LOVE! My now 13…read moreyear old daughter has danced with Allegro since we moved to WA when she was 9 :) The atmosphere at Allegro is bustling and vibrant. We absolutely love the owner, staff, and teachers and communication with parents is excellent. I would recommend to those who are wanting to dance at any level from recreational to those with processional aspirations. My daughter has received top training and has had the most incredible teachers over the years!! She trains in every style offered and I fully believe she'd live at the studio if possible :D Additionally I recommend checking out their amazing competition team program. A BIG thing I love is that they offer sensory friendly performances and have a beautiful danceABLE program. I really don't feel there is anywhere else like Allegro in WA state. Thank you Allegro for being my daughter's home away from home.

We moved to Allegro this dance season from another local studio at the recommendation of a friend…read morewhen I expressed that we were looking for a studio that would push our daughter a little more than the one she was previously with. Allegro has been amazing! It feels like a family and second home for my daughter and there is so much room for her to grow with Allegro as she ages. Lovely teachers, the owner is always friendly and present and checks on the classes, students, and parents. We love it at Allegro and will be there for years to come.

The instructors are simply the best!! I have taken lessons from many dance studios in Bellevue,…read moreKirkland, Redmond, Seattle, and Renton, and I enjoyed all of those lessons; but here at Tacoma Arthur Murray, the instructors are great communicators and you can feel their passion not just for dancing... they love teaching!!

I really like this studio. I bought an introductory course…read moreand we had Pixie as our teacher. She is so sweet and fun. I really enjoyed the classes we took. I would love to continue learning here, however the prices are way higher than I was expecting them to be. I might pop in to some classes or an event sporadically. Unfortunately I can't justify spending almost $800 on dance lessons at the moment. :(

We just signed up and love this studio. They are super nice and the prices are great. My…read moreGranddaughter now attends twice a week. She loves her instructors and looks forwarding to going to Payette's. The kids are the priority and it shows.

Awesome place to take your kids for dance lessons. Wonderful staff, very good with the kids. There…read morewas a group of 5 adults couples and we learned to swing dance. This place is a hidden gem, I guess after this review it won't be so hidden.

Such a great dance studio. All teachers and staff truly care about their students. My 14 year old…read morehas enjoyed taking Jazz at this studio. Thanks again for such an awesome experience Ms. Erin

I have been photographing this school for 11 years each year we are in awe of what amazing teachers…read morethey have! My daughter dance there, and now my granddaughter dance there it is a very tight-knit family-oriented School highly recommend taking your children here!

Where do I even begin?…read more This place my second home. I feel safe. I feel loved. I feel happy. I feel beautiful. I have been dancing since I was 6, and this dance studio has changed my life for the better. You will never ( and I mean NEVER ) see a studio that is as neat and clean as The Dance Academy. The floors are swept, and vacuumed every night. Every mirror and window is sparkly clean by the time the doors are locked at the end of the night. The couple who owns the studio are two of the most dedicated people I have ever met. They are always accommodating people's needs and making sure every dancer and their family is happy and feels cared for at the end of the day. It's little things like letting the smaller children ( or in some occasions, us older dancers ) have a piece of candy at the end of the day, or rewarding them with a prize from the prize box for good behavior in class or acing a new skill. They are always open to new ideas and appreciate all levels of creativity. The wife is a dance teacher and is ALWAYS so kind hearted and comes up with beautiful choreography that send lovely messages and leave the audience in tear from time to time. The husband is fantastic about making sure everything is "ship shape", from fixing ballet barres, to organizing tangled cords, and building INSANE props for our dances, and even giving out popsicles after rehearsal on hot summer days. He is always happy and has a smile on his face. Their children dance at the studio as well, and they are fabulous. All three girls are so kind and respectful and make classes a blast to be in. The staff is phenomenal. Every single one of them has their own style, and put passion into every second they teach. They all truly care about the dancers, not just their paychecks. They are all organized and have the perfect balance of fun, and discipline. Their brains are packed full of knowledge, and though they are all young, they are so wise, and have answers to every question. Our dancers are always respectful to each other, teachers, and all guests. At competitions, we have gotten sportsmanship awards several times because we play fair, and support not only each other, but even our competitors - everyone! The best thing about The Dance Academy is the atmosphere created by each of these things. There is no other studio like this one. Personally, I have come to realize my dance friends are my true best friends, I can depend in them for anything, because that's the way we've been taught here. We all share a passion to dance and it's beautiful. We are one big family, and the studio is the reason we are so close. Thanks to The Dance Academy for forming my live for the art, I am planning to go off to Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA to study dance and choreography and maybe one day open my own studio! There's no place on earth like it, and I am blessed to have such a place to call home.

