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MotionArts Dance Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bloomington, Indiana
Plan your first class
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 812-961-0501
- Website & schedule motionartsda.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Also, this studio focuses on programming for children, but all ages are welcome!”
What families & students say
“I love watching my kids learn to dance confidently and beautifully here!”
“The recitals are always fun, with great song and costume choices for all the different classes.”
From the reviews
I absolutely LOVE Motion Arts! I have been a dancer at Motion Arts for almost a decade now, and it has honestly become my home-away-from-home. All of the staff are wonderful people who have always supported me in everything I do, and are role models for the person I hope to become.
Our family is having a wonderful experience at motion arts. The focus is on classical ballet training, but also offers excellent classes in lyrical, jazz and contemporary dance as well.
We LOVE Motion Arts! They offer a wide variety of classes for all ages. The environment is warm and friendly. The teachers challenge the students in a positive way. I love watching my kids learn to dance confidently and beautifully here!
Love the friendly teachers and variety of classes offered. Love that we are able to rent instead of purchase expensive costumes. The recitals are always fun, with great song and costume choices for all the different classes.
Your first ballet class at MotionArts 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.
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