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Award-Winning Dance Studio in Phoenix | Royal Dance Works
Royal Dance Works has been a leader in dance education since 1979, dedicated to inspiring dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our studio fosters a supportive yet challenging environment where students develop technical proficiency, confidence, and life skills through dance. With a faculty of nationally renowned instructors and guest master teachers, we offer 14 levels of training across ten dance styles, from beginner to professional. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our students' success, including national championships, Broadway performances, and professional careers in major entertainment markets.We emphasize teamwork, integrity, and artistic growth, creating a community where dancers thrive both personally and professionally. Our state-of-the-art facility features five studios with injury-preventive flooring, ensuring optimal training conditions for all students.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Instruction
Hip Hop Workshops
Contemporary Dance
Musical Theater
Tap Dance
Adult Dance Fitness
Performance Teams
Summer Dance Camps
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of proven excellence in dance education with nationally recognized instructors
- Our faculty includes professional performers and master teachers with degrees in performing arts
- Students gain access to exclusive master classes with internationally acclaimed choreographers
- We provide a supportive community that emphasizes character development alongside technical training
- Our graduates have achieved success in professional dance, Broadway, and national competitions
What people say
Supportive community
Professional instructors
Improved confidence
Excellent training
Positive environment
Services
Ballet Instruction
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training from beginner to advanced levels. Certified instructors use traditional methods combined with modern techniques to build proper alignment, strength, and grace. Students progress through 14 levels while preparing for performances and professional opportunities.
Jazz Classes
Contemporary jazz training focuses on rhythm, isolations, and dynamic movement quality. Classes incorporate current industry trends while maintaining foundational techniques. Students perform choreography from Broadway, music videos, and competition routines in a high-energy environment that fosters creativity and stage presence.
Performance Teams
Our award-winning competition teams train extensively in multiple genres, consistently placing at national events. Dancers receive specialized coaching in choreography, technique, and performance quality while building teamwork skills through collaborative routines and regional/national competitions.
Master Classes
Industry professionals conduct master classes in various styles, offering insights into current trends and performance techniques. Past instructors include Emmy-winning choreographers and Broadway performers who provide unique training perspectives and career guidance for serious dancers.
Adult Dance Fitness
Designed for adults seeking physical fitness through dance, these classes combine jazz, ballet, and hip hop techniques in a fun, non-competitive environment. Participants improve flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular health while learning choreography from popular music genres.
People
Carole Royal
Director
Founder with 45+ years experience, trained national champions and professional performers. Holds BA in Secondary Education, directed international dance exchange programs, and opened Royal Dance Works in 1979.
Lupe Espinoza
Assistant Director
44-year studio veteran, specializes in jazz technique and performance training. Oversees costume production and backstage operations for all performances while teaching multiple levels of dance instruction.
Susan Allen
Performance Company Director
Trained at Royal since age 7, national competition award winner, and former Tremaine Studios scholarship recipient. Teaches jazz and musical theater while coordinating choreography for performance groups.
Melissa Baum
Faculty Member
BA in Human Communication, 41-year studio veteran with 26 years teaching experience. Specializes in jazz and musical theater, choreographs award-winning routines, and coordinates performance company activities.
Chris Brady-Wakimoto
Contemporary Instructor
1992-present teaching experience, former LA Dance Magic distinguished performer. Teaches contemporary and jazz while co-directing performance companies, incorporating international training from London and Australia programs.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide instruction in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tap, musical theater, and more, with 14 levels of training from beginner to professional.
Do you have adult dance classes?
Yes, we offer adult jazz, ballet, and hip hop classes designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced dancers seeking to maintain their technique.
Are there performance opportunities?
Our students participate in annual recitals, regional competitions, and special events like Glendale Glitters, with advanced dancers performing at venues like Radio City Music Hall.
How do you support dancer development?
We combine technical training with character development, offering master classes with industry professionals and personalized guidance for each student's growth journey.
What age groups do you teach?
We accept students starting at age 3 through adulthood, with specialized programs for preschoolers, children, teens, and adult recreational dancers.
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