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Dance Evolution

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Camas, Washington

Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens

Upbeat, family-owned school featuring dance & cardio fitness classes for children & adults.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Class price classes around $22 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
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  • Phone (360) 818-1695
  • Website & schedule danceevolutionfitness.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8 PM
Tuesday 3:30–8 PM
Wednesday 3:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 4–8:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–12 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Dance Evolution, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💃 Adult Ballet 2 mentions

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🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“The teachers are so good with little kids preschool aged 🌸 feeling very blessed to have found this place for lessons!”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“We’d certainly recommend Dance Evolution to any parents looking for a place in Camas to celebrate their preschooler’s birthday.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“The teachers are so good with little kids preschool aged 🌸 feeling very blessed to have found this place for lessons!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“Both of my girls have done 3 recitals each so far; it has been so special to watch them grow in confidence and with their performance.”

💃 great for adults 2 mentions

From the reviews

Dance Evolution was the perfect place to host our daughter’s 3rd birthday party. The dance lesson was fun for everyone (parents included). Coordination with Aspen was easy and she went out of her way to accommodate our daughter’s love of Sesame Street.

★★★★★ — Peter, Feb 2024

Been bringing my girls to this dance school since my now 9 year old was barely 4 years old. Both of my girls have done 3 recitals each so far; it has been so special to watch them grow in confidence and with their performance.

★★★★★ — Erica, Aug 2019

The teachers are so good with little kids preschool aged 🌸 feeling very blessed to have found this place for lessons!

★★★★★ — Emily, Jul 2023

Good and patient instructors. Keeps the students engaged and learning new moves.

★★★★★ — Robert, Feb 2026

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Adult ballet at Dance Evolution

Dance Evolution runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.

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Your first ballet class at Dance Evolution

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 Evolution

1004 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA98607

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