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Southwest Dance Company

5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Ballet school in St. George, Utah

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Phone +1 435-703-0957
  • Website & schedule southwestdancecompany.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 22 mentions

“Music is always appropriate for children, costumes are always modest (a hard thing to do in the dance world) , and the movement was always appropriate.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 62 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“The instructors have all been amazing and so kind.”

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“Technique is taught from the very start and built upon each year in fun age appropriate ways.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“Our first year, I wasn’t sure about the week of rehearsals leading up to the concert, but when the time came, our child was ready and confident to step onto that big stage.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 14 mentions

“Our daughters have gained so much knowledge of dance, but more importantly they have gained the self confidence they need.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“I also love that each youth group is given the opportunity to creatively express themselves as part of their performance along with the choreographed plan.”

serious pre-professional training 10 mentions

“My wife however had danced throughout her youth and through College.”

From the reviews

My girls have danced with Southwest Dance for 23 years, and throughout that time they have loved their teachers and the friendships they’ve made. One of the highlights of every season is the end-of-year dance concert.

★★★★★ — John, Jan 2026

I knew nothing about dance or how to evaluate a studio. My wife however had danced throughout her youth and through College. She had experienced different studios and when it came time for our little girls to begin dancing she looked at many different studios. We knew immediately we made the right decision.

★★★★★ — Larry, Feb 2026

We absolutely LOVED our experience at Southwest Dance company! My daughter danced there from the 4th grade all the way until her Senior year. It is the most positive dance studio around. Where the art of dance is still the focus, and building each dancer individually.

★★★★★ — Mickell, Jan 2026

We have been with Southwest Dance Co. for about 9 years. Their "modest moves" and "modest music" was what pulled us in and we've never looked back. We appreciate so much the positive environment that has allowed our daughters to thrive and learn.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Jan 2026

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Your first ballet class at Southwest Dance Company

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 Southwest Dance Company

175 W 900 S, St. George, UT84770

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