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Dance Empire of Miami

4.9 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Ballet school in Miami, Florida

Kids & teens Private lessons Pre-professional

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  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • 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
  • Phone (305) 232-5573
  • Website & schedule danceempire.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 23 mentions

“My daughters have learned so much about the art of dancing, as well as real-life lessons that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I went to Dance Empire to prepare for a musical theater dance audition and did private lessons with Angel.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 80 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“Beyond the technical skills gained, more importantly, I feel the instructors and staff at Dance Empire genuinely care about the well-being of my daughters and our entire family.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“The studio is awesome , the staff is awesome and the recitals are a testament to how amazing the instructors are.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“I am eternally grateful to Angel and her staff for being so professional and guiding her steps.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“She started when she was 2 years old and has grown into a wonderful young lady with great discipline and time management skills.”

From the reviews

My two youngest children are currently attending Dance Empire! My eldest son also attended DE! I remember when he started, just dancing all over the place. To see how he has grown into the phenomenal dancer and now choreographer he is today makes me continue to smile.

★★★★★ — Tonya, May 2020

My 5 year old daughter has been dancing at this studio for the past 3 years. I also grew up dancing with the owner myself. I can’t say enough positive things about the studio and about the staff and the teachers in general.

★★★★★ — Sabina, Oct 2021

I have had both of my daughters dance with Dance Empire with the DE School and the DE Elite Company. With both experiences, my daughters have been exposed to all genres of dance, making them well rounded in their craft.

★★★★★ — Angela, May 2020

I went to Dance Empire to prepare for a musical theater dance audition and did private lessons with Angel. She is the kindest and most encouraging dance teacher I have ever had.

★★★★★ — Catherine, Sep 2023

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Your first ballet class at Dance Empire of Miami

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 Dance Empire of Miami

8853 SW 132nd St, Miami, FL33176

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