Business Details
Your Trusted Dance Studio in Glendale, AZ
At Dance Nation AZ, we are dedicated to fostering a lifelong passion for dance in every student who walks through our doors. Our mission is to provide high-quality dance education in a safe, child-centered environment where creativity and technical skill development go hand in hand. With a team of qualified instructors who are lifelong learners themselves, we maintain the highest educational standards through continuous professional development and certification programs. Our faculty brings decades of combined experience across diverse dance styles, from ballet and jazz to hip hop and contemporary, ensuring students receive comprehensive training tailored to their skill level and aspirations.We believe dance is more than just movementit's a transformative experience that builds confidence, teamwork, and lasting friendships. Through weekly classes, recital opportunities, and specialized programs like our Competition Team and Summer Sessions, we create memorable experiences that extend far beyond the studio walls. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our structured curriculum, personalized attention to each student, and the warm, inclusive atmosphere we cultivate for dancers of all ages and abilities.
Services
Preschool Dance Classes
Recreational Dance Programs
Competition Team Training
Summer Dance Sessions
Performance Team Development
Dance Team Training Program
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized dance training for children starting at age 2 with experienced instructors
- Our faculty includes professional dancers and certified educators with decades of industry experience
- We provide structured programs from preschool introduction to competitive performance teams
- We maintain a safe, child-centered environment with ongoing teacher professional development
- Our alumni have achieved success in professional dance, collegiate teams, and national competitions
What people say
Loves all of her teachers
Grown and learned so much
Warmly greeted by staff
Spark and confidence
Highly recommend
Services
Preschool Dance Classes
Our Preschool Dance Classes introduce children aged 2-5 to fundamental movement concepts through fun, age-appropriate activities. Using music, props, and creative play, we develop basic motor skills, rhythm awareness, and classroom etiquette while nurturing a love for dance. Classes focus on building confidence through structured routines that enhance coordination, balance, and social interaction in a supportive environment designed specifically for young learners.
Competition Team Training
The Competition Team Training program prepares dedicated dancers for regional and national competitions through intensive technical instruction and performance preparation. Dancers receive specialized coaching in multiple styles while developing stage presence, choreography retention, and teamwork skills. This program emphasizes artistic growth, discipline, and excellence through regular rehearsals, convention participation, and performance opportunities that challenge dancers to reach their full potential.
Summer Dance Sessions
Our Summer Dance Sessions offer intensive training opportunities during school breaks with specialized workshops and technique-building intensives. These programs allow dancers to focus on specific styles or skills through concentrated instruction from guest artists and faculty members. Participants experience accelerated growth through daily classes while building camaraderie with fellow dancers in a fun, immersive environment that maintains their dance progress throughout the summer months.
Performance Team Development
The Performance Team Development program trains dancers for community performances, recitals, and special events through structured rehearsals and choreography sessions. Dancers learn to translate technical skills into engaging stage performances while developing confidence and stagecraft abilities. This program emphasizes artistic expression, group coordination, and professional presentation through multiple performance opportunities throughout the year.
Dance Team Training Program
Our Dance Team Training Program prepares students for school and professional dance team auditions through specialized instruction in pom, jazz, and hip hop styles. The curriculum focuses on precision technique, stunt coordination, and performance energy required for competitive dance teams. Participants receive mock audition experiences and choreography workshops designed to build confidence and technical proficiency for success in collegiate or professional dance team environments.
People
Curtis Walker
Owner
With over 35 years of coaching experience, Curtis founded 3C Tumbling after competing on Star Search. He specializes in tumbling instruction and believes in developing athletes through personalized coaching and Christian values.
Madison Carmichael
Company Director
A professional dancer with 20+ years of experience, Madison leads our Company Director role. She brings expertise from Arizona State University's nationally recognized dance team and has choreographed award-winning routines since 2012.
Kirsten Carpenter
Dance Educator
With a dance degree from Mercyhurst University and San Francisco State, Kirsten brings 20+ years of teaching experience. She has directed ballet programs, choreographed full-length productions, and taught students from age 3 to 83.
Jayar Fernandez
Instructor
A professional dancer and actor with credits including MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, Jayar teaches multiple styles while sharing his industry experience. He also contributes to dance media coverage through Hip Hop International.
Erin Stilwell
Faculty Member
With 14 years of teaching experience and a Master's in Elementary Education, Erin combines academic excellence with dance instruction. She teaches Musical Theater at North Valley Christian Academy and directs Pinnacle High School's Pom team.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer programs for children starting at age 2 through teens, with specialized classes for different developmental stages.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our Competition Team provides intensive training and performance opportunities for dedicated dancers seeking competitive experiences.
What dance styles are taught at your studio?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, and pom with specialized instructors in each discipline.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes, we offer annual recitals, community performances, and special events throughout the year for all class levels.
How do I register for classes?
Registration details for weekly classes and summer sessions are available on our website under the 'Register Now' section.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes professional dancers, certified educators, and competition award-winning choreographers with decades of combined experience.
