Barbara's Academy of Dance
42 years of dance for ages 2–adult in Dracut, small classes with personal att…
Barbara's Academy of Dance is in its 42nd season, located in the Lakeview Shopping Plaza on Lakeview Avenue in Dracut, MA.
Before your first class
Classes span beginner to advanced for ages 2 through adult; small group sizes mean individual attention for dancers developing technique and confidence.
Located in the Lakeview Shopping Plaza, Dracut, MA.
About this studio
Barbara's Academy of Dance is in its 42nd season, located in the Lakeview Shopping Plaza on Lakeview Avenue in Dracut, MA. The studio's philosophy centres on quality dance education in a positive, fun environment. Small class sizes mean each dancer gets individual attention alongside proper technique training, self-esteem building, teamwork and confidence.
Classes run for ages 2 through adult, beginner to advanced. The weekly schedule spans Tuesday through Saturday, with offerings including Tiny Tots (ages 2.6–4), Beginner 1 (ages 4–5), Gymnastics across multiple age groups, and Variety classes. Older students and teenagers take Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop (levels I–IV), Musical Theatre, Pointe, and Leaps & Turns Clinic. Adults can join Jazz & Tap (starting October) and Adult Hip Hop. A Fosse/Burlesque class launches in February 2027.
Miss Barbara Lemire is the director and owner, bringing 42 seasons of experience. Her teaching centres on encouraging self-expression, building confidence and promoting physical fitness in a non-competitive, recreational setting. Miss Kerri Denommee (Deschenes), an assistant teacher in her 16th year of instruction, is trained in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, musical theatre and beginner hip hop. She holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary & Special Education and a master's degree in Education, and choreographed a local theatre production of Mary Poppins in 2017. Miss Christine Deidrich, another assistant teacher, trained for over 20 years in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre and tap. She was captain of WPI's ballroom dance team, competing in waltz, tango, foxtrot and swing.
Classes start the week of September 14. Open House dates are by appointment only; call to arrange a time. The studio encourages prospective students to follow them on Facebook for updates.
What to expect
Your first visit
Call ahead to arrange an open house appointment. You'll find a small, welcoming studio focused on proper technique and personal attention, with classes for every age from toddlers to adults and all skill levels from beginner to advanced.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Miss Barbara Lemire (director/owner, 42 seasons), Miss Kerri Denommee with 16 years teaching experience in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and musical theatre, and Miss Christine Deidrich, trained over 20 years in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, tap, and ballroom styles.
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What beginners can expect
Classes span beginner to advanced for ages 2 through adult; small group sizes mean individual attention for dancers developing technique and confidence.
Studio history
Barbara's Academy of Dance is in its 42nd season under the direction of Miss Barbara Lemire, who founded the studio with a philosophy centred on self-expression, confidence-building and recreational, non-competitive dance education for all ages and skill levels.
Styles offered
11 dance styles taught here
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Frequently asked about Barbara's Academy of Dance
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Barbara's Academy of Dance teach?
Barbara's Academy of Dance teaches General, Tap, Lyrical Jazz, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and 5 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Barbara's Academy of Dance located?
Barbara's Academy of Dance is located in Dracut, MA. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Barbara's Academy of Dance offer private lessons?
Contact Barbara's Academy of Dance directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Barbara's Academy of Dance teach kids and adults?
Barbara's Academy of Dance welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Barbara's Academy of Dance?
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Located in the Lakeview Shopping Plaza, Dracut, MA.