Barriskill Dance Theatre School is a Durham-based dance education program that treats training as whole-person development, combining technical instruction with discipline, creative expression, and personal growth. The school offers developmentally appropriate dance and theatre education for toddlers, preschoolers, children, teens, and adults, from beginner through more advanced study. Its curriculum includes ballet, musical theatre, hip hop, tap, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary, creating a training environment that supports both foundational technique and performance-focused styles. With faculty connected to Durham’s dance community, the school emphasizes age-appropriate instruction, careful progression, and a lasting respect for the art form.