Northern AZ
Leslie Ptak Baker, (Flagstaff) Jazz/Tap Dance Instructor, 928-606-1429
Mary Heller, (Prescott) Choreographer, Dance Educator in 8 Techniques, Teaching Artist, Wellness Advisory, MFA, Professor of Dance-University of Idaho, 30 years national experience. marychoreographer.com, 208-310-9913
Sedona Dance Academy, Sun Moon Studio, 2050 Yavapai Dr, Suite 3A, Sedona AZ 86336. Jessica Phillips, Owner/Director, 713-703-9862, gro.ymedacaecnadanodesnull@acissej. Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary & Tap offered to ages 2-18. Adult Ballet Thursdays 9:15-10:30 am.
Sedona Dance Project, Village Yoga Sedona, 6657 State Route 179, C1, Sedona AZ. Danielle McNeal Johnson, Artistic Director, 928-207-5771 or gro.tcejorpecnadanodesnull@ofnI. Classes offered on Wednesdays at 7 pm Adult Modern (all levels) drop in, and 8 pm Afro/Caribbean Strength (all levels) drop in.
Central AZ
Avondale
Southwest Ballet Theatre, Tasha Stramecki, Artistic Director.
Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale AZ 85392 | 623-250-6366 | gro.tellabtbwsnull@nimda. Nonprofit pre-professional program for children and young adults in classical ballet training, jazz, and Broadway theater. Open adult classes available for all styles plus tap. SWBT also offers an all-inclusive Adaptive Dance class and midday open ballet classes for homeschool students. Semi-annual public performance opportunities in collaboration with Estrella Mountain Community College. ADC Members: $15 off Adult Ballet Punch Card or $10 off monthly unlimited classes.
Chandler
Chandler Gilbert Community College, 2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler
Micaela Church, Director of Dance, 480-732-7136
Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre Inc, 635 S Alma School Rd, Chandler
Yen-Li Chen, Artistic Director, 480-786-1155
Yumi La Rosa, Flamenco Dance Instructor, 602-692-1159
Glendale
Glendale Community College, 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale. Rebecca Rabideau, Dance Program Director, 623-845-4905. Associates of Arts-Fine Arts Degree in Dance. Course offerings include: Modern/Contemporary, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Dance Kinesiology, Dance Humanities, Dance Performance/VERVE Dance Company.
Mesa
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ, 1829 S Horne St, Suite 15, Mesa AZ 85204
Vanessa Ramirez, Director, 480-326-2722
Lena Jacome, Director, Jacome Flamenco, 602-750-8487.
Phoenix
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix | Convergence Ballet Company
Jennifer Cafarella, Director | 6201 N 7th St, Phoenix AZ 85014 | 602-957-3364.
Ballet Arizona
Ib Andersen, Ballet Arizona Artistic Director, Maria Simonetti, School Director. The School of Ballet Arizona, 2835 E Washington St, Phoenix AZ 85034, 602-381-0188, gro.zatellabnull@loohcs. Comprehensive dance training that meets the expectations of professional dance companies, as well as those looking to dance as a supplement to enrich their lives. Classical Ballet in a graded program for children to young adults’ Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Modern and Men’s classes for Young Adults as well as Open Teen/Adult Ballet. Ballet Arizona also offers Adaptive Dance for Down Syndrome, Dance for Parkinson’s Disease and Native American Hoop Dance. Click here for information on classes!
Dance Theater West, 3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix AZ. 602-840-3883 | Susan Silverman, Director. Story Book Ballet Company and Ballet Program. Instructors: Susie Silverman, Lisa Gray Young, Katie Hughes and Kelly Scovel. In residence: Desert Dance Theatre, Movement Source Dance Company, Seeds Dance Fitness. Additional classes by Daniel Baudendistel, Amber Robins, Tracy Puddy and Haylie Lee.
Desert Dance Theatre
Lisa R. Chow, Artistic Director, 602-740-9616. Dance Theater West, 3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance Classes. Text 602-740-9616 for class schedule.
Grand Canyon University College of Fine Arts and Production, 3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix. Bekki Price, Director of Dance, 602-639-8106.
Movement Source Dance Company, Mary Anne Fernandez Herding, Company Director. Monday evening open company classes held at Dance Theatre West, 3925 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, 6:30-7:30 pm. 602-799-2390. Call in advance to confirm class is open (vs rehearsal).
[nueBOX], Julie Akerly, Research & Development Director, 480-420-8353 | moc.liamgnull@xhpXOBeun
The Armory, 1614 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Offering Advanced Modern/Contemporary Dance for age groups 16+. For full class schedule: www.nuebox.org/workshops
One World Dance & Music Studio: 3312 N 3rd St, Phoenix, Mahin Sciacca, 480-630-6338, moc.cisumdnaecnaddlrowenonull@ofni
Traditional/Classic Middle Eastern Dance | Beginner through Advanced for ages 15 & up
Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix. Sonia Valle, Dance Program Director, Bio, New Student Information, 602-787-6500. Registration.
Scorpius Dance Theatre, Metropolitan Art Institute, 1700 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, 602 258-9511. Modern, Contemporary, Aerial classes in a 3000 sq ft studio. moc.ecnadsuiprocsnull@oiduts
Tap 24.7 – Arizona’s largest professional tap dance company. Original productions, classes. Suzy Guarino-Hall, Director, moc.liamgnull@7.42neZpaT, 602-574-5882.
