The Dance Academy

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637 Big Bend Road

Ballwin, Missouri 63021

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
25 programs

About The Dance Academy

The Dance Academy, located in Ballwin, Missouri, has been a cornerstone for dance education since its establishment in 1984. Under new artistic direction since 2023, the studio continues its legacy of fostering a supportive environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels, whether pursuing dance for enjoyment, fitness, or professional aspirations. Our diverse curriculum ignites a passion for movement and creativity, offering a wide range of genuine dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Contemporary, and Modern. We ensure there's a class for every aspiring dancer, building a strong foundation and encouraging artistic expression across disciplines. Combo classes allow students to explore multiple genres and develop well-rounded skills. Dedicated instructors like Lena Trotier, who brings extensive experience in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, and acrobatic dance, alongside Clarissa Crandall and Catherine Rogers, are committed to nurturing student growth and preparing dancers for diverse performance opportunities. The Dance Academy offers engaging preschool classes, specialized summer camps like "Inside Out," "Camp Encanto," "Princess Unicorn Camp," "Under the Sea Camp," and "Oh la la Aloha! Dance Camp" which integrates ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and musical theatre. Intensive training is available through workshops such as "Leaps & Turns," a "Classical Ballet Intensive," and "Tap for Musical Theatre." With a history of showcasing student achievements through culminating concerts, The Dance Academy remains committed to empowering dancers through discovery, community, and artistic expression, and is gearing up for an exciting Fall 2025 season with Special Class Bundling through ConFLUENCE@The Dance Academy.

Programs from The Dance Academy

25 programs available

Classes

Preschool Summer Classes

We offer weekly Preschool Summer Classes, inviting you to join us for a summer of dance, growth, and new friendships!

Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16 Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25 Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16
Tap for Musical Theatre
$75.00

Broadway tap is the type of show dancing seen in live stage musicals and Hollywood films such as "42nd Street," "Anything Goes," "Aladdin" and "Newsies." It typically incorporates more arm movements, artistic body movements, and movements across the dance floor than rhythm tap dancing. This camp will focus on classic musical theatre tap repertoire.

August 1, 2
Summer Classes for dancers ages 6+

For dancers ages 6+ emphasizing creative exploration, technique training, and skill development throughout the summer.

Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16 Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25 Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16
Jazz

Jazz is also offered as a combo class. Select COMBO to show additional classes.

Tap

Tap is also offered as a combo class. Select COMBO to show additional classes.

Ballet

Ballet is also offered as a combo class. Select COMBO to show additional classes.

Combo classes

The Dance Academy offers Combo classes allowing students to explore a variety of dance styles in one session. These classes build versatility and create well-rounded dancers through exposure to different genres.

Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acro, contemporary & more

Inside Out
$40.00

Join us for a magical journey through emotions with the characters from Inside Out! Through movement, creativity, and storytelling, dancers will explore feelings, coordination, and expression in a fun and engaging way.

Saturday 9:00am - 11:30am

Workshops

Classical Ballet Intensive
$180.00

The Classical Ballet Intensive develops well-rounded dancers through classical ballet technique and various disciplines. Classical ballet demands technique, precision, conditioning, and patience. Daily sessions focus on ballet, class (contemporary, dance history, conditioning, leaps & turns), and variations (classical repertoire). Please note that there’s a 30-minute lunch break. Students should bring their own food. A showcase for parents will be held on the last day of intensive.

August 4-8
Leaps & Turns
$60.00

The Leaps & Turns workshop teaches dancers how to build strength, flexibility and control for fundamental leaps and turns. We will work on: kick & leg holds, chaînés, pirouettes, leaps, jumps & more.

Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Camps

Tap for Musical Theatre (Ages 13-18)
$75.00

Broadway tap is the type of show dancing seen in live stage musicals and Hollywood films such as "42nd Street," "Anything Goes," "Aladdin" and "Newsies." It typically incorporates more arm movements, artistic body movements, and movements across the dance floor than rhythm tap dancing. This camp will focus on classic musical theatre tap repertoire.

