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Charisma School of Dance
“I love the culture of Charisma and feel lucky that we found the studio.”
Best Dance Classes near Lakewood, WA
1 of these studios is based in Lakewood; the others serve Lakewood from towns including Tacoma (7 mi), University Place (5 mi) and Puyallup (11 mi).
11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
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The Dance Academy
“I'v improved so much since I have came here and gotten opportunities that I never thought I would have been able to have!”
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Athena Vertical Dance
“Jane is so sweet, and makes it easy to show up excited.”
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Elite School of Dance
“I am very pleased with the staff and the training that the kids recieve at Elite.”
Industry Athletics & Movement
“Great studio, and environment for your dancers to learn and grow in ran by dedicated staff who care for their students.”
Fred Oldfield Western Heritage & Art Center
“It was extremely easy and hassle free scheduling and coordinating things with the art instructor Elisa, Who taught my daughters friends during the party.”
The 15 studios listed for Lakewood, WA teach dance. Which styles and age groups each one runs comes from what it publishes on its own site; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Lakewood, WA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 567 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
How are the dance studios on this page rated?
14 of the 15 studios on this page are rated 4.5 or higher. Dance reviews are worth reading rather than counting, because they tend to say a lot about communication, fees and how a studio treats a child who is struggling.
Sound Movement Arts Center
“I always encourage others to check it out when they have a child interested in getting involved in dance.”
The Ballet Theatre School
“She knows exactly the right things to help you improve in both technique and artistry.”
Lilith Pole and Aerial Dance (Tacoma)
“If you're looking for a new fitness option, a place to meet friends or just looking to try something new, sexy and exciting, I highly suggest giving Lilith Pole a try.”
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Fearless Dance NW
“The staff are amazing and it's a no pressure just have fun and grow together kind of studio.”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Tacoma
“I have taken lessons from many dance studios in Bellevue, Kirkland, 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...”
Tacoma City Ballet
“Best place for your kiddos to learn ballet in the area.”
Dance Theatre Northwest
“This is a very good ballet studio”
Dance Ally
“All girls seemed to be totally engaged.”
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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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What students and parents say about studios near Lakewood
- “They make sure all of their dancers feel welcome and cared for, and our daughter looks forward to every class she has.” — from a review of Industry Athletics & Movement
- “The studio is always clean and is a welcoming environment to dancers, parents, and siblings.” — from a review of The Dance Academy
- “Athena Vertical Dance has a very comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, especially for beginners.” — from a review of Athena Vertical Dance
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