Since coming to The Dance Academy of Puyallup, my daughter's skills have improved dramatically (age…read more8 ). I greatly appreciate Shari's kind but firm leadership and the fact that she brings me in every step of the way. I'm enabled to be a partner in my daughter's dance journey, rather than just the wallet. Along with beautiful dance technique, my daughter is learning poise, manners, good sportsmanship, and how to carry herself as a serious athlete. I am thankful that both my daughter and I feel comfortable in talking with Shari and the other teachers about absolutely anything. We know our thoughts will be welcomed and addressed respectfully, without fear of consequence. The studio is always clean and is a welcoming environment to dancers, parents, and siblings. Most nights my daughter asks to stay long after her classes have ended because she feels so at home and has built strong friendships. In addition to the High Impact Team, we love the recitals and extra performance opportunities. It is only April and my daughter is already counting down to Victorian Country Christmas because she had so much fun dancing in the shows there. We are proud to be apart of The Dance Academy of Puyallup. It's a great home for any dancer!

Wonderful little ballet school. My daughter adores the teacher and has so much fun learning…read more Definitely wish the waiting area was a little more comfortable, definitely in need of an update. Nevertheless what's more important is the ballet and we definitely love it here.

I've been dancing here for the past 13 years. This school is small, meaning you get plenty of…read morequality instruction and time, not just another person in a large class. The instructor has over 35 years of instruction experience and is very kind and patient. The class atmosphere is very welcoming to anyone, never do you feel pushed beyond your limits or feel like your competing against other students. If you love classical ballet and always wanted to take classes, no matter what age, (really - there is a lady beyond her 60's in the adult classes), or body type, this is a great ballet school to learn.

Well my daughter definitely took a step up in her dance career, she made the competition team for…read morehip hop and she absolutely loves dancing even more at Elite. She loves all the great teachers her teammates. Thank you to the Owners, Heidi and Tony for creating such a wonderful place for our kids to grow and shine. Thank you to the Coaches, Miss Kristy, Miss Alex, Miss Kristina and Miss Amalitta for all of their hard work with all of our kids. If you are looking for a great studio to dance with next year, this is it!

All three of my kids dance here. Everyone is so kind and helpful. I could not think of a better…read moreplace for my kids to learn how to dance and make life long friends!

We have been coming here for a little while & my daughter LOVES it! She has Ms. Dani as her teacher…read more& she's a sweetheart. I also attend with my almost two year old for the mommy & me class on Tuesdays, it's a lot of fun & very low key. I am so happy we switched to High Impact!

I'm so grateful I found High Impact dance for my daughter last summer. My daughter is very…read moreinterested in ballet, but I was concerned with the "body-image/ diet culture" that can come along with being in dance. Thankfully High Impact dance put an emphasis on the fun of dance and has been perfect for our needs! I find their prices to be very fair too! Would definitely recommend.

My oldest daughter went here for a few years and it was such a great experience for her. All of the…read moreteachers are so loving and caring, the environment she was in was very encouraging, and with the instruction she received she was able to learn and apply new skills quickly. We greatly appreciate the purity of music that's used and the intention to get to the true heart of worship in dance, as well. I couldn't recommend them more.

From the owner: Paradosi Christian Ballet Company is a dance ministry that uses ballet to lead worship and for…read moreevangelism at a wide variety of venues including churches, theaters, conferences, fundraisers, schools, fairs, festivals, homeless shelters, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, care centers, rehab facilities, and other community events throughout the United States and Internationally. Paradosi additionally hosts an annual Summer Dance Intensive in Tacoma, Washington for dancers from the age of 11 to 21. The ministry also has a two-year vocational ballet ministry trainee program helping dancers to grow as artists while equipping them for full-time dance ministry. Paradosi's official dance school, Surrendered School of Dance, has locations in Tacoma, Orting, and Gig Harbor with classes for students from the age of 3 through adult.