Wise Ballet and Music Academy
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Owned and directed by Karen Smith since 1985. Karen Smith has owned and directed Wise Ballet and Music Academy from 1985 to present day.
Located in Decatur, Tx, WBMA offers Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Pilates, Contemporary/Modern, and more for all ages beginning at age 3. She has a BFA with a major in ballet from Texas Christian University. She is a former dancer with the Fort Worth Ballet, under the direction of Fernando Schaffenburg and is also a former dancer with the Fort Worth Opera. Prior to opening her own studio in Wise County, Karen taught at Schaffenburg's Ballet Academy for six years, taught summer dance classes at Texas Christian University, and has been a guest teacher/choreographer at several studios in the metroplex as well as in Pennsylvania. She has studied technique classes at the Alvin Ailey Dance Studios in New York City under the guidance of Finis Jhung and early childhood dance educator, Beverly Spell. She studied advanced technique classes at CPYB Teacher Workshop in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
10/01/2026
The October WBMA Newsletter is here! 🎃🩰
Catch up on important dates, upcoming events, birthdays, and a few Halloween jokes! Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for monthly updates!
08/23/2026
Congratulations to Nora Jane on her first pair of pointe shoes! 🩰🤍 Getting your first pair of pointe shoes is such a special milestone in a dancer’s journey, and we are so proud of all the hard work, dedication, and strength that brought you to this moment!
07/26/2026
🩰 Mark your calendars! Fall classes begin August 17th, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the studio! Whether you’re returning for another year or joining the WBMA family for the very first time, we’re looking forward to another year of training, performances, and making lasting memories. We also can’t wait to bring Alice in Wonderland to the stage in June! See you soon! ❤️✨🐇
This Summer Intensive was more than three weeks of classes, it was about discovering new skills, building confidence, and growing as a dancer. Partnering is just one of those experiences! 🩰🩵
Partnering is more than learning lifts, it’s learning to trust, support, and move together as a team!
This past Summer Intensive gave these dancers the opportunity to do just that! We can’t wait to see these skills continue to evolve in the years ahead. 🩰👏
07/04/2026
Wrapping up our third Summer Intensive with a beautiful showcase! ✨ Endless thank yous to Isichel Perez for an inspiring week of mentorship and encouragement. We couldn’t be more proud of every dancer for stepping outside their comfort zone, working so hard, and supporting one another along the way. Seeing all of their progress in the showcase was the perfect way to end three amazing weeks. We can’t wait to watch them utilize this knowledge within the next year!
Tomorrow is our Summer Intensive Showcase! ✨
Over the past few days, these dancers have auditioned for the variations they’ll be performing tomorrow. Watching their hard work, dedication, and the way they’ve encouraged and supported one another throughout the past three weeks has been so special! 🩰💛
The final days of Summer Intensive are here! ☀️🩰 Keep an eye out… we’re not done posting all the fun just yet. ✨🤍
06/29/2026
Join us at WBMA for an exciting 2026-2027 year featuring Alice in Wonderland! 🐇🎩❤️
Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time or have been with us for years, we’re excited to welcome you in! 🩰✨
🗓️Stop by to register:
• Monday, August 10th | 12pm - 6pm
• Tuesday, August 11th | 12pm - 6pm
📍1300 N. HWY 287, Decatur
📞940-627-7777
🌐wiseballetandmusicacademy.com
We love Isichel and are so thankful for his passion and knowledge he brings back for our 2026 Summer Intensive!
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1300 N Highway 287
Decatur, TX
76234
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| Monday | 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30pm - 8:15pm |
| Thursday | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 4:45pm - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am - 3pm |
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