Excellent place for adult ballet classes at intermediate/advanced level. The Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. class with Linda Yun is relatively fast paced and challenging. Linda has a great eye and gives useful corrections. Students run the gamut from professionals who are visiting back to their home school here to retired people who have only ever danced recreationally (me, for one), so you can see wonderful dancers as examples but also feel like you belong without being professional level. Linda is calm and objective, which helps keep the stress level manageable. Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Erika Patterson teaches an adult class that is newer so it is small group. Erika is a lovely dancer who gives us an aspirational example. She also has a broad knowledge of ballet education and is able to include different ways we may have been taught in the past in her corrections. Right now the pace is slower than the Tues/Thurs class but everyone gets individual corrections and can benefit. Adults pay by purchasing drop in class cards on line. Price varies from $22 at one class to $12 a class if more are purchased. Abelardo Cisneros also teaches a fun intermediate class Wednesday evenings but the time is listed different ways on the website so ask time before turning up. read more

Deane Dance Center - Barbara Crockett teaching an adult class about 20 years ago. I am in this picture and still take classes here. - Opera & Ballet Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is a great center. I have used it for yoga and sound therapy classes. The owners are responsive and professional. read more

They lady is nice. She explained how everything would work. The man was kind on the phone too.

Barbara Crockett, owner and teacher at Deane Dance, co-founded the Sacramento Ballet with her husband, both of whom were dancers with the San Francisco Ballet. She runs the studio with her daughter and son-in-law, also former professional dancers. Deane is known as one of the top studios to groom young professional dancers -- their teaching of technique is top-notch -- however, it's the adult program that I will sing the praises. Barbara teaches two adult classes each week (Saturdays and Wednesdays) and she runs them like we are all about to perform Swan Lake. She's tough and corrects every mistake her eagle eye catches. Many of my fellow dancers grew up taking classes from Barbara and now have children of their own who are studying at the school. Kermit Allen and Richard Shi also teach adult classes and both are professional technicians and excellent teachers. Kermit teaches an adult jazz class, as well. The studio is slated to move to a larger space later this year -- the new location is still in East Sac (Elvas and C, or somewhere around there?) I highly recommend Deanne for adult dancers at the intermediate/advanced level -- you will feel like you are in a 'real' professional studio without the intimidation factor :-) read more

Pamela Lourentzos teaches a great class for Teens and Adults on Tuesdays. This class is great for students who are new to ballet and experienced dancers looking to fine-tune their technique. But all the adult classes at Deane are great as well! read more

This is such a great place to learn ballet. Kermit Allen is the adult beginner's instructor and he is excellent. He's extremely patient and welcoming and will help you learn the basics and technique. Also, there is an adult beginner pointe class that he offers to students who have the interest and strength; you definitely have to put in the work to do pointe. Take his class; you won't regret it! read more

My 3.5 year old daughter has recently began to express a lot of interest in ballet classes, so I called Deane Dance Center and left a message. After waiting about 5 days and not hearing back, I called again, spoke to a gentleman about my desire to enroll my daughter, and was told I'd receive another call about the class in a day or two. Almost 3 weeks later, I have yet to hear anything. Unfortunately, because I can't seem to be able to enroll my child, I can't comment on anything except this very limited experience, but...really? I'm perfectly willing to enroll my child and pay the tuition, but evidently Deane Dance Center isn't interested in receiving business from me. Time to look elsewhere. read more

Highly recommend DDC ballet studio! Directors Allyson Deane and Don Schwennesen, along with recently retired Barbara Crockett and staff have inspired and empowered aspiring professional ballet dancers through the joy of dancing! I love all the adult ballet classes offered and will continue until I can no longer dance...I've taken classes here for 33 years so far! NEVER STOP DANCING! read more

Top-notch classical ballet training. In the upper levels, there's a fair amount of mean girl stuff going on (both from the students and from their mothers). Still, they do teach lovely technique. read more

