Business Details
47 Years
experience
Award-Winning Dance Studio in Phoenix, AZ
Royal Dance Works has been a leader in dance education since 1979, dedicated to inspiring dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our nationally renowned faculty, many with performing arts degrees, provide innovative instruction across 14 levels and 10 dance styles, fostering technical excellence and personal growth. We emphasize values like discipline, teamwork, and integrity, creating a supportive environment where students thrive.Our award-winning program has produced national champions and professional performers, with alumni gracing stages in New York, Los Angeles, and internationally. With master teachers like Mia Michaels and Brian Friedman visiting annually, we ensure students receive cutting-edge training. Our state-of-the-art facility features five studios with injury-preventive flooring, serving as a second home for our vibrant dance community.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Dance
Jazz Dance
Contemporary Dance
Tap Dancing
Musical Theatre
Tumbling
Ballroom Dance
Performance Company
Dance Technique
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Our faculty includes nationally renowned instructors with performing arts degrees
- Proven success with 5 national championship teams and international performances
- Annual master teacher workshops with industry leaders like Mia Michaels
- Holistic approach combining technical skill with character development
- State-of-the-art facility with 5 specialized dance studios
What people say
Passion for dance
Supportive community
Expert instructors
Confidence building
Award-winning program
Services
Ballet Classes
Classical ballet training focusing on technique, posture, and grace. Students learn five foundational positions, proper body alignment, and complex dance patterns. Our program develops athletic precision and elegant movement quality while building foundational skills applicable to all dance styles.
Hip Hop Dance
Dynamic hip hop instruction covering isolations, popping, locking, and breaking techniques. Classes emphasize rhythmic precision, creative expression, and competitive dance elements. Students develop coordination and stage presence through contemporary urban movement styles.
Contemporary Dance
Expressive contemporary program blending ballet and modern techniques. Focus on floor work, breath control, and unpredictable movement patterns. Classes cultivate artistic interpretation and technical versatility through innovative choreography and improvisation exercises.
Performance Company
Elite competitive dance program requiring audition. Members receive advanced training in multiple styles while participating in regional and national competitions. The company emphasizes stage production skills, ensemble coordination, and professional performance standards through regular showcases and touring opportunities.
Dance Technique
Fundamental technique classes improving body alignment, movement efficiency, and style-specific execution. Instruction focuses on proper form across all dance disciplines, helping students enhance performance quality and reduce injury risk through targeted skill-building exercises.
People
Carole Royal
Director
Founder with 40+ years teaching experience, former professional dancer, and creator of nationally recognized dance programs. Holds BA in Secondary Education and has trained multiple championship teams.
Lupe Espinoza
Assistant Director
44-year studio veteran specializing in jazz instruction. Oversees performance logistics and costume coordination while mentoring students in technical discipline and artistic expression.
Susan Allen
Jazz Instructor
Early childhood education specialist with dance degree. Former national champion dancer and scholarship recipient at Tremaine Studios, teaching jazz and musical theater to competitive performers.
Chris Brady-Wakimoto
Contemporary Instructor
25+ years teaching experience with LA Dance Magic credentials. Specializes in contemporary and jazz instruction while co-directing performance companies with innovative choreographic approaches.
Melissa Baum
Musical Theater Instructor
41-year studio veteran with BA in Human Communication. Award-winning instructor in jazz and musical theater, with international performance experience in London, Paris, and Australia.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, tap, ballroom, musical theatre, tumbling, and dance technique classes for all skill levels.
Are classes available for different age groups?
Yes, we provide age-appropriate instruction from 3-year-old combination classes through adult dance programs with specialized curricula for each developmental stage.
Do you have competitive dance opportunities?
Our Performance Company offers competitive dance teams with regional and national competition experience, requiring instructor recommendation and formal audition.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes nationally certified instructors with performing arts degrees, many holding advanced industry certifications and professional performance experience.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available online through our website or in-person at our Phoenix studio during scheduled registration periods for the 11-month dance season.
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