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Tacoma City Ballet
“There is a real culture of excellence, integrity and respect for the art form of ballet.”
Best Ballet Classes in Tacoma, WA
24 schools listed · 4 in Tacoma · 17 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
“Cecilia Ballet is a good one to begin with.”
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Tutu School Tacoma
- Toddler
- Couple
- Classes
“Apparently, once a month there's a fun luncheon with crafts, and reading and dancing, we've been to one so I don't remember if it's every month, but I'm pretty sure it's once a month (no extra charge too!”
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Surrendered School of Dance
“From the youngest student to the oldest, and even to the parents and family members of students, this is a place where you will feel valued and honored while recieving the highest level of ballet training in a fun, safe, uplifting environment!”
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Allegro Performing Arts Academy
“My son began, but once my daughter started dancing at Allegro, she fell in love, and we developed a new family and comprehensive training beyond compare!”
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The Dance Academy
- Second Home
- Confidence
- Mentors
“I love that they have an adaptive program for kids with special needs that promotes a positive environment, and allows all types of students to feel successful in their genre.”
The 24 schools listed for Tacoma, WA teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Tacoma, WA
4 of the 24 schools we list are based in Tacoma; the other 20 serve Tacoma from towns including Seattle (27 mi), Kent (15 mi) and Renton (20 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 933 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (91%) and communication (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "community", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 17 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 10 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Do all of the ballet schools here teach inside Tacoma?
4 of the 24 do. The others come from other towns within 30 mi. Ballet schools often rent a hall on fixed evenings rather than owning premises, so check the address of the class as well as the address of the school.
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Children's Dance Theater-Auburn Location
- Competition
- Classes
- Skills
“Beyond dance for all ages and skills, CDT also offers some amazing camps, a Nutcracker production, a spring ballet production, theater programs, art programs and more.”
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The Ballet Theatre School
- Competitive
- Environment
“I love it here I've been dancing here for 6 years and if feels like a second home I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a ballet class this is it ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨”
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Illusion Dance Academy
- Learning
- Engaged
- Studio
“We recommend them every chance we get - my daughter LOVES dancing here, and it has been a joy to watch both her skills and confidence blossom under their instruction and encouragement.”
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AF Dance Studio
“Great studio”
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The Studio in Issaquah
“I had minimal dance experience and was looking specifically for a place that taught beginner/intro classes just for adults--The Studio is exactly what I was looking for!”
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Glass House Dance
“We were so excited to find an indoor activity for our kids that was still safe and practicing social distance efforts while allowing our kids to be with peers and do something they're loving!”
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La Clave Cubana Salsa
- Exercise
- Energy
- Social
“They are each highly skilled dancers with a wide breadth of knowledge with respect to Cuban dances and are above all patient, encouraging and effective teachers.”
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Spotlight Dance Center
- Director
- Adult
- Tap
“Having never participated in dance myself, but knew of the different classes and crazy schedules my dance friends had growing up, I was very confused and didn't know where to start.”
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Blue Dog Dance
- Tap
- Studio
- Skills
“Before starting the Blue Dog she would mostly stand or sit on her previous dance classes, not doing anything at all most of the time, but it is not the case with the Blue Dog.”
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Rainier Dance Center
“A great sense of community and hearts in the right place.”
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Creation Dance Studio
- Gem
- Island
- Environment
“The owner/director, Stevie, is warm and encouraging and motivates her students to explore and stretch their abilities and have fun all at the same time.”
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Inspire Academy of Dance
“Very professional and amazing teachers!!!”
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Chinese Dance Academy
“Best instructors I have ever met.”
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Academy of Ballet
- Classes
“Over the years I have heard my kids leave class and tell me how much they love it, my oldest even going so far as to wanting to either work for the dance school or open her own!”
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Maple Valley School of Ballet
“My daughter switched to Maple Valley School of Ballet last year and it was the best decision we made.”
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Dragonfly Yoga Pilates Dance
- Teachers
- Hip Hop
- Studio
“It starts with barre work and then adds a refreshing contemporary spin on the floor - it is great exercise but also provides a simultaneous mental challenge and stress release all at the same time!”
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Burien Dance Theatre
“And we finished Ballet/Tap from this last season and my daughter loves it.”
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Ensemble Ballet Theatre
“I am completely impressed by the director of the company, she is kind, talented and an excellent choreographer/teacher.”
Ballet Dance Training Services in Tacoma, WA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$74
Maximum cost
$343
National Average
$147
Avg Per Hour Rates
$80
$117
$196
Fair price range is based on 394 cost profiles
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