The beautiful artistry of ballet requires long hours in the studio and a commitment to intense training for students who truly wish to master the technique.

Looking for a studio for your son or daughter? Check out this guide to places where they can try tap, hip-hop, ballet, Irish dance and more.

Arkansas Academy of Dance
501-227-5320
10301 N. Rodney Parham Road, Bldg. B, Little Rock
Types of Dance: Movement, pre-ballet, classical ballet, pointe/pre-pointe, pilates, modern, musical theater and tap.
Ages: 3 & up
Offerings: Classes, summer intensives, summer camps, performances through Arkansas Festival Ballet.

Centre for the Dansarts
501-663-5516
6100 W 12th St., Little Rock
Types of Dance: Hip-hop, ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary.
Ages: 3 & up
Offerings: Classes, performances, the Tidwell Project.

Dance Dynamics
501-225-4090
1723 Merrill Drive, Little Rock
Types of Dance: Tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, tumbling and silks.
Ages: 3 & up
Offerings: Classes, annual recital, summer camps, dance company.

Dancers’ Corner
501-666-9538
7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 120, Little Rock
Types of Dance: Creative movement, ballet, pointe, tap and jazz.
Ages: 2 & up
Offerings: Classes, mommy & me program, showcase and recital, annual “Nutcracker” performance, birthday parties.

I Can! Dance
501-888-4140
1040 Angel Court, Little Rock
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Types of Dance: Special needs program for general dance and tumbling.
Ages: 4 & up
Offerings: Classes, recitals.

Irby Dance Studio
501-664-2800
2324 Durwood Road, Little Rock
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Types of Dance: Ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical and pointe.
Ages: 2 & up
Offerings: Classes, annual recital, competitive teams, private lessons.

McCafferty Academy of Irish Dance
501-628-2063
6805 West 12th St., Suite D, Little Rock
Types of Dance: Irish dance.
Ages: 3 & up
Offerings: Classes, competitions, performances.

Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio
501-771-2351
9 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock
Types of Dance: Tap, ballet, gym, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, cheer, clogging, contemporary, tumbling, pre-pointe and pointe.
Ages: 18 months & up
Offerings: Classes, mommy & me program, competitive dance company, annual showcase and recital, summer camps, intensives, master classes and I Can! Dance program.

North Little Rock School of Dance
501-753-5039
4000 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock
Types of Dance: Tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop.
Ages: 3 & up
Offerings: Competitive and recreational classes, recitals and competitive dance team.

O’Donovan School of Irish Dance
501-864-8710       
5200 J.F.K. Blvd, Suite A, North Little Rock
Types of Dance: Irish dance.
Ages: 4 & up.
Offerings: Classes, competitions, performances at festivals and special events.

Rock City Dance Center
501-225-6833
5 Innwood Circle, Little Rock
Types of Dance: Ballet, pointe, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap, AcroDance, creative movement and musical theater.
Ages: 2 & up
Offerings: Classes, official ballet school, competitive programs, summer clinics and intensives, master classes.

Studio 501
501-626-1593
6701 W. 12th St., Suite 4, Little Rock
Types of Dance: Hip-hop, tap, ballet, tumbling and jazz.
Ages: 3 & up
Offerings: Classes, dance teams, mommy & me program.

Shuffles & Ballet II
501-223-9224
1521 Merrill Drive, Little Rock
Types of Dance: Ballet, pointe tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop.
Ages: 3 & up
Offerings: Classes, pre-professional program, recitals.

This list is editorial and as comprehensive as possible. Also see 'The Nutcracker' Gives Young Dancers Chance to Take the Robinson Stage.