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The Dance Company

4.5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wilmington, Massachusetts

Ballet school Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 9:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–7 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am–5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–5 pm
Friday 9:30 am–1 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–12 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

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 Company, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 13 mentions

“It is such a great place for the kids to learn dance, gain confidence, develop friendships and how to be kind, caring people.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“This will be our third year here and my daughter loves it!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“It is such a great place for the kids to learn dance, gain confidence, develop friendships and how to be kind, caring people.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“The performances at the end of the year are amazing (even my 6yo son was mesmerized)!”

serious pre-professional training 11 mentions

“I honestly can't say enough good things about Kathaleen Rooney-Gray and all the instructors and front desk staff that work at The Dance Company.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

From the reviews

Our now 4 year old has been dancing at The Dance Company since she was 2.5 years old. Every teacher there cares so deeply about their students and do everything they can to make sure they succeed. The student helpers in the classes are fun and energetic and a great asset to each class.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Dec 2024

The Dance Company is amazing for my daughter! Miss Kathaleen is so very friendly, patient and loving with little ones. All the instructors we've met since have been great! My daughter started when she was 3 and very quickly stopped clinging to my leg and off she went to dance with Miss Kathleen and her friends.

★★★★★ — Szu, Sep 2019

I honestly can't say enough good things about Kathaleen Rooney-Gray and all the instructors and front desk staff that work at The Dance Company. My daughter went from never ever wanting to go into class to now up to 10 hours a week.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Jul 2013

Such a wonderful dance studio, and they really care about their dancers! My daughter started three years ago when she was 3. She slipped and got hurt but went right back to dancing and hasn’t stopped since.

★★★★★ — Sara, Jul 2019

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Your first ballet class at The Dance Company

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 Company

50 Concord St, Wilmington, MA01887

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