Ballet Theatre of Phoenix

"Amazing studio! Lainie and Jennifer are great teachers and very invested in the growth of their students. The company is very talented as well and always gives great performances, some which are free to the community. Their advanced adult ballet classes are perfect if you have been dancing for awhile or are a retired ballet dancer! Couldn’t recommend this studio enough!!"

"I bring my 6 year old daughter here. They practice in private rooms in the back where you cannot view them at all. My daughter really likes ballet and hasn’t complained so I am torn to write this review but I don’t think we will be coming back here. This is our third dance studio experience due to moving. The reasons for my review are this: First- the front desk lady is pretty rude… all the time. I don’t think she is happy to be there. I think she manages it. Second- you cannot see or watch your child. You cannot watch them practice. I personally want to have eyes on her and watch her practice and she wants me to watch as well, it’s exciting. This may be great for older children and adults to avoid distraction but I don’t find it convenient for young kids. Third- mask mandate has been discontinued for some time and they enforce it. They enforce the kids and anyone in the lobby to wear one. Instead of asking nicely, it’s more of a snarl “you need a mask to be in here, ugh!” Topped off with a glare and eye roll. Fourth- The lobby is small and I have always had to stand up waiting for her to be finished so I end up just sitting in my car…. not like I can watch her anyway. Fifth- the parking lot is extremely small it’s very annoying. You will more than likely park on the main road. Not reason to stop coming here, but it’s quite frustrating. Sixth- instead of telling me or teaching me how they want her hair to be done they scolded me in front of the entire lobby about how she needs to re do my daughters hair because the bun I had it in won’t hold…. don’t let your child come in with one of those donut bun thingies. I spent all that time putting her hair into a perfect freaking bun… how am I supposed to know if you don’t tell me? Needless to say she was very annoyed. Maybe this is all routine for ballet but I have found it to be somewhat a toxic atmosphere so why would I want to come back? It isn’t inviting at all. All of the teachers have been great with professional demeanor, smiles and always kind. Maybe they want to be super professional and this is why it’s like this. I’m sure they’ll come back and say “ballerinas need to be prim and proper and without distraction.” So if that’s what you’re looking for then this may be the place for you. Be ready to park on the main road and have no where to sit. I just want to bring my little kiddo to a fun place to start learning technique. None of the other places have been like this. It’s weird to see such a lack of friendly customer service. We will find a new ballet studio or a new activity."

"Amazing new place! Beautiful studio and wonderful caring staff thier passion for Ballet shines through. Great place for all levels of experience !"

"I can't speak highly enough of the studios, teachers and the wonderful community. The teachers do such a fabulous job of breaking down ballet technique into developmentally appropriate lessons. They have high expectations of their students, but in a nurturing and encouraging environment. It's the perfect balance of rigorous ballet technique and fun. We love Miss Jennifer and Miss Belinda!"

"Absolutely loved this place. It was a great distraction for my daughter. We had to move due to work and i was very distraught we couldn't keep taking my daughter to ballet. The staff is very attentive and will work with you and your little one. Definitely recommend coming here!"