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Mari Milnar Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Ballet school in Terrytown, Louisiana

Ballet school Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9:30 PM
Friday 5:30–6:30 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
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 Mari Milnar Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 29 mentions

“My daughter has danced with Mari Milnar Dance Academy for the last eight years and she has enjoyed every minute of it!”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“Mari and the other teachers are amazing and extremely patient especially with the toddlers.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 46 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“We have wonderful teachers, dancers and families who work together to bring the best opportunities in dance to our dancers.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing here for years and LOVES IT (we both do)!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 18 mentions

“Thank you to the amazing choreographers and to our MMDA family for making the transition so easy and for caring about my girl and her dance education!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 5 mentions

“Hands down the BEST dancing school around, and I danced for years at a few different schools and Mari Milnar puts on the best recitals compared to the ones I have seen.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“They teach these children to have self confidence and how to shine as a dancer.”

From the reviews

MMDA is wonderful dance studio. The staff and the owner Mrs. Mari Milnar truly do love the children that they teach. They teach these children to have self confidence and how to shine as a dancer. It is more of a family oriented dance studio where everyone knows someone.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Jun 2024

My daughter has been dancing here for years and LOVES IT (we both do)! The instructors are skilled and teach with love. Mari is passionate about her school and works very hard to be sure our kids are trained and puts on a fantastic show each year. We feel like family at MMDA.

★★★★★ — Latonya, Aug 2022

This is my daughter's second year at MMDA. We came to the studio after our previous school closed. She was very nervous about joining another school so late in her dancing education. She was welcomed with open arms and has been treated like she has been there forever.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Nov 2018

We have been apart of the MMDA family since my daughter was 15 months and it is truly our family! If you want a family environment while your child learns dance then Mari Milnar is the place. The teacher are patient, loving, and kind they love on your babies as their own.

★★★★★ — Ciara, Sep 2020

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Your first ballet class at Mari Milnar 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 Mari Milnar Dance Academy

900 Terry Pkwy #320, Terrytown, LA70056

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