Scottsdale
Dance Fusion, Linda Simon, Director
7601 E Gray Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85260. 480-625-3900, moc.ZAnoisuFecnaDnull@adniL
Adult, teen and youth programming for all levels of dance and fitness in a complementary mix of disciplines. Two studios with maple sprung floors, shower facilities, and a showcase area for classes and youth classes make Dance Fusion ideal for learning and presenting talent. Adult classes are offered in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater and more, as well as Yoga and Fitness by experienced teachers. Teen programming includes Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary and more. Non-competitive developmental youth programming is available in ballet, hip hop, Musical Theater jazz and tap, and contemporary/lyrical. Bollywood is also offered to adults, teens and youth. Join our troupes and crews as performing opportunities are available for youth, teens and adults (but not required). www.dancefusionyouthacademy.
Phoenix Tango Academy
Classes are hosted at Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, 4425 N. Granite Reef Rd. Scottsdale, AZ
Daniela Borgialli, Director, moc.ymedacaognatxineohpnull@ofni, 480-442-9550
The Phoenix Tango Academy is home to Argentine Tango in the valley and supports the students and growing community in learning about Argentine Tango dance, music, culture through classes, events and workshops. The Phoenix Tango Academy is currently hosting 8 week sessions in Beginner – Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango.
Scottsdale Community College Dance Program, Angela Rosenkrans & Karryn Allen, Dance Program Directors, 480-423-6600, ude.cceladsttocsnull@ecnadccs, 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85256. SCC Dance offers classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, salsa, bachata and tango, open to all. We also have certificate and degree programs for interested students which may include additional classes in choreography, dance production, dance kinesiology, and/or choreography for film.
Tempe
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre, Tempe Campus. Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Keith Thompson, Assistant Director of Dance; Karen Schupp, Associate Director, School of Music, Dance and Theatre; Cari Koch, Production Manager. 480-965-5199. ASU Dance Program provides a stimulating, dynamic and diverse learning environment through dance degrees that focus on contemporary movement and creative practices, encourage individual artistic grown and prepare students to become dance educators. Minor, BA (performance & movement), BFA (Dance Education Cert K-12/Dance), MFA (Interdisciplinary Digital Media and Perform)
Susan W Bendix, MFA, PhD, Improvisational Movement Artist, 480-966-8155
Mary Wall, 602-770-7644. Tap Specialty plus other styles, workshops, and master classes. Director of the HeartBeat Tap Ensemble, an adult tap dance performance group that performs at various events in the Phoenix area.
Southern AZ
Tucson
The School of Ballet Tucson: The Official School of Ballet Tucson, School Directors Danielle and Liang Fu, 200 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson AZ 85716, 520-623.3373. The School of Ballet Tucson is the official school of Tucson’s only professional ballet company and has provided exceptional dance training to students of all ages since 1986. Our faculty is comprised of Ballet Tucson company dancers and professionals who have performed in prestigious national and international companies. Our students receive advanced training in a variety of styles, including jazz, modern, lyrical, and hip hop, helping them to become versatile and well-rounded dancers. We are dedicated to providing an encouraging environment for each student that focuses on creativity, artistry, and personal growth. We strive to deliver educational experiences that foster a deep love and appreciation for dance, and skills that will serve our students in all aspects of their lives. Classes for ages 3-adult available annually August-May. Summer Workshop Program in cooperation with the University of Arizona.
CHISPA Foundation / Viva Performing Arts Center
Julie Gallego, Director, 4563 S Park Ave, Tucson AZ 85714. Classes in Ballet Folklorico, ballet, jazz, hip hop and more. (520) 544-9543, moc.liamgnull@stragnimrofrepaviv
Kinetic Arts Tucson, Brenna Mirae, Director. Pole, dance, and acrobatics training center at 17 E Toole Ave, Tucson AZ 85701, 520-333-7966.
Melani Martinez, Flamenco Dance Instruction, 520-309-8762
Ballroom & Salsa/Latin Dance, Krystyna Parafinczuk, 520-743-1349
Pima Community College NW & W Campuses, www.pima.edu / 50% off tuition for 55+
Carol Ross, Director, Rodeo City Wreckettes, 520-760-1883, Tap dancing classes for ages 50+
Barbara Schuessler, aka Barbara “La Flamencista” Schuessler, Flamenco Dance Instruction, 520-444-6176
Frank Trent, Tap Specialist, Director of Prime Time Dancers (over 50 senior team), 520-444-9279
Tucson Tango Festival, Jim Baker, Producer, 520-906-2086. All levels of Tango classes offered during the Spring Festival.
ZUZI! Dance , Nanette Robinson, Director, 520-629-0237, moc.liamgnull@erehpsizuz
sYnapse Studio Y, 650 N 6th Ave, Tucson AZ 85705 – just around the corner from our previous location at the Historic Y. New Apprentice Aerial Company forming for the Fall 2022! Classes are offered in aerial dance (single point low flying trapeze and hooping), somatic practice, creative movement, improvisation, Lucid Movement, Skinner Releasing, contemporary modern, authentic movement, high flyin’ art camps, community workshops and residencies. ZUZI! also offers dance performances for the community and for the professional dancer and choreographer. Concerts are performed outdoors and in an intimate theater. Checkout our website for classes and performances at zuzimoveit.org.
Yuma
Yuma Ballet Academy — The Training School for BALLET YUMA, director Kathleen Sinclair, 3942 S Avenue 4 1/2 E, Yuma AZ 85365, 928-314-4762, moc.liamgnull@ymedacatellabamuy. For more than 30 years Yuma Ballet Academy has been the training school for Ballet Yuma — nationally recognized as one of the best pre-professional ballet companies in the country. It is Arizona’s sole representative in The Ballet Alliance. Offering ballet and contemporary dance and comprehensive Early Childhood Dance program for boys and girls ages 3-7.
