Danceartists
Ballet Academy
A certified Ballet School of the Royal Academy of Dance
Winner of Best Dance School 2024 !
Where grace and elegance meet passion and dedication!
Our commitment to providing expert Dance Training in a happy, well balanced and welcoming environment is unwavering.
Established by Master Classical Ballet Teacher Joanna Duncan, Danceartists Ballet Academy is a globally recognized Pre-Professional Dance Academy registered member with the International Dance Council, CID UNESCO Paris and The Royal Academy of Dance, the largest Ballet organization in the world.
Specializing in the Vaganova Classical Ballet methodology and offering our students the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance syllabus offering both Exam And non exam stream. Our Dance programs are enthusiasm driven, designed from over 30 years of professional Teaching experience providing our students with an exceptional Dance Education and Dance Performance opportunities.
Our Dance Faculty comprises of experienced and highly qualified dance teachers who are also accomplished performers in the field of Dance.
We provide a caring class environment for Dance students of all ages and skill levels from age 4 to adult.
Danceartists offers small class sizes accepting students age 4 to 10 onto our Children's Training Program without audition and from age 11 upwards onto our Pre-Professional Dance Program by audition.
Our state of the art air conditioned premises is equipped for simultaneous in-person and online dance classes through our secure VPN network. With custom-built Marley® sprung floors, full-length wall-mounted mirrors, remote control sound and computer systems, large display screens, Swiss-made IQ® air purification systems, and hands-free sanitizing stations. Additionally, we offer spacious student bathrooms and dressing rooms, a large comfortable waiting area and a play area for younger children.
Phone us at 508-925-4112 or Email: admissions@danceartistsballetacademy.com.
52 S Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury 01545 Ma
Maironis Park Banquet Facility
We look forward to hearing from you!
Testimonials
"We are so grateful for Joanna!!Her passion for ballet and dedication to her students is truly inspiring.
She has a remarkable ability to nurture each dancer's talent while fostering a love for the art.
My daughter has grown tremendously under her guidance, both in skill and confidence.
Thank you for being such an amazing teacher!"
~Jatnna Russell Paralegal - 2024
"Danceartists is an excellent ballet school and I believe is the best ballet school in all of New England.
Ms. Joanna is an excellent teacher and welcoming and accepting of all students, and she has done so much for us at her school."
~Taylor-Chanel Fisak
"DanceArtists Ballet Academy is the best for ballet training. Ms. Joanna is a wonderful teacher who creates such a nurturing and loving environment
where students can really thrive. She teaches pristine technique, focuses on building the proper biomechanics of movement, and encourages artistry.
I’ve had such a lovely experience at DanceArtists and it has been such a great opportunity to learn from Ms. Joanna. I would recommend it to anyone seeking
classical ballet training."
~Shreya Valdynathan, 2022 Honors Graduate Danceartists Ballet Academy
"I have been attending classes at Danceartists Ballet Academy for more than a decade and continue to be so impressed by their professionalism
and their dedication to each student who comes to them. Every child gets individualized instruction and encouragement.
Regardless of talent or aim, each child gets the same attention and the same pristine ballet education.
The students are so lucky to be taught by the director- professional ballerina, choreographer, and RAD solo seal recipient, Joanna Duncan.
Her vast experience provides so much enrichment.There are many opportunities each year for the students to participate
in professional productions on stage and at different events.There are even opportunities throughout the year for students to create choreography.
This is a wonderful preparation for the students who wish to be professional dancers and it has been a great joy watching those students
fulfill their dreams upon graduation, thanks to the education from Danceartists.
~Nicole Marchand Nurse Practitioner
"Ms. Joanna is a very professional ballet teacher. My daughter has been with her for several years and enjoyed learning all the ballet techniques from her."
~Michelle Yang
"Incredible Ballet training that cultivates both strong technique and artistry in a Dancer."
~Pearl Madnick, 2020 Honors Graduate Danceartists Ballet Academy
"I have worked with Joanna Duncan on various creative projects. Each time she has proven to be not only efficient, but also full of integrity."
~Christopher Harrison, Founder AntiGravity Inc.
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"It is an incredible honor to have such a qualified person as our teacher and director."
~Polina Asanova, Honors Graduate 2022
"An absolutely brilliant artist I have had the opportunity to work with in a piece where she brought my vision to life .... it was phenomenal."
~Alexander Diaz Salisbury, Entrepreneur/Creative Director/Interior Designer/Producer AJ Productions
"Joanna Duncan is a gifted, dedicated, experienced and passionate teacher who provides professional,
high standard training with an emphasis on artistry and technique."
~Betsy West, parent of Danceartists Alumnus
"Joanna Duncan is one of the best teachers I have ever come across in over 40 years of my taking class and teaching."
~Karen Michaels, LMT, CZB, CET, BFA
"Wonderful instruction that motivates and instills discipline, focus, passion and drive in a nurturing environment ."
Jessica Sadlier, parent of Danceartists Alumnus, M Arch, Architecture, MIT, BSAD Architecture
"Dedicated 150% to teaching the art of dance."
~Julie-Ann Petterson, Bachelor of Commerce, Young World Singers
"Absolutely wonderful training. Cultivates nothing short of excellence."
~Galya Ponomareva, Cincinnati University BA in Dance, Dublin University Pre-Med
"Joanna is a gifted artist who has been true and unwavering to her craft all her life."
~Ruben de la Peña, Artist/Designer, Diana Ross Dancer
"DanceArtists programs develop proper classical ballet technique, artistry, and musicality."
~Anna Apgar, Society of Actuaries
"Joanna's training instills confidence and her students gain wonderful standards because they are happy."
~Lydia Shapiro, SSWR Dance Center, Arts Administrator
"Joanna is the best classical dance coach I have met in my career as a dancer."
~Brandon Grimm, DIAVOLO Architecture in Motion, BFA, 2016 PWN Awards Choreographer of the Year
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Auditions October 9 at 4pm at our Studios.
Register at Nutcracker.com