Dick Barker School of Dance

A family-oriented environment rooted in the community for over 60 years. In 1988 Deborah Bednarz took over as owner/director.

Dick Barker opened the studio in 1959 in Indian Orchard and moved the business to Ludlow in 1977.

06/14/2026

Wishing the sweetest Sweet 1️⃣6️⃣ birthday to Miss Riley! Leave her some bday 🖤🤍

06/03/2026

Summer Zumba starts tonight!

$12 single class
$55 for a 5-class card, 6th class free.
*Complimentary first class for in-person attendees only*

05/31/2026

Recital day on the stage is what everyone sees, but these backstage moments tell the real story: the friendships, the excitement, the teamwork, the memories, and the love that make our dance family so special.

What a beautiful way to celebrate a year of growth, accomplishments, and unforgettable moments. We are so proud of every dancer who stepped on that stage and shared their passion with the audience.

Thank you for an amazing season and a truly wonderful recital. We can’t wait to see what next year brings. 💜

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05/30/2026

☔️Rain rain go away - don’t you know it’s recital day?! You may be feeling lazy with this weather but time to get up and join us this evening for our 67th Annual Celebration of Dance at Ja'Duke Theater in Turners Falls! Trust me, we’ve got surprises, milestones and a great show. You don’t want to miss it! See you soon!

05/30/2026

Dress Rehearsal ✅ Fantastic job tonight dancers! We are so proud of you and so excited to see you do it all again tomorrow!