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School of Fine Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Ballet school in Decatur, Alabama

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (256) 353-0423
  • Website & schedule schooloffinearts.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–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 School of Fine Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

From the reviews

We LOVE SoFA and cannot recommend it enough!! Our family has taken dance classes, music lessons, and attended summer camps here and have had a wonderfully pleasant experience with all teachers and staff!

★★★★★ — Aleisha, Jan 2024

My daughter has been taking piano here with Ms. Wanda for a year now and I am so thankful we started!

★★★★★ — Hillary, Nov 2023

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Your first ballet class at School of Fine 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 School of Fine Arts

123 Church St NE, Decatur, AL35601

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