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Northern Dance Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Dalton Gardens, Idaho

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (208) 762-4631
  • Website & schedule northerndance.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 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 Northern Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 7 mentions

“My daughter is in 3 classes here this year and it is her third year here… she loves it, especially the recital that they work up to each year in June.”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Northern Dance Academy teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“The owners are friendly and very professional.”

From the reviews

My daughter took a ballet class over the summer here. The instructor was very good with the kids and my daughter really enjoyed her classes! The owners and employees were really nice too! As I was watching my daughter in her classes I noticed there were some really fun classes going on in the other rooms too!

★★★★★ — K, Nov 2019

My oldest daughter goes to dance class here and she loves it! The teachers are friendly and care about their students health. I got my daughter involved to help her inturned hip joint and her teacher has been fantastic in suggesting stretches to help fix it, all of which has been approved by her physical therapist.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Nov 2016

I took ballet here for a few years and I loved it. The owners are friendly and very professional. The instructors are knowledgeable and well trained. I would recommend this studio for anyone who wants to learn dance.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Oct 2017

I have been there since I was two and I love the place. Great environment and great with all ages. The owners are incredibly nice. I would highly recommend coming here to get dance lessons! <3

★★★★★ — Elizibeth, Jun 2021

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Your first ballet class at Northern 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 Northern Dance Academy

147 E Aqua Cir Ste 3, Dalton Gardens, ID83815

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