Dance Studio 111

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Your Trusted Dance Studio in Phoenix, AZ

Dance Studio 111 is a premier dance education institution in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to cultivating artistic excellence, fostering personal growth, and building enduring community connections. Since our founding, we have maintained a reputation for transforming passionate individuals into skilled performers while emphasizing character development and self-confidence. Our experienced instructors combine technical expertise with mentorship to deliver comprehensive training in multiple dance disciplines. We prioritize creating a supportive environment where students develop both artistic abilities and life skills applicable beyond the studio. Our commitment to quality instruction has earned us recognition as Phoenix's top dance studio through consistent excellence in education and performance.

We offer specialized programs for all skill levels, from recreational learners to competitive performers, ensuring accessible opportunities for artistic expression. Our facilities provide professional-grade spaces for training, rehearsals, and community engagement activities. Through annual productions like the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet, we create valuable performance experiences that showcase student achievements. Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience from diverse dance backgrounds, including professional performance and choreography. We maintain flexible scheduling options to accommodate various student needs while upholding rigorous technical standards across all programs.

Services

Ballet Classes Contemporary Dance Hip Hop Workshops Summer Dance Camp Nutcracker Production

Highlights and features

We maintain Phoenix's #1 rated dance program with proven teaching methods
Our instructors combine professional performance experience with educational expertise
We develop confidence and life skills through structured dance training
We offer diverse dance styles from classical ballet to modern hip hop
We provide performance opportunities through annual productions like Nutcracker Ballet

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Services

Ballet Classes

Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn foundational techniques while building strength, flexibility, and performance skills. Our curriculum prepares dancers for both recreational enjoyment and professional aspirations in classical dance forms.

Contemporary Dance

Contemporary dance classes focus on creative expression and technical versatility. We emphasize body awareness, improvisation, and emotional storytelling through movement. Our program develops adaptable performers capable of executing diverse choreographic styles in professional dance environments.

Hip Hop Workshops

Hip hop instruction covers street dance styles performed to contemporary music. Students learn foundational moves while developing personal style and rhythmic precision. Our workshops emphasize cultural context and improvisational skills within modern dance performance frameworks.

Summer Dance Camp

Our intensive summer program offers comprehensive training across multiple dance styles. Participants receive technical instruction, choreography practice, and performance preparation in an immersive environment. The camp culminates in showcase presentations demonstrating seasonal progress and artistic development.

Nutcracker Production

Annual Nutcracker Ballet production provides professional performance opportunities for students. Participants rehearse classical choreography while learning stagecraft and ensemble performance techniques. The production showcases our dancers' abilities in a family-friendly holiday tradition with professional production values.

People

Kimberly Lewis

Studio Owner

Dance educator and studio director with extensive experience in performance and choreography. Founder of Phoenix Suns dance team and producer of Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet. Committed to developing dancers' technical skills and personal growth.

Questions

What dance styles do you offer?

We provide instruction in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and specialty dance forms through structured classes and performance opportunities.

Do you have classes for all ages?

Yes, our programs accommodate students from early childhood through adult levels with appropriate technical instruction and creative development.

How do I register for classes?

Registration details and class schedules are available through our Parent Portal on the official website for convenient enrollment.

What is your teaching philosophy?

We combine technical excellence with character development, emphasizing confidence building and life skills through structured dance education.

Are there performance opportunities?

Yes, we offer annual productions including the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet and regular showcase events for student performers.

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Angel Shingler

Nov 12, 2020 Report

Dance studio 111 is a very professional and top notch dance studio in the Ahwatukee area. Miss Kimberly, Miss Elsa, and ALL of the teachers are AMAZING. This is our first year at the studio and I couldnt be more impressed with how well the studio is keeping our children safe with proper social distancing, cleaning, and temperature checks DAILY during this COVID-19 pandemic. I even seen Miss Kimberly herself mopping the floor the other day. What studio owner does that ??? The studio is very warm and inviting. Everyone is treated fair & equal, no favoritism like other dance studios. Communication

Jada Sanson

Nov 06, 2020 Report

Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
i haven't been there in 4 years but when i did i was there from age 5-10 and i would say it was the best dance experience ever the teachers were nice and the instructions were easy to catch on to i will say i might return

Beatrice B.

Jun 18, 2020 Report

My daughter joined Dance Studio III a year ago and I am very impressed with her dance skills! The instructors are very professional and strongly emphasize technique while making it a fun environment. The owner of the dance school creatively arranged zoom dance classes during the coronavirus stay at home time period to keep the dancers current on their material with their dance teachers. The owner of the studio also did a very fun treat for all of her students to show that she cared and she made ballerina cookies for the girls to do a drive by and pick them up. Since things opened back up, the studio

Carrie A.

Jan 07, 2020 Report

We have been a part of DS111 for several years. The teachers are highly qualified and really care about the students. The end of the year recital is one of the highest quality performances I have seen. The props are fantastic and everything is done very professionally. There is a wide variety of levels and children are welcome to be a part of everything no matter their level. DS111 has become one of our favorite places to be.

Drew Lindsey

Jul 22, 2019 Report

I'm a capoeirista and am visiting for the week so I decided to check out the capoeira. They train at the dance complex on Saturdays only. The group is large. A mixture of advanced and beginner. The warmup is really good. Very well rounded, however I was a bit frustrated because of the constant water breaks. I don't know though. I come from a school where the only time you hydrate is after the Roda. They play a lot of sao bento pequeno a fast game. Pretty fun. Nice group.

Elsa Lucia Battles

Jul 12, 2019 Report

I'm not sure about the other (super old) comments in here, but I've had the most wonderful experience with Dance Studio 111. I recommend it a 100%

McKenna D.

May 25, 2019 Report

I have mixed emotions about this school. The teachers are phenomenal and I believe my daughter who was already a trained dancer has learned quite a bit. My issue is with the organization and communication from the administration. My daughter has been signed up for 2 classes for months now and costumes were ordered for both recitals as instructed. Less than a month before recitals we find out the hip hop instructor hasn't been teaching the girls their recital dance because admin didn't tell him they are participating. My daughter had to scramble to learn 5 months of classes in 1 month