Parent Perspective: You know that feeling when you've realized your child has a truly exceptional…read moreteacher or coach? That's SBA. Our child has been enrolled for about 1.5 yr & has taken ballet, jazz & contemporary classes. The experience has far exceeded expectations! She has grown as an athlete, artist, and serious student of dance... if you're looking for fun & glam, there's that too! While not a competition-focused school (not what we wanted), each semester offers beautifully produced performance opportunities with fantastic costumes & gorgeous photos-- check out their socials & website. Their centrally-located studio is always clean with top-quality floors. They offer various schedule & payment options for youth & adult classes. Check out SBA for an excellent dance school with heart!

What makes Sonoran Ballet Academy shine? Sonoran Ballet…read moreAcademy boasts vibrant, clean studios, premium sprung Harlequin floors, and Danielle and Liang Fu's combined 64 years of dance expertise. But its true magic lies in their teaching: heartfelt, compassionate, and inspiring students to embrace the transformative power of music and movement. Effective learning encompasses acquiring knowledge and embracing constructive feedback. While correction is essential, encouragement yields more profound results. Danielle and Liang foster a supportive and rewarding environment where students are inspired to excel. Prioritizing connection facilitates meaningful correction, a core principle at Sonoran Ballet Academy. We choose Sonoran Ballet Academy for our daughter and encourage you to experience the difference. #sonoranballetacademy

We love The School of Ballet Tucson. The performances are gorgeous and the teaching is world class…read more Our daughter's skills have grown so much and she is making life long friends. The students all seem very happy to be there and joyful to grow through the years based on the older students we've spoken to. This is a wonderful studio.

My granddaughter takes ballet classes here. I've taken her to class several times, and last week,…read morethere was an observation day that I attended. My granddaughter loved this weekly class. For the observation day, each girl did her own dance across the floor, and did they did a dance together at the end. The teacher let us parents know what they working on, and communicated to us about upcoming events. I really enjoy seeing my granddaughter grow here and feel acknowledged and good about what she's learning! The observation day made her feel special as her mom and both grandmas were there to observe!

The faculty and students at Studio One amaze me every year, not only with their award-winning…read morechoreography and technique, the professionalism and pride they take in everything they do, or the hundreds of trophies they've acquired over the decade they're been serving Tucson, but with the quality and character of the people - from the faculty, to the students, and the parents, this is the best dance studio in Arizona.

I signed my toddlers up for a 2-3 year old dance class. The owner Rachael, was their teacher…read more During the third class Baby A would not leave the open bathroom (the bathroom is in the dance studio itself, not the lobby and class had started), and Rachael came to me visibly shaking with anger to tell me That baby A wouldn't "leave the restroom." I go and discover that she needed her diaper changed, I do so and baby a goes back to join her class. I do NOT expect the dance teacher to change her. My other daughter (baby b) was more nervous about leaving me and would participate in about a third of each of their three lessons. On ONE instance Baby B had a meltdown because she wanted me to go in with her, and I would not. This caused Baby A to be concerned about her twin and she came out of the studio to check on her. Rachael was upset by this and physically removed Baby A from class. Rachael did not do this with any of the Other children there who also went in and out frequently because they too, are toddlers. At the end the teacher decided my Girls needed PRIVATE lessons. I felt pressured. I had already paid nearly $400 to this studio for Recital fees, costume fees, and two months worth of class lessons, and we had only taken 3 classes at this point. The set day next week for the private lesson came and Rachael did not show up. I knocked. I called. I emailed. No answer. When someone else opened the studio for a different class- I left a note. In all of these instances of attempted communication I asked Rachael, the owner, to contact me asap and she never did. So next week I show up for our normal class lesson time which was on Thursday. There are many new kids present. I walk into the studio where she is sitting on the floor and say "Hi Rachael, We were supposed to have a private lesson with you last Friday as arranged, and no one was here." She says "Oh, yeah, I know. I thought it was tomorrow." I say "Why didn't you call me?" Rachael says "Well, I got your messages but I am super busy with class schedules during the week and I wanted to talk to you in person." I told her that A phone call would have gone a long way. She stared at me and shrugged. I then asked "So, What is our recourse? I don't think private lessons are appropriate for 2 year olds." She then agreed to let them have that day in class to "See how they do." Since my kids were super excited and we were there- I agreed. Baby A went into class and was much more well behaved then other 2.5 year olds in class who had to have their moms continuously stick their heads in for correction. Baby B wanted to sit by me, and did so with Minimal fuss. Then they switched to doing tumbling and baby b went in when everyone else Did on her own. I followed just to the glass door so I could watch. All of the kids were lined up sitting at the mirror but Because baby B had never done the tumbling part before she did not know to go sit with them. I was watching and listening and Rachael did not once tell baby B to sit down with the others and wait her turn. So Rachael then picks up Baby B and puts her outside the (glass) studio door into the lobby. Baby b has been kicked out of class and is sobbing. Baby B is upset because she hadn't done anything wrong, she did not KNOW what was expected of her by Rachael. Less than a minute later Rachael is removing Baby A and physically putting her outside the studio door as well. Baby A starts melting down, sobbing, telling me "I good, I not trouble, I want dance class." I instantly demand a refund, Rachael's mother starts saying she will give me one. She then tries to tell Me Rachael did NOT tell me that she purposefully didn't contact me. I refuted that and threatened legal action if my money wasn't refunded asap. I had to carry my sobbing, Broken hearted children out to the car. Baby A still wailing about how "me good! I no trouble. Please momma dance class." Over and over. It is not something I will soon forget. I am a professional musician, music teacher, actress, and (while not a professional ballerina) I have actually taken classes myself for nearly 20 years. The treatment my children suffered under this studio is reprehensible and completely unprofessional. I'm sorry I let my kids stay there for as long as I did. Clearly Rachael was overwhelmed and didn't want to teach my children. But Instead of simply saying that she led me on this ridiculous chase and treated my children as second best. Had she simply told me that she didn't think we were a good fit with her studio, I would have respected her decision and taken them elsewhere. I did get my refund for the second month of classes, the recital fees, and costumes via certified mail within days. They did immediately take down any photos of my children on their social media platforms when requested. My children have had zero complaints from their preschool about their behavior.

