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!

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!

I really love this environment for my daughter. She came from a different school and since…read moreswitching over, has changed so much. She has gotten stronger, more focused, and confidence is really high. The teachers do an amazing job and I like the team building they do as well. If you are looking for a dance school for your kids, bring them here.

Our daughter is going into her second year at IAM as a Company dancer, and it has become her second…read morehome. The love and support she receives from the staff here is incredible, and we've been so happy to have them as partners to help raise our child. She's made so many wonderful friends and she is truly in her element every time she walks through the doors. She has grown so much as a dancer and she works hard because they believe in her. Moving to IAM is the best decision we've ever made and I can't recommend it enough!!

Very disorganized. They really need to have a team meeting or something to get everyone on the same…read morepage. My daughter had to miss the recital because she was ill and it took months to get her costume. Every time I called, I was told that the owner would call me back. This didn't happen, so I decided to send email so that I had proof. I just wanted a costume that I paid over $100 for! When the owner finally contaxted me, I was told that everything from the recital was still in a trailer or attic and they needed to go through it. Hmmmm ok. It took MONTHS before they finally had the costume for me. So ridiculous. I should also mention that the Puyallup location I so gross! Dirty facility. Parents let their babies and toddlers run all over the place and leave trash. I couldn't believe it. No one asks them to be polite and stop talking inappropriately and loudly. It smells like dirty diapers. "Regulars" are dropped off and treat the facility like a dumpster. Yuck. Classes always started late as well.

Where are the "0 star" or even negative reviews. I am not going to say much, other than I just read…read morethrough the negative reviews below and very much agree with what everyone said. The positive reviews must be from people who haven't been there long or something. My daughter danced there for 4 years and she loved it except for the last year and a half, which luckily was Covid so she had an easy way out. She was tired of being bullied and yelled at by coaches the owner. If you think I'm kidding, read the reviews below. This is not how our children should be treated. In addition to the unorganization, the "business model" is brilliant, for the owners, not the customer. They get your credit card and charge away. there's no possible way to track all the fees and charges and I believe it's that way by design. Just a complete mess. Stay away!!

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.

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.

Initially I thought this studio was great because it was in Enumclaw. Don't be fooled. If you are…read morelooking for a studio with poor communication, hostility towards students, and running behind schedule all the time- this is the place for you! Don't worry- they won't reply to your emails and if you ask a question to the owner around class time, she will be rude to you or not respond and ask you to send an email instead, which they won't reply to. The dance schedules always come out last minute. The end of the year rehearsals will go until 10pm for all students. I had high hopes this all would improve the 3 years my daughter attended, but it just got worse. There were typos in the performance program and children's attendance wasn't taken. This studio will send students outside in the dark and cold after class with no attention to safety. The school dance prices are reasonable, but there was an increase after they moved to a bigger place which wasn't permitted for students. Parents were never notified that there was a building permit issue and classes still took place. After last year we decided not to come back- and so did a lot of other families. Very disappointing "professional" dance studio. Please decide to sign your child up elsewhere- they are other better schools out there!!

Treats their dancers terribly. I switched academies before the start this year. I am Mexican and I…read morewas mocked by other dancers about how my mother could only speak Spanish. I now go to a different academy in Buckley

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.

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!

I struggled to find activities that would hold my girls' interests, challenge them and make them…read morewant to come back time and again. Sports in general were not their "thing." I saw an opportunity for a theater camp in the summer for Shrek Jr the Musical. So, on a whim, I signed them up. At 8 and 11yo, they were nervous but very excited. They had no theater, singing or acting experience. I was honestly blown away after 2 weeks of prep, they were signing in front of a packed house and loving every minute of it. It honestly brought tears to my eyes seeing my shy kids flourishing on stage. They have continued to want to be in every production since! They have found great comradery with other kids who really enjoy theater and love their teacher, Ms. Candace. They come out of every practice with a smile in a good mood. They just completed The Music Man Jr and are ready for the next one. I love that each production includes every student in the cast. I appreciate the teaching of stage presence and makeup and costumes. My oldest loves making her costumes for her sister and herself. I highly recommend CDT for theater. It's a very inclusive and supportive place. Thank you for letting my kids shine on stage.

I'm a mom of 2 boys. Two boys who never found their footing in Baseball, Basketball, or Soccer…read more.. Etc. etc . Always on the hunt for something that they would connect with... That would be "their thing" and finally... I think we found that in this sweet little community at Children's Dance Theater. The confidence and Joy my boys have gained in performances and recitals at this place is something I didn't even know was possible.

If you are looking for a dance studio with a positive learning environment, South Sound Dance is my…read morego-to studio recommendation. Experienced and knowledgeable staff offer a wide variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. As a mature (and I mean mature) adult with two left feet and zero prior dance experience, I moved out of my comfort zone and purchased pair of ballet shoes. No tutu yet but I am enjoying the exercise and comradery I found at South Sound Dance. Each class is an enjoyable learning experience.

Oh My Goodness!! I cannot say enough about this place!…read moreFrom the first time I "enquired" about this business they were PROMPT, not pushy. Persistent but not pushy. Thorough without being annoying. A+ on info and reaching out to answer your questions and encourage you to "try on" a class before you commit. I was new to the area and thought it might be a fun way to establish a routine. As an adult with grown children I wouldn't have thought the dance studio that was a family kind of thing would have been a place for me to thrive as an adult. I'm not competitive and wanted a reason to exercise. I've found a family type of environment, a fun way to exercise with out the pressure to be more than you are (or want to be)... the folks that work here are professionals that welcome any level, positive and encouraging. At 55 I'm having the best time! Thank you SSD!