August 1, 2 Friday 6:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tap for Musical Theatre (Ages 8-12)
$75.00

Broadway tap is the type of show dancing seen in live stage musicals and Hollywood films such as "42nd Street," "Anything Goes," "Aladdin" and "Newsies." It typically incorporates more arm movements, artistic body movements, and movements across the dance floor than rhythm tap dancing. This camp will focus on classic musical theatre tap repertoire.

August 1, 2 Friday 5:00pm - 6:30pm Saturday 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Summer Classes (ages 6+)

For dancers ages 6+ emphasizing creative exploration, technique training, and skill development throughout the summer.

Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16 Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25 Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16
Summer Classes for dancers ages 6+

For dancers ages 6+ emphasizing creative exploration, technique training, and skill development throughout the summer. Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16, Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25, Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16.

July 7 - August 16
Preschool Summer Classes

We offer weekly Preschool Summer Classes, inviting you to join us for a summer of dance, growth, and new friendships! Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16, Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25, Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16.

July 7 - August 16
Summer Classes for dancers ages 6+

For dancers ages 6+ emphasizing creative exploration, technique training, and skill development throughout the summer. Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16 Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25 Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16

Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16 Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25 Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16
Preschool Summer Classes

We offer weekly Preschool Summer Classes, inviting you to join us for a summer of dance, growth, and new friendships! Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16 Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25 Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16

Full Session (6 weeks) : July 7 - August 16 Half Session A (3 weeks): July 7 - July 25 Half Session B (3 weeks): July 28 - August 16
Under the Sea Camp (Ages 6-8)
$120.00

Join us for a mermaid-inspired dance camp! Your child will learn all about the ocean and sea life, including our favorite mythical creatures - mermaids! Activities at Camp will Include: *Dance *Activity Centers *Story Time *Tumbling *Craft.

July 28, 30 and August 1 st
Under the Sea Camp (Ages 3-6)
$80.00

Join us for a mermaid-inspired dance camp! Your child will learn all about the ocean and sea life, including our favorite mythical creatures - mermaids! Activities at Camp will Include: *Dance *Activity Centers *Story Time *Tumbling *Craft.

July 29, 31
Princess Unicorn Camp
$120.00

Step into the magical world of Princesses and Unicorns, where dreams come true! Get ready to be enchanted by the reign of Unicorn Princesses in a land where we believe that unicorns are "real" - or at least, we like to think so! Get ready for a whirlwind of dancing, fun, and games that will make your child's heart soar with joy. In this three-day camp, we'll transport your little ones into a world of story time magic and arts and crafts, all inspired by their favorite childhood fantasies.

July 15, 16, 18
Under the Sea Camp
$120.00

Join us for a mermaid-inspired dance camp! Your child will learn all about the ocean and sea life, including our favorite mythical creatures - mermaids! Activities at Camp will Include: *Dance *Activity Centers *Story Time *Tumbling *Craft.

July 28, 30 and August 1 st
Oh la la Aloha! Dance Camp
$180.00

Get ready to go coconuts! Join us at a magical Oh la la Aloha Dance Camp this summer, combining beach party fun with dance! We'll set sail on from Monday - Thursday, and dance across the islands. This camp includes 3 hours of dancing (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre), Hawaiian-inspired games and crafts for all tropical dancers and tourists! We'll end with a fantastic Luau summer celebration!

July 21, 22, 23, 24
Camp Encanto
$40.00

Are you enchanted with this awesome hit from Disney? We are too! Join us for Encanto camp where we'll be exploring the Madrigal family's special gifts. Campers will learn about the magical casita while learning about Colombia's culture and dancing to Encanto's catchy soundtrack!

Saturday 9:00am - 11:30am
Inside Out Camp
$40.00

Join us for a magical journey through emotions with the characters from Inside Out! Through movement, creativity, and storytelling, dancers will explore feelings, coordination, and expression in a fun and engaging way.

Saturday 9:00am - 11:30am

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The Dance Academy?

Call The Dance Academy at (636) 235-4472 or visit http://thedanceacademystl.com/.

What are The Dance Academy's hours?

The Dance Academy is open Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM.

How much do classes cost at The Dance Academy?

Classes at The Dance Academy range from $40 to $180.

Does The Dance Academy have Saturday classes?

Yes, The Dance Academy is open Saturdays: 3:00 - 9:00 PM.

What days is The Dance Academy open?

The Dance Academy is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.