Christian dance school and God has answered exceedingly and abundantly what we were hoping for ( Eph 3:20-21.
I highly recommend enrolling your kids in classes at Magnum Opus School of the Arts (or yourself in adult classes). The environment fosters professionalism and excellence while simultaneously helping dancers develop a true love and passion for the arts. An emphasis on Christ makes all the difference in the arts.
My family loves Magnum Opus School of the Arts. I had been praying for a place that embraced the same values as our family for our daughter to do dance and heard an advertisement for Magnum Opus. She enrolled in the first year they were open and this past year our son enrolled in the drumming class.
Our family loves and appreciates Magnum Opus so much! The quality of training is exceptional as well as the heart and passion of the founder and the staff. It has been a true blessing for my family having my daughter participate in a dance program that not only lays the foundational ground work to grow in her skill,…
Adult ballet at Magnum Opus School of the Arts
Magnum Opus School of the Arts 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 Magnum Opus School of the 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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