Welcome


Willow Street Studios, Inc. is the home of Susan Barnes Dance. Situated in beautiful Southern Illinois, in the culturally rich and diverse community of Carbondale. Dance lessons are offered for boys and girls 3 years old and up, and for adults too!

Modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, preschool and pre-ballet are taught by Susan and her expert staff. Visit our classes page for detailed information on all classes. And make sure to have a look at the current schedule below.

Willow Street Studios' spacious studios are also available to rent for occasions such as birthday parties, receptions, meetings and other gatherings.

Coming this Summer!!!


  • Young Dancers Camp: Ages 7–12 years.


    • MON. JUNE 25 – FRI. JUNE 29. 10AM – 2PM.
    BALLET, MODERN, JAZZ, HIP HOP, ART.
    INSTRUCTORS: SUSAN BARNES, DIANA SHEPHERD, KATHLEEN FRYE, KIM PALERMO, MAGGI MOSELY.
    COST: $150.

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1ST.
    REGISTER ONLINE AT dancewillow@gmail.com. OR CALL 549-9546 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE.
  • BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH. DRINKS PROVIDED.

  • Ballet: Contemporary Intensive: Ages 12 & up


    • INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED LEVELS.
    MON. JUNE 18 – FRI. JUNE 22. 9AM – 3:15PM.
    INSTRUCTOR: EMMIE GRAHAM
    MORNING SESSION: 9AM – 11:30 BALLET, POINTE AND PRE-POINTE.
    AFTERNOON SESSION: 12:15PM – 3:15PM CONTEMPORARY, CHOREOGRAPHY, IMPROVISATION
    COST: WHOLE DAY - $150. HALF DAY - $90.

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1ST.
    REGISTER ONLINE AT dancewillow@gmail.com. OR CALL 549-9546 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE.
  • BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH.

    • Registration


    Registering for classes can be done online, in-person, or via mail. A non-refundable registration fee of $25 per student or $30 per family is required.

    Click here for online registration.
    Click here to download a registration form to print out and mail to us.

    To ensure you or your child is in the correct class for his or her age and skill, Susan will review registrations and may recommend the most appropriate class.

    Current Schedule ↓

     

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