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Shari Rarick School of Dance
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Battle Creek, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–8 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Class price classes around $30 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (269) 963-0669
- Website & schedule battlecreekdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Now being away from dance for about 10 years I am considering going back for adult classes!”
From the reviews
Perfect place for a tiny dancer to get there start. Very friendly staff. Ali and Kenzie learned to be great dancers here. I recommend any parent with a child wanting to learn to dance to come here. They also teach adults
Danced there for 15 years. All of the teachers are wonderful. They are very devoted to teaching proper technique. Which is extremely important. Best studio to go to in town. I highly reccomend this studio.
They really work with people on payments, and scheduling. Very intelligent teachers, and polite staff. Clean place with tons of opportunities. All experience levels excepted
I've danced here since I was 3 years old and I've loved every second of it! Now being away from dance for about 10 years I am considering going back for adult classes! :)
Adult ballet at Shari Rarick School of Dance
Shari Rarick School of Dance runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Shari Rarick School 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.
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