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Transform Your Passion for Dance in Phoenix
Dance Studio 111 is a premier dance education institution located in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to cultivating artistic excellence, personal growth, and community through dance. With a legacy of transforming talented individuals into skilled performers, we offer comprehensive training in multiple dance disciplines while emphasizing character development and life skills. Our experienced instructors foster confidence in students both on and off the stage, creating a supportive environment where dancers of all ages thrive. Recognized as Phoenix's #1 Dance Studio, we combine technical precision with creative expression to prepare students for professional dance careers and lifelong appreciation of the art form. Our commitment to quality extends beyond technique to include mentorship, teamwork, and performance opportunities that build well-rounded individuals.Through annual productions like the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet, we provide practical experience that bridges classroom learning with professional stagecraft. The studio's founder, Kimberly Lewis, brings decades of industry expertise as a dance educator, choreographer, and producer to create a holistic dance education experience. Our state-certified facilities in Phoenix offer a welcoming space where students develop technical mastery while forming lasting relationships within the dance community. We maintain rigorous standards of excellence while making dance education accessible to diverse skill levels, from recreational learners to competition teams. By integrating artistic development with character education, we prepare students to succeed not only as dancers but as confident, disciplined individuals in all aspects of life.
Services
Ballet
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Dance Camps
Performance Teams
Nutcracker Productions
Highlights and features
- We offer expert instruction from industry professionals with decades of experience
- Our curriculum combines technical mastery with character development programs
- Recognized as Phoenix's #1 dance studio through consistent excellence
- We provide performance opportunities in professional productions annually
- Our founder created the Phoenix Suns dance team and regional Nutcracker productions
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program follows traditional techniques while incorporating modern training methods. Students develop proper form, posture, and grace through progressive exercises and choreography. Classes emphasize musicality, spatial awareness, and performance quality while building foundational skills for all dance styles. This structured approach prepares dancers for both recreational enjoyment and professional aspirations.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes focus on expressive movement and technical versatility. Students learn to combine elements from multiple disciplines while developing personal artistry. Our curriculum emphasizes floor work, improvisation, and dynamic control to create versatile performers capable of adapting to various choreographic styles and performance contexts.
Hip Hop
Hip hop instruction covers foundational and advanced street dance techniques. Classes teach rhythm, isolation movements, and freestyle expression while maintaining technical discipline. Students learn current trends and classic styles in a high-energy environment that builds confidence and stage presence through group and solo performance opportunities.
Dance Camps
Our seasonal dance camps provide intensive training in multiple styles during school breaks. Participants receive technique instruction, choreography workshops, and performance preparation in an immersive environment. These programs include guest instructors, costume design elements, and showcase opportunities that build technical skills and stage confidence over concentrated training periods.
Nutcracker Productions
The annual Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet offers students professional performance experience. Participants learn classical repertoire while working with guest artists and production teams. This program includes costume fittings, technical rehearsals, and multiple public performances that teach stagecraft, ensemble work, and classical ballet techniques in a professional theater setting.
People
Kimberly Lewis
Founder & Director
Dance educator and choreographer with 25+ years experience. Founded Phoenix Suns dance team and Studio 111 Theater Company. Producer of annual Nutcracker Ballet. Combines technical expertise with creative vision to develop well-rounded performers.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide instruction in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and theater dance styles. Our curriculum also includes specialized workshops and performance team opportunities across all skill levels.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! Students participate in annual productions like the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet and multiple recital performances. We also offer competition team opportunities for advanced dancers.
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for children as young as 3 through adult learners. Our structured programs accommodate recreational dancers and serious students pursuing professional careers in dance.
Do you offer summer programs?
Our seasonal dance camps provide intensive training during school breaks. These programs include technique classes, choreography workshops, and performance preparation with guest instructors and special events.
How do I register for classes?
Visit our website to access the Parent Portal for online registration. You can also contact our Phoenix studio directly during office hours to speak with our staff about class placement and scheduling options.
What should I wear to class?
Dress codes vary by discipline. Basic requirements include fitted dancewear and appropriate footwear. Specific uniform details for each class are available in our student handbook and through the Parent Portal.
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