ADULT-ONLY PROGRAMS

Find Your Path Forward

Whether you're stepping into a studio for the first time or returning to a craft you love, The Dance Barre Southern Illinois has a 12-week program built for you.

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Your Ballet Journey, One Step at a Time


Beginning Ballet Program graduates at The Dance Barre Southern Illinois
Our Flagship Program

Beginning Ballet

Thursdays · 6:45–8:00 PM

Build foundational technique, strength, and confidence in ballet's fundamentals. No experience required, just curiosity and commitment.

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Build the Foundation

Pre-Pointe

Sundays · 2:00–3:00 PM

For dancers with a working foundation in ballet technique, ready for the next step.

Requires Instructor approval and/or completion of the Beginning Ballet Program or equivalent experience.

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Refine Your Artistry

Variations

Mondays · 8:00–8:45 PM

Refine performance technique with Intermediate Ballet attendance as your weekly warm-up.

Requires Instructor approval and/or completion of the Beginning Ballet Program or equivalent experience.

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Start with the fundamentals. Progress at your own pace. Whether you're taking your first class or working toward pointe, there's a place for you here.

NEW THIS FALL

More Ways to Move


Rhythm and storytelling join our program lineup. Try a free demo day before you enroll, no commitment required.

Beginning Tap

Fridays · 6:45–8:00 PM · with Payton

Learn the rhythm, sound, and joy of tap from your very first heel drop.

Free Demo Days: August 21

Early bird $99/28 days through August 21. $125/28 days after.

Program runs September 4 – November 20.

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Musical Theatre Jazz

Wednesdays · 6:45–7:45 PM · with Kenzie

Bring storytelling and performance to life through choreography and character.

Free Demo Day: September 16

Early bird $99/28 days through September 16. $125/28 days after.

Program runs September 23 – December 16.

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