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Ascend Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Phoenix, Arizona

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 602-449-1976
  • Website & schedule ascend.dance — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 3–9 pm
Saturday 3–9 pm
Sunday 3–9 pm

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Ascend Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 16 mentions

“I love that they know my daughters by name, know me by name, and take the time to talk to us in the lobby or help fix ballet buns as they fall apart.”

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🩰 Pointe 2 mentions

“After one class at a new studio, the new instructor complemented my daughter on how well trained she is and what great pointe work she has.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Ascend Dance Academy teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

🎼 ABT® National Training Curriculum

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Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“After one class at a new studio, the new instructor complemented my daughter on how well trained she is and what great pointe work she has.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“Our daughters love to dance, and are literally growing by leaps and bounds physically and as individuals at Ascend Dance Academy.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“Even the older students in the advanced programs have been the best kind of “influencers” for our young daughters.”

clean, beautiful studio 5 mentions

“It has been a clean and safe environment during Covid and I feel 100% safe sending my daughter.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 7 mentions

“The teachers are awesome and teach the students/ dancers amazing dances as well as, professional behavior.”

From the reviews

We are go grateful and happy with Ascend Dance Academy. We put our granddaughter in Pre-Ballet class and she has come out of her shell. She LOVES to dance and loves her teacher Ms. Kristina. The entire staff are so friendly and helpful no matter the issue. Our granddaughter loves going to dance every week.

★★★★★ — Shanan, Apr 2021

Highly Recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ We do not know where we would be without this studio, as they have gone above and beyond to make sure that their students have had ALL of the creative opportunities possible to dance safely and grow during this pandemic.

★★★★★ — Kari, Apr 2021

The teachers at Ascend are very kind and helpful! I was so happy to find a group wiling to take carful measures during the pandemic but also a group who truly value the individuals they are working with!

★★★★★ — Betsy, May 2022

Excellent training. My daughter danced with Ascend since they opened their doors, but also danced with many of the teachers for years before Ascend was created. We just love the staff. Recently we moved out of state and needed to find a new studio.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jan 2022

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Your first ballet class at Ascend Dance Academy

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Ascend Dance Academy

20813 N 19th Ave #2, Phoenix, AZ85027

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