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Valley Academy For the Arts

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Ballet school in Neenah, Wisconsin

Free trial Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Ages classes for ages 5–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 920-279-1578
  • Website & schedule valleyacademyarts.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–10:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 9–10:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–1:30 pm
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 Valley Academy For the Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 9 mentions

“I can't help but also notice and hear the positive camaraderie through the halls and from the other studio rooms while I'm watching my daughter in her class.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

Valley Academy for the Arts is a truly wonderful dance school! The staff are not only incredibly talented and dedicated but also genuinely kind and welcoming. They create such a warm and supportive environment where every student feels valued.

★★★★★ — Joanna, Feb 2025

I can't say enough great things about this studio and the staff. They go above and beyond for the students there. I can't help but also notice and hear the positive camaraderie through the halls and from the other studio rooms while I'm watching my daughter in her class.

★★★★★ — Alex, Feb 2025

Amazing teachers! Extremely knowledgeable! They work on educating kids, not just how to dance, but proper body mechanics as well. Went above and beyond to give my daughter an opportunity to learn!

★★★★★ — Shannon, Feb 2021

I took my daughter to dance lessons here. It was through the Neenah Park and Rec. She had a really good time at lessons and the teachers are nice. They do a good job with the kids.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Jul 2018

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Your first ballet class at Valley Academy For the Arts

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 Valley Academy For the Arts

139 N Lake St, Neenah, WI54956

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