Business Details
Your Premier Phoenix Dance Education Destination
At Dance XPO, we have dedicated ourselves to fostering artistic growth and accessibility in dance for over two decades. Our comprehensive curriculum caters to students aged three to adult, offering instruction in ballet, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, acro, and tap. Founded on the core values of imagine, dream, and believe, we prioritize creating an inclusive environment where dancers of all backgrounds can develop technical proficiency and creative expression.Our team of experienced instructors, including Artistic Director Cassandra Tisdale with 25+ years of teaching expertise, specializes in nurturing talent from foundational skills to competitive excellence. Through structured programs and competition teams, we cultivate discipline, teamwork, and artistic confidence while maintaining a commitment to financial accessibility for all families.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Instruction
Jazz Dance
Contemporary Training
Acro Dance
Tap Classes
Competition Teams
Highlights and features
- We offer programs for all ages and skill levels from beginner to advanced
- Our 25+ year experienced instructors specialize in classical and competitive training
- Competition teams develop technical excellence and lifelong teamwork skills
- Financial accessibility programs ensure dance opportunities for all families
- Specialized instruction in six dance styles with certified professional instructors
Services
Ballet Classes
Structured ballet training for ages 3 to adult with progressive levels from beginner to advanced. Focus on classical technique, posture, and performance skills through age-specific curricula. Classes develop foundational abilities essential for all dance styles while nurturing artistic expression and discipline.
Competition Teams
Year-round competitive dance programs with regional and national competition participation. Expert coaching develops technical precision, choreographic interpretation, and team collaboration. Audition-based teams emphasize performance excellence while cultivating work ethic and professional dance readiness through intensive training schedules.
Hip Hop Instruction
Dynamic hip hop classes teaching street dance techniques, freestyle expression, and choreography. Instructors with professional performance backgrounds deliver age-appropriate instruction in rhythm, isolations, and improvisation. Programs build confidence through creative self-expression while maintaining technical dance foundations.
Acro Dance
Specialized acro classes combining dance with gymnastic elements for ages 3 to 14. Certified instructors focus on safe progression in tumbling, balance, and strength development. Curriculum integrates dance artistry with acrobatic skills through structured levels that enhance overall dance performance capabilities.
Contemporary Training
Contemporary dance programs emphasizing emotional expression, fluid movement, and technical versatility. Classes explore improvisation, floor work, and choreographic storytelling through progressive skill development. Instructors with conservatory training guide students in blending multiple dance styles into cohesive artistic expression.
People
Cassandra Tisdale
Artistic Director & Ballet Mistress
With 25+ years teaching experience, Cassandra specializes in classical ballet technique and children's dance education. She develops foundational skills for competitive dancers and professional audition preparation while advocating for special needs dance accessibility.
Vivianna Vargas
Dance Coach
A competitive dancer since age 2, Vivianna brings expertise in multiple styles including jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. With Joffrey Summer Intensive training and national competition awards, she teaches after graduating from Arizona Conservatory of Arts and Academics.
Christina de Soysa
Dance Coach
Phoenix native Christina combines dance expertise with physical therapy aspirations. After University of Arizona studies and Royal Caribbean performance experience, she teaches diverse styles while preparing dancers for professional opportunities through technical coaching.
Questions
What age groups do your dance classes accommodate?
We offer classes for dancers aged 3 through adult with progressive levels from beginner to advanced instruction.
Are there competitive dance opportunities available?
Our Competition Teams provide year-round training with regional and national competition participation for dedicated dancers.
What payment methods do you accept for class registration?
We accept check, cash, Zelle, credit card, and ESA payments for all dance programs and services.
Do you offer financial assistance for dance classes?
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we maintain accessibility through financial aid programs ensuring dance opportunities for all families.
What dance styles are available at your studio?
We provide instruction in ballet, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, acro, tap, and lyrical dance styles for all age groups.