Pros: Instructor gives constructive advice. Cons: I was overcharged and did not receive an apology for their mistake. For several classes my daughter's class was mixed with another level class for half the time or more. This left one instructor with 15 or more students in two different levels. This wasted everyone's time because the instructor had to give different instructions to each while the other class just waited. Furthermore, the class was so large that they didn't get much attention or time across the floor. Lastly, the class times are scheduled back to back with no break in between, so the class started 5-10 minutes late every time. Overall instruction (Level 1) seemed average. read more

My daughter has been dancing at the Deanne Dance Center since she was four and she is now 10 and she can't wait to attend each and every class. Not only are the teachers exceptional, talented, and caring, but they are truely invested in your child. They emphasize poise, technique, and fun. It is also a refreshing experience to ALWAYS observe how the dancers support one another and are friends. In reference to Stephanie C.'s attempts at calling...yes, most times they are not by the phones as they are teaching students and while we view ballet as glamorous, the pay is not so hot so there is not a full-time receptionist. If you want the best, this is it so go to the studio yourself, and they are more than willing to give you a ton of information and a free class to see where your child should be placed. read more

Top notch classical ballet training from toddler to adult. See the winter show, spring show and school showcase and you will see what I mean. read more

Deane Dance Center is the best ballet school in Sacramento and vicinity. All the instructors are fabulous. I've been a student there for over ten years and their instruction and attention to detail is what makes the difference. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn what real ballet is all about. read more

My 5 year old daughter was a student in Elk Grove. :) She enjoyed it very much and loved her teacher. However out of the blue they decided to close. Which hurt my daughter very much and pissed several parents off. Who does that to children? They were preparing them for a recital had all their hopes up being cheshire cats....... then BAM closed. Now I am trying to get my $80 recital fee returned to me and they are giving me the run around. I was considering driving to the main studio in Sacramento and continuing her classes there, but now I am not. read more

I have been looking and waiting for a studio that really teaches to adults. And I have found it in Deane Dance Center!! They have the most adult classes I have ever seen that cater to multiple levels, and thank goodness! I love that I can take a class with Abelardo and feel challenged but not lost-he has been an amazing teacher for someone just getting back into ballet! I highly recommend his Wed. evening adult ballet class for those who are past the 'basics' classes, and want a real challenge and work out, in a comfortable and fun setting. I can't say enough good things, so grab your ballet shoes from the closet and get to this dance center! read more

A fantastic studio! We have been at Deane Dance Center for 8 years and couldn't be happier. I currently have two daughters dancing there. The teachers are top-notch; warm, caring and highly trained. The dancers are a warm and friendly group. Whether you are just starting out in dance or looking to try a new studio, Deane is the place for you. The beginning classes are fun and the upper level classes are challenging. Stop by the studio some afternoon and check it out! You won't be disappointed. read more

I have been dancing at Deane Dance Center since I was 6 years old and have been a Crockett-Deane Ballet company dancer for 4 years. I am now 17 and this is my final year at DDC and it makes me very sad. The past 11 years have been the most rewarding. Crockett-Deane Ballet is the ONLY local pre-professional company that is a member of Regional Dance America. If you have aspirations to become a professional dancer or train like one then DDC is where to be. Many of the Sac Ballet dancers have been trained by Barbara and Allyson as well as many other professional dancers throughout the country. The training I have received is top notch and I am ready to take myself to the next level. read more

Wonderful School. Wonderful family atmosphere with lovely owners who really seem to want what is best for each and every child. They are flexible, kind, patient and respectful to everyone! Superb training. As good as anywhere in Sacramento if not the best! Great opportunities to perform, as well. The owners, former San Francisco Ballet Principal dancers, are busy teaching classes themselves and the other teachers are top-notch too! If you don't get through by phone, which I've never had a problem with, just drop by after 3:30. We love it and are so grateful to have found Deane! read more