By far one of the best dance studios. Really has a great family vibe between instructors as well as…read moreother parents. The only think I don't like is that they don't offer classes for younger kids, there's tons of toddlers running around waiting on their bigger siblings... I started at a different studio first due to the age restrictions here and I noticed a drastic change in my kid, she became more passionate and learned the names of moves. Prices are great, offer military discounts. Always fun events to participate in!

I honestly regret spending my money at DansWest Dance Studio…read more The tuition is ridiculously expensive for Tucson, especially considering the quality of teaching. Paying around $100 a month for ONE class is already outrageous, and if your child actually wants enough instruction to improve, you're expected to pay for another class too. That can easily become around $200 a month, which is not realistic for a lot of families. My biggest problem was the Acro Level 2-3 class with Miss Dani. In my opinion, the class was nowhere near the level it was supposed to be. Most classes were spent doing conditioning, stretching, splits, and backbends instead of actually teaching intermediate acro skills and proper technique. Students who were ready to learn more weren't getting the instruction they needed. The wristband system also made no sense to me. I watched students receive higher-level wristbands even though they still struggled with basic skills, while other students with stronger technique didn't seem to get the same recognition. From my experience, the standards didn't feel consistent. I also felt there was obvious favoritism toward some competition team students. I even watched one student receive opportunities that, in my opinion, didn't match the skill expectations that seemed to apply to everyone else. I will not name the student but his name starts with a G. However I don't blame the student--that isn't their fault. My issue is with how the studio handled it. The owner has always been kind whenever I've spoken with her, and I genuinely think she's a nice person. However, I believe she needs to take a closer look at what's happening in some of these classes. The inconsistent teaching, confusing evaluations, and what I experienced as unequal treatment are problems that shouldn't be ignored, especially when families are paying so much money. For the prices this studio charges, I expected much better instruction, better organization, and fair treatment for every student. Based on my experience, I can't recommend DansWest Dance Studio.

Amanda is wonderful! Not only did she create beautiful choreography for us, but she taught it to us…read morein only 5 sessions! I'd had previous dance experience but my husband had only danced a few times, and her choreography and teaching helped us dance beautifully and our guests were very impressed! She also does a great job creating choreography that is possible to execute in a wedding dress. If you aren't comfortable dancing or are worried about price or time commitment, Amanda is a great choice! Or, if you're like me and have had dancing experience, Amanda has been a professional instructor for years and will create something beautiful that suits your level. If you've been dreaming of a lovely wedding dance for your whole life - Amanda is for you! And to top it all off, you'll have tons of fun working with her.

I really enjoyed her dance classes. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. She was very patient…read morewith me, someone who isn't a very good dancer, she came up with an awesome dance for our wedding. I'd recommend her to anyone who wants to an awesome choreographer whether for a wedding or just to have a new experience.

Gotta Dance! has been more than a dance studio to my daughter, they have become a family. Anne has…read moredone an exemplary job of creating a positive, nurturing, encouraging culture that lifts all of the dancers up in their practice and their lives. My daughter started as a Tiny Tot and now 5 years later identifies dance as her passion. The studio has been a blessing for her through some of her most difficult times and the teachers are all trusted adults in her life. I give my highest recommendations for Gotta Dance!

Wonderful, supportive environment. Great leader, she has her…read moreheart in it. Live this place

If I could rate this 6 stars, I would!! I had absolutely ZERO experience and never took a dance…read moreclass before. At the ripe age of 28, i figured it was never too late to try. The instructors and community there are so incredibly supportive and have really cultivated a warm and welcoming environment. I would absolutely recommend this place for anyone who's ever thought about taking a dance class

Beginner choreo classes on Wednesday nights are one of the best parts of my week! This is a great…read morestudio with several types of classes depending on what you're interested in. They're really welcoming to newbies and all levels of dance experience. Highly recommend trying a class here if you're interested in learning something new or getting back into dance!

Found Kathryn Ferguson and the Xanadu Dance Studio in 2005 when I took the Middle Eastern Dance…read moreclass via Pima Community College, and have since continued with the classes at the studio. Kathryn is such a joy to learn from and has great energy during class - as does her other teacher standins, such as Sandy. It's an hour escape from the stresses of life just to go and enjoy wonderful Arabic music and let loose. Her Xanadu Dance Troupe have also performed at various Tucson festivals.

I joined Xanadu in Fall of 2008 to try something new and different. I've never felt more…read morecomfortable/sexy in my own skin than I have since this experience. My friend and I had so much fun every class and made some good friends. We both started with no dance experience, so it is extremely easy to start! I highly recommend. I danced for just over a year, but have shifted my focus to swimming & triathlon training. My friend is still there (and in the Dance Troupe!).