HomeKentuckyIndependence › The Dance Center

The Dance Center

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Independence, Kentucky

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 +1 859-356-5560
  • Website & schedule thedancecenternky.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:40–8:50 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9:15 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 5–8:30 pm
Saturday 9:15–11:25 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 The Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“The teachers and staff are all kind and helpful and great with kids.”

All studios with kids ballet →

🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

All studios with toddler & pre-ballet →

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“I love the recital day because they group the classes and you go to one assigned show.”

From the reviews

I love this dance studio. If you are looking for a fun dance class you should try this one 10\10

★★★★★ — Ryan, Oct 2019

We love the dance center! My girls have taken classes here for 3 years. The teachers and staff are all kind and helpful and great with kids. Very reasonable pricing and convenient location. We loved the previous owner and love the new one too. Their weekly classes run on time.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Your first ballet class at The Dance Center

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 The Dance Center

5263 Madison Pike, Independence, KY41051

Get directions Facebook

More ballet studios near Independence

Pulse Dance Studio

4.5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

581 Dudley Rd, Edgewood, KY

Kids & teens wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitivebuilds confidence & discipline

4.5 miles away

Unified Motion Dance Academy

4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

12851 Frogtown Connector Rd, Walton, KY

Ballet school Kids & teens

4.8 miles away

Christian Dance Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

240 Main St, Florence, KY

Ages 3+

Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

6.0 miles away

All ballet studios in Independence, KY →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and student reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this studio? Claim your listing — it's free.