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Issaquah Dance Theatre

4.8 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Ballet school in Issaquah, Washington

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 425-391-2632
  • Website & schedule issaquahdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 12–5 pm
Tuesday 12–5 pm
Wednesday 12–5 pm
Thursday 12–5 pm
Friday 12–5 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Issaquah Dance Theatre, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 12 mentions

“The quality of instruction is amazing, and our children have grown so much as dancers and as individuals.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 4 mentions

“Great teachers, a focus on technique as well as fun, and fantastic recitals to showcase wonderful routines.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“The teachers have created a warm and encouraging environment which has lead to our daughter s growth and confidence with her dance journey.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 14 mentions

“The teachers are very skilled and experienced, and the culture is supportive of every dancer, every body type, and is focused on developing every dancer as a whole person.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“My eldest, now 11, started classes there at 3, and was hooked from the very first class (and recently joined their performing group).”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“I am just starting my second year of college, and I started dancing at IDT at the age of 4 and I danced all the way through high school.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“The teachers are caring and professional, and the atmosphere is always fun and positive.”

From the reviews

IDT is the best studio ever love the teachers they are so nice the classes are amazing and I love being here with my friends they are best

★★★★★ — Zelda, Aug 2025

This will be my daughter’s fourth year at IDT. My daughter has grown so much here, not only improving her dance skills but also becoming more confident and making wonderful friends. The teachers are caring and professional, and the atmosphere is always fun and positive.

★★★★★ — Isla, Aug 2025

The teachers put a lot of efforts into doing choreography and working on technique. Performances are amazing, and the attention to detail is excellent. The kids seem to have a lot of fun.

★★★★★ — Shalini, Jun 2019

Excellence teachers with attention to proper technique. This is a studio that cares about the health of its students! They raise kind, knowledgeable, and precise dancers.

★★★★★ — Missy, Sep 2018

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Your first ballet class at Issaquah Dance Theatre

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 Issaquah Dance Theatre

320 3rd Ave NE, Issaquah, WA98027

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