Reviews of Madison Ballet (Dance School)

Angela Babler

The beauty of the School of Madison Ballet goes way beyond dance. Everyone involved in this program from the Artist Director to the volunteer parent, cares passionately about each students/performers growth as an individual dancer and as member of the organization. Those who teach, including company members, go out of their way to make sure that each student receives feedback on what they need to work on and celebrations on how they've improved. This organization works deeply to ensure that each dancer reaches their potential. During Summer intensive students are exposed to encore classes in Ballet History, Stage hair and makeup, Ballet Technique, Variations, Repertory, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Yoga, Pilates, Injury Prevention, Nutrition, and Jazz/Contemporary. Master classes sprinkled throughout the school year also expose the dancers to a variety of dance styles. All performances are professionally run and a great exposure to the world of the stage. This is the BEST experience I, as a parent, could ask for my dancer!

Serena Leis

I really like the teachers at Madison Ballet. They really know how to teach students effectively. I like the class sizes. Everyone is really nice. I have made some friends while at Madison Ballet. I am not really used to the Balanchine technique yet, but I'm getting there.

Dusty Hackbart

We have been involved with Madison Ballet for 9 years and have a current student at SMB: It has the best ballet curriculum and focused program in the Midwest.

Yana Puckett

Put my 3 year old in wrong class with 5 year olds which could hurt her joints and ligaments then switched to another one with only two other toddlers. Can’t seem to fill their classes. Very awkward. Teacher seemed not to be able to connect with the toddlers. Switch teachers weekly which is confusing for kids.

meredith duchemin

First rate ballet training. Live pianist for every class.

Dina A

So greatful my daughter was able to attend this school (would continue to do so if not relocating to another state) The teachers are top notch! I can tell how much my daughter has improved her skills within just 2 years! You all are absolutely amazing

Rebecca Powell

My daughter started in Level 1 at SMB, now in Level 5 she has performed student roles in Madison Ballet's The Nutcracker for the past 10 years! I can't describe how important Madison Ballet has been to her development both as a dancer and as a person. The teachers and staff are awesome at what they do and provide an environment for success. As she now reaches out into the larger dance community she is recognized for her excellent training, receiving full merit scholarships for additional summer training at ballet schools across the country. We attend all of Madison Ballet's performances together both for enjoyment of the ballet and to aid her training. Artistic Director W. Earle Smith and the company are amazing! We love and recommend both SMB and Madison Ballet!

Beth Toulon

My daughter and I had the pleasure of dancing in Madison Ballet's nutcracker for several years. It is one of our most cherished memories as mother and daughter. We both live in Colorado Springs now and went to their Colorado Spring's Youth Ballet's Nutcracker yesterday. Although the performance was good, there was absolutely no comparison to Madison Ballet's and Earle Smith's version. We both couldn't stop talking about our experience with Earle. Top notch preparation, costumes, sets, volunteers, orchestra, and most importantly, rehearsed dancers! Thank you so much for being such a part of our lives! We miss you!

T Schauff

My experience with The School of Madison Ballet as a parent has been a positive and great one. The dance instructors are experienced dancers, who I feel are great teachers to my daughter and the other students. The School of Madison Ballet has given my daughter more self-confidence and encourages her love of ballet and expression through dance. In fact, both of my children (daughter and son) ask if they can participate in The School of Madison Ballet's Nutcracker every year. I cannot say enough great things about The School of Madison Ballet. Tara

Rachel Klimczyk

I've really enjoyed being a student here at the School of Madison Ballet! The teachers are very supportive, and help the students grow technically through each level. There are many fun opportunities, including outreach performances, master classes, and the Nutcracker! From watching the company perform, to learning new choreography and classical variations, it's been a well rounded and great experience!

Kim Nickel

My daughter has been taking classes for 5 years at Madison Ballet. She loves her classes and the friends she had made there. I love that she is learning proper technique from teachers who are positive, fun and wonderful role models.

Jamie Frisch

Teachers are great! Miss Alyssa and miss Annika! Our daughter loves it here and we love that professional dancers teach and we love going to see the teachers perform.