The best ballet schools in Washington
Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 5,701 reviews of Washington studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Blue Dog Dance
5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews · Renton, WA
“Blue Dog Dance is Fabulous! Barbara is an excellent Dance Teacher & Studio Trainer. She flew to California to train our dance staff and captured all of our hearts. We look forward …” — Art
#2 Allegro Performing Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews · Kent, WA
“Allegro Performing Arts Academy has been an incredible experience for our family. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed, supported, and inspired.” — James
#3 Glass House Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 167 reviews · Sammamish, WA
“My daughter recently joined Glass House and is loving it. The instructors are so kind and the front desk staff is incredibly helpful. I appreciate the very flexible class make up p…” — Joanna
#4 Pacific Northwest Ballet
4.5 ★★★★★ 233 reviews · Seattle, WA
“We had a fantastic time at the theater seeing The Nutcracker ballet. I sat with my granddaughter who explained it all to me as it went along...😊. Usually I’m not the biggest fan o…” — Mickey
#5 Inland Northwest Ballet of Spokane
4.7 ★★★★★ 166 reviews · Spokane, WA
“I enjoy watching my daughter do what she loves. (Wearing pink, leaping over unicorns, dressing up with masks/wings/wands, and dancing) Coach Kelsey is so good with our little balle…” — Ashley
#6 DanceWorks Performing Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 118 reviews · Vancouver, WA
“We love Danceworks! My daughter is in her 3rd year of dance. She loves to learn and perform. All the staff are amazing and they care about every child here. You won't regret making…” — A
#7 Children's Dance Theater-Auburn location
4.7 ★★★★★ 94 reviews · Auburn, WA
“I love this studio! Stephanie, the owner and director, is an amazing teacher! I only hear praise from the parents and students! Both they and the teachers love and respect her, and…” — Sarah
#8 The Studio in Issaquah
5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews · Issaquah, WA
Rustic-chic studio offering an array of adult dance classes, plus yoga, barre & aerobics.
“The Studio saved my life. Steven has a knack for pairing teachers up with students. He introduced me to Kim, who lifted me out of some very dark times and helped me come back to my…” — Tenesia
#9 Tutu School Bellevue
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 reviews · Bellevue, WA
“We've had such a fantastic experience with Tutu School Bellevue and we'd like to not only review the school, but the Pumpkins and Pirouettes party that was recently held! Teachers …” — Max
#10 American Dance Institute Greenwood
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews · Seattle, WA
“Awesome place ! My child has enjoyed her time there since she was younger and is now 12. For a time we were low income. Adi did not turn us away, but helped us with scholarships. W…” — Rebecka