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Athena Vertical Dance
“Tasia provided clear instruction and set a fun and positive environment to learn in.”
Best Dance Classes in Tacoma, WA
15 studios listed · 5 in Tacoma · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Charisma School of Dance
“She is currently doing jazz and a private lesson to catch up and she couldn't be happier which means as parents we couldn't be happier”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Tacoma
“I would strongly recommend to anyone, especially young couples to invest in dance lessons and specifically arrange for Ty to be your instructor!”
Tacoma City Ballet
“Tacoma City Ballet is the place in the Pacific Northwest to bring your child to train in classical Ballet.”
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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!”
Backstreet Tango
“While my partner and I have yet to go to one (we were very bad at first, then summer happened and we made lots of plans), he regularly insists that practice be done in the social space.”
The 15 studios listed for Tacoma, 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: Tacoma, WA
5 of the 15 studios we list are based in Tacoma; the other 10 serve Tacoma from towns including University Place (4 mi), Puyallup (9 mi) and Federal Way (7 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 521 reviews; 3 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 "patient". 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 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; 12 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.
Are all the dance studios on this page in Tacoma?
5 of the 15 are, and the rest come from other towns within 10 mi. With a weekly class and a rehearsal season on top of it, the drive is worth weighing carefully before you commit to a year.
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The Dance Academy
“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.”
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Elite School of Dance
“The zpeople running the front desk have been nothing but helpful and courteous.”
Fred Oldfield Western Heritage & Art Center
“Thank you for offering a friendly, enjoyable and affordable creative outlet for the kids!”
Sound Movement Arts Center
“I love seeing the older girls and how much fun they have - and hope our little one sticks with it!”
The Ballet Theatre School
“We are so at home here.”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Federal Way
“Super fun place to learn to dance with instructors that can really help you understand steps, frame and progression in different ways depending on your learning style.”
Lilith Pole and Aerial Dance (Tacoma)
“Amazing instructors and membership options for everyone”
Dance Theatre Northwest
“Better training and community than I could ask for.”
Dance Ally
“I thought the instructor was very knowledgeable about child behavior, and her personality was warm and sincere.”
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