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Nebraska School of Performing Arts

5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lincoln, Nebraska

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 402-475-9447
  • Website & schedule neperformingarts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30–11:30 am
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 Nebraska School of Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Adult Beginner Ballet

“I'm taking the Adult Beginner Ballet class, with Caroline Howard as the teacher.”

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🌸 Kids Ballet 18 mentions

“As a parent of a dancer and dance teacher working at Nebraska Ballet Theater and School, I am 100% sûre of the safety of my kid and my students.”

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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.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“We provide maximum quality in our curriculums, we increase our knowledge, our teaching techniques, our way to make your kids happy dancers.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“I'm taking the Adult Beginner Ballet class, with Caroline Howard as the teacher.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 20 mentions

“The supportive and caring teachers not only foster talent in ballet, acro, and many other dance forms, but they also instill invaluable life lessons.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 7 mentions

“I love that they are respectful to my child and me and when we do shows and show case and performance or when the older girls compete it's age appropriate.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“They are all very professional, classes begin and end on time, and they treat us like family.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“The instructors push the students hard, but it’s done in such a positive, encouraging way that builds confidence and discipline.”

From the reviews

I have seen this studio grow into something amazing! They really do provide Lincoln with a great dance academy for those who want to learn dance for fun or possibly achieve even higher goals. The staff is highly qualified, wonderful with the kids and really provide a great atmosphere for both the parents and dancers.

★★★★★ — Body, Mar 2018

Nebraska Ballet Theatre and School is absolutely exceptional! Over the last four years, we’ve watched our girls grow in ways beyond just dance. The supportive and caring teachers not only foster talent in ballet, acro, and many other dance forms, but they also instill invaluable life lessons.

★★★★★ — Robyn, Feb 2025

My two daughters attend the Nebraska School of Performing Arts, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! The school sets high standards for professionalism, which I really appreciate.

★★★★★ — Steven, Aug 2025

It's a new school, but the same long time staff at this location! Our daughter has been a student since she was three, and she has her sights set on jazz, ballet, and tap and love dancing. We've added another as our son started last year at five, and is wild about the the hip hop and break dancing classes.

★★★★★ — Eric, Sep 2016

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Your first ballet class at Nebraska School of Performing 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.

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 Nebraska School of Performing Arts

5601 S 59th St Ste A, Lincoln, NE68516

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