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Studio West Dance Academy & The Beat Box
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 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
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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) 956-9378
- Website & schedule studiowestdanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:15 AM–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:15 AM–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:15 AM–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has danced at this studio for more than 12 years and I can say the instructors and staff have created a community that shares a passion for dance.”
“For the last 14+ years as an adult cast member in multiple onstage performances.”
What families & students say
“All the teachers have been not only well qualified but also great teachers with a passion to teach.”
“My daughter loves dancing at Studio West!”
“I signed my daughter up a little late for dance- everyone has been so welcoming and made us feel like family from the first day of dance!”
“Focus on Classical Ballet techniques yet still offers contemporary, jazz, tap and Hip Hop as well Their performances are top-notch.”
“They are also well organized with classes and performances.”
From the reviews
Studio West has been our home for over a decade. We love this studio. My daughter has had such a fabulous experience growing, learning and performing on stage in the Nutcracker and spring ballets. Their productions are phenomenal and not to be missed!
We have always appreciated the kindness that this studio and all of its faculty shows toward the dancers. We especially appreciate how welcoming and friendly all of the older, more experienced dancers are with the younger, newer dancers.
My daughter has danced at this studio for more than 12 years and I can say the instructors and staff have created a community that shares a passion for dance. The instructors are inspirational, artistic, and they know how to bring out the best in their dancers.
We love Studio West! All the teachers have been not only well qualified but also great teachers with a passion to teach. The office staff is friendly and so well organized. I especially love the emphasis not on competitions but on performance and excellence which creates a nurturing environment.
Adult ballet at Studio West Dance Academy & The Beat Box
Studio West Dance Academy & The Beat Box runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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.
Your first ballet class at Studio West Dance Academy & The Beat Box
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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