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The Landers Theatre

4.8 ★★★★★ 424 Google reviews · Ballet school in Springfield, Missouri

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Victorian–era playhouse showing musical theater acts & children's programs in an intimate interior.

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Phone (417) 869-1334
  • Website & schedule springfieldlittletheatre.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at The Landers Theatre, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“Me and my daughter took the 2 granddaughters 3 and 10 and we were impressed.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 424 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“Got tickets for the family to see Sweeney Todd and the backstage pass.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“A beautiful theater, experience, and performance.”

From the reviews

The theatre is so beautiful.The staff is so friendly. They have programs to get kids and interested adults involved in theatre. We went to see Steel Magnolias. It was a great show. The actors did a great job building up the characters to an emotional climax.

★★★★★ — Katrina, Mar 2022

The costumes and actors were all amazing!! Drove from Minnesota for Brandon vacation and this was a perfect start on day one. Me and my daughter took the 2 granddaughters 3 and 10 and we were impressed. The theatre was beautiful too

★★★★★ — Lori, May 2025

Wonderful experience with my daughters and granddaughters to see Frozen. Their first live theatre experience.

★★★★★ — Angela, Dec 2025

A beautiful theater, experience, and performance. We saw the Springfield Ballet's Nutcracker.

★★★★★ — Kari, Jan 2026

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Your first ballet class at The Landers Theatre

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 Landers Theatre

311 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO65806

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