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Mercury Academy of Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Ballet school in Centennial, Colorado

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 303-766-6373
  • Website & schedule mercuryacademyofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 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 Mercury Academy of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 14 mentions

“My daughter has been at MAD for a little over 3 years, starting very recreationally and working her way into a more competitive, pre-professional program.”

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Pre-Professional

“My daughter has been at MAD for a little over 3 years, starting very recreationally and working her way into a more competitive, pre-professional program.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 32 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“is just an awesome dance studio to have your child dancing for. We love you guys and thank you for inspiring my child to be the best SHE can everyday!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“I built my closest family here and I am always forever grateful that I have built such a close knit family at this studio.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions
serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“My daughter has been at MAD for a little over 3 years, starting very recreationally and working her way into a more competitive, pre-professional program.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 8 mentions

“My daughter has been at MAD for a little over 3 years, starting very recreationally and working her way into a more competitive, pre-professional program.”

From the reviews

OMG this is the place to start training at to get were you need to be as an dancer

★★★★★ — Mekayla, Sep 2016

My daughter is a dancer here and my words will not do it it's full justice!!! This place is AMAZING I can't express how much they care about each individual child and truly are there to help them not hurt them. The staff is so caring, compassionate, and just great. My child will always go here.

★★★★★ — Sharee, Nov 2017

Mercury Academy of Dance (aka Mad) is a great dance studio. I've been to many different studios and this one is my favorite. All the instructors are really friendly, and really helped me grow as a dancer. It is a great dance studio.

★★★★★ — Vita, Jun 2018

This is an amazing dance studio to dance at. I built my closest family here and I am always forever grateful that I have built such a close knit family at this studio. The students here are beyond extraordinary.

★★★★★ — Jisoo, Jul 2026

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Your first ballet class at Mercury Academy of Dance

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 Mercury Academy of Dance

6781 S Potomac St, Centennial, CO80112

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