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!

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!!

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!

I have been dancing at The Dance Academy of Puyallup for almost 8 years and I couldn't imagine…read moredancing anywhere else. The environment that Shari creates for all of us is amazing, we are like one big family. We are given so many opportunities, and taught to chase our dreams and strive to be the best we can be. Not only are we supported in the studio but we are also supported outside the studio. The teachers here are like no other they are all incredibly supportive and caring, and they treat us like their own. Whether you do recreation or team you will have an amazing experience here. I am so lucky to be a part of such an amazing team and I couldn't be happier.

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.

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. :(

I have a love hate relationship with Arthur Murray as a whole. My husband and I have been dancing…read morewith the franchise for a few years (this is our third studio). I thought our original Arthur Murray was expensive as after the initial new student specials, the prices were significantly more than other studios. Of course by then we were committed as my husband loved our instructor and the other students. Each studio has been progressively more expensive. This studio is 25% more than the base price we paid across the country (and no, rents aren't that different). The sale price here is significantly more than the sale prices there (to be fair, at least this studio does sales- our second one did not). The staff here is very talented (though they do have a few newer instructors that are definitely still learning). The students are nice as well though the overall vibe is less friendly/open than our first studio where it honestly felt like a family. Here, the shared bond is dance and you won't learn much about the staff beyond that. This isn't a bad thing, just different. Over all, if you choose ballroom dancing as a hobby, this is definitely one of the best places to do it. Just... know its going to be a very expensive hobby.

This place is phenomenal! Our daughter has danced here for about 12 years. I can't say enough good…read morethings about this studio. Our daughter has flourished here with dance training, friendships, many, many performances, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. I would not trade this experience for anything!

Daughter attended Blue Dog for the last annual season. She performed in the Polar Express…read moreChristmas Pageant and the Spring Recital. One of her teachers were wonderful, but her other teacher who was still a high school student seemed to lack the patience to work with her kindergarten energy level. This is our 3rd year in dance, our other 2 years were at a studio in Florida before we moved, and we found the choreography here to not be at the same level as our previous studio. Front desk workers are super friendly and overall we were happy, just a little disappointed with the ease of the choreography.

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.

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.