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Olympia Dance Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Ballet school in Olympia, Washington
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–10 — 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
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- 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 (360) 943-8011
- Website & schedule olympiadancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter danced at Johansen's Olympia Dance Center from age 3 to 6, followed by 2 years of years of gymnastics and 2 years at a "competitive" dance studio.”
“My daughter danced at Johansen's Olympia Dance Center from age 3 to 6, followed by 2 years of years of gymnastics and 2 years at a "competitive" dance studio.”
“He is just finishing up the pre professional program at the Milwaukee Ballet.”
“The Summer intensive programs they offer are top notch as they have current instructors and bring in guest faculty who have much accreditation.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Ken, Josie and instructors are not only great teachers, but wonderful mentors that can help guide a dancer into a dance career.”
“The teachers are awesome - they not only teach clean, precise technique, but they also create a positive and supportive environment for students to learn.”
“Johansen has been a great place for our daughter to grow! We’ve loved building community there and hope to continue for years to come.”
“The teachers are awesome - they not only teach clean, precise technique, but they also create a positive and supportive environment for students to learn.”
“Most of all they do their best to create a community, which is most visible during the Nutcracker performances as we see former dancers continue to enjoy this timeless classic.”
“The studio is also home to Ballet Northwest, the premier ballet company here in Oly.”
From the reviews
This is Not a ballroom-style dance school. It is family-oriented, and they specialize in ballet. Child friendly, and a great place for children to learn ballet.
My son has been dancing there for over 10 years. He is just finishing up the pre professional program at the Milwaukee Ballet. Ken, Josie and instructors are not only great teachers, but wonderful mentors that can help guide a dancer into a dance career.
Johansen Olympia Dance Center has been a second home for my family the past nine years. The directors are supportive of each and every dancer at all skill levels. They are positive and supportive of all dancers whether the commitment is for one year, for a lifetime or even a drop in class.
My daughter danced at Johansen's Olympia Dance Center from age 3 to 6, followed by 2 years of years of gymnastics and 2 years at a "competitive" dance studio. She's been back at JODC for the past 4+ years and couldn't be happier.
Your first ballet class at Olympia Dance Center
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.
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