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The Strand Theatre
4.7 ★★★★★ 556 Google reviews · Ballet school in Shreveport, Louisiana
Ornate 1925 opera house now presenting live music, tribute bands & revivals of Broadway musicals.
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone (318) 226-8555
- Website & schedule thestrandtheatre.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Unfortunately, the seats are the old fashion tiny ones (seems like made for kids) and no leg room.”
What families & students say
“My first time seeing them live n hope not my last.”
“This vintage venue is one of the things that attracted my family and I to Shreveport and NWLA.”
“Seen the Nutcracker and everything was so well coordinated with ushers and ticket master.”
“The seats where we were sitting, in row N, were spacious and comfortable, but from what I heard, the seats closer to the front are narrower and not as comfortable.”
“At all other times, staff seemed very helpful and professional.”
From the reviews
The Strand Theatre is a very beautiful old building and if you have never been, you simply must go. The architecture and the details there you just have to see to believe . Any venue you get to see there is up close and personal. Much better than being seated in the larger auditoriums.
Great place to perform a show and apparently it’s haunted? And had an underground tunnel to a speakeasy back in the day? As well as a brothel? If only the walls could talk in some of these old theatres.
This vintage venue is one of the things that attracted my family and I to Shreveport and NWLA. Very cozy with a welcoming and authentic staff. If you miss the magic of live performances, this will help you get your fix. Keep it alive.
What a beautiful building. Seen the Nutcracker and everything was so well coordinated with ushers and ticket master. Security on site very attentive. We will definitely be coming here more often! Highly recommend.
Your first ballet class at The Strand 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.
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