Kids Ballet Classes in Madison & Monona, WI

Ballet is about much more than tutus and pointed toes.

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At A Step Above Dance & Music Academy, ballet helps dancers develop technique, strength, coordination, musicality, discipline and confidence that support their growth both inside and outside the studio.

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Located in Monona, WI, we offer ballet classes for children and teens from Madison, McFarland, Cottage Grove and surrounding communities.

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Ballet for Every Stage of Learning

Our ballet curriculum is designed to grow with each dancer.

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Younger dancers begin with developmentally appropriate movement and introductory ballet concepts. As students progress, classes become increasingly structured and technical, allowing dancers to build skills safely and correctly over time.

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Dancers are placed according to age, experience and skill level so they can be appropriately challenged while developing a strong technical foundation.

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Why Is Ballet Important?

Ballet provides foundational training that supports many other styles of dance.

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Through consistent ballet training, dancers work on:

• Posture and alignment

• Strength and flexibility

• Balance and control

• Turnout and placement

• Musicality

• Coordination

• Dance vocabulary

• Discipline and attention to detail

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Most importantly, dancers learn that improvement comes through patience, practice and perseverance.

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Safe, Age-Appropriate Ballet Training

We believe strong technique should never come at the expense of a dancer's physical or emotional well-being.

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Our teachers focus on proper placement, developmentally appropriate progressions and safe technique. Dancers are challenged according to their individual stage of development rather than being rushed into skills before they are ready.

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This approach allows dancers to build the strength and understanding they need for more advanced ballet training.

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Beginner Ballet Classes

It's never too late to begin dancing.

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A Step Above offers opportunities for dancers with little or no previous ballet experience. Our faculty can help determine the class that will allow each dancer to learn, grow and feel successful.

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More Than Technique

Ballet teaches lessons that reach far beyond the studio.

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Dancers learn to accept corrections, work toward long-term goals, persevere when something is difficult and take pride in their progress.

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Those are lessons we believe are every bit as valuable as the dance steps themselves.

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Find the Right Ballet Class

Not sure which ballet class or level is right for your dancer? We're happy to help.

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