Meet Your Host:
Grace the Giraffe
Grace is the heart of Above the Barre! Elegant, kind, and full of poise, she’s here to cheer on our dancers, celebrate milestones, and guide you through all things ATB. When you see Grace, you’ll know it’s time to dance!
Join the leading dance studio in the Quad Cities
Sign up today to join Above The Barre Dance Academy
At Above the Barre Dance Academy, our mission is to raise kind, confident humans who happen to be exceptional dancers. We believe in putting family first—always—and in building a village where every dancer, from age 2 to 18, feels seen, supported, and celebrated. Our studio is a safe haven from the pressures of the outside world—a place where kids learn to respect their teachers, their teammates, and themselves. Through dance, we teach presence, eye contact, kindness, and community. We don’t just teach movement—we build character, connection, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Are you ready to DANCE?
Is your child ready to grow as a dancer? Whether they're stepping into a dance studio for the first time or they've been dancing since they could walk, we have the perfect class or team for them.
Explore the three training opportunities we offer:
Competition Teams:
Join our Mini, Home, Travel, or Elite Revolution Teams and represent our studio in various competitions.
Multi-Stage Program:
Dive into the basics of various dance forms, including tumbling, tap, ballet and jazz starting at age 2.
Specialty Classes:
Hone in on specific skills with classes focused on hip-hop, ballet, leaps and turns, tap or strength and conditioning.
What Our Clients Say
"My daughter has grown so much in her technique and skill at Above The Barre. She loves being with her dance friends and competing at competitions. Above The Barre is another family for us and we love being a part of it!"
- Kateeya B
"My daughter joined Above the Barre a few years ago after leaving another studio. Since switching, she has grown tremendously both in skills and confidence. The teachers are incredible, always encouraging and supporting the dancers to be the best version of themselves. We absolutely love ATB and are so grateful our daughter has found this amazing dance family!"
- Jennifer B
"Above the Barre is our home away from home! My daughter looks forward to dancing, seeing her friends and spending time with the amazing teachers and assistants each week! She is empowered to be creative, let her confidence shine and learning how to work as part of a team. Starting classes at ATB and then joining the competition is one of the best decisions we have made!."
- Teal V
"The teachers and staff at ATB are exceptional. Our daughter has had so much growth and is so eager to go and learn more each class. The shared passion and drive for excellence both in dance and in life is across the board at ATB. Great friends and families!! We can't say enough about this dance studio family!"
- Angela R
"My daughter has grown so much in her technique and skill at Above The Barre. She loves being with her dance friends and competing at competitions. Above The Barre is another family for us and we love being a part of it!"
- Kateeya B
"My daughter joined Above the Barre a few years ago after leaving another studio. Since switching, she has grown tremendously both in skills and confidence. The teachers are incredible, always encouraging and supporting the dancers to be the best version of themselves. We absolutely love ATB and are so grateful our daughter has found this amazing dance family!"
- Jennifer B
