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The Dancers Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Ballet school in Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 615-859-7683
  • Website & schedule thedancersacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 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 The Dancers Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 24 mentions

“My daughter was very small, and had made a previous attempt at ballet before, but she was painfully shy and too anxious to enjoy her lessons.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“Every teacher invests not only in their students technique, but also in their confidence, discipline, and personal growth.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 8 mentions

“The staff has always treated us like extended members of a large family, and over the years they have nurtured my daughter’s love and appreciation for all types of dance.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 10 mentions

“The staff has always treated us like extended members of a large family, and over the years they have nurtured my daughter’s love and appreciation for all types of dance.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“The teachers are very professional and also teach your children life lessons of manners, respect, etc.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“These teachers provide a wonderful opportunity for their students to learn the art of dance as well as helping them develop positive attitudes and confidence.”

From the reviews

We found the Dancer’s Academy completely by chance, scrolling through Facebook one afternoon. My daughter was very small, and had made a previous attempt at ballet before, but she was painfully shy and too anxious to enjoy her lessons. I thought that perhaps dance wasn’t in the cards for her.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Aug 2025

The Dancers Academy is truly more than just a dance studio, it’s a place where children are encouraged, nurtured, and poured into in ways that go far beyond learning steps and routines. Every teacher invests not only in their students technique, but also in their confidence, discipline, and personal growth.

★★★★★ — Justin, Sep 2025

We love TDA! This is our third year, and my girls have learned so much foundational dance instruction. Even more-so, I appreciate how committed the studio is to developing the character and camaraderie of their dancers.

★★★★★ — Meredith, Feb 2023

For the past three years, our daughter has enjoyed The Dancer’s Academy. It is a professional business that instills not only technique, but a love for dance. The teachers challenge students to be their best all while practicing etiquette and manners- something that will truly last a lifetime.

★★★★★ — Ligon, Aug 2025

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Your first ballet class at The Dancers 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 The Dancers Academy

401 2 Mile Pike, Goodlettsville, TN37072

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