Dance Classes in Tucson, AZ

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Dance Classes for Ages 3 to Adults

At Music & Dance Academy, we offer a welcoming environment where dancers of all ages can learn, grow, and have fun. Our weekly classes balance strong technique with joyful movement to keep students inspired.

We know confidence and skill grow best when paired with encouragement, teamwork, and lasting friendships. That’s the heart of our community.

From toddlers to adults, our classes focus on developing the whole dancer—through practice, performance, and most of all, enjoying the journey driven by your passion.

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Dance Classes We Teach

We offer classes in diverse dance styles, each designed to ignite your passion and enhance your skills.

Ballet

Ballet

Ballet is a foundational dance form that provides grace, poise, and technique required to excel in all other areas of dance. Ballet focuses on balance, posture, discipline, flexibility, with clear concise execution of technique.

Tap

Tap

Tap dance is a rhythmic and expressive art form that transforms the dancer into both performer and percussionist. Combining movement with musicality, tap develops coordination, timing, and a strong sense of rhythm. Our tap classes emphasize clear sound, technique, and style while encouraging creativity and individual expression —all while having fun and developing a deep connection to music.

Jazz

Jazz

Jazz dance is vibrant, expressive, and full of energy. It emphasizes sharp movements, dynamic footwork, and rhythmic precision. Our jazz classes focus on building strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Through structured warm-ups, across-the-floor progressions, and engaging choreography, students develop strong technique, confidence, and a commanding presence—all in a fun and supportive setting.

Contemporary

Contemporary

Contemporary dance emphasizes fluid movement, emotional expression, and creative exploration. Our contemporary classes help dancers build strong technique, body awareness, and artistry. Students learn to move with intention and connect movement to music and emotion, developing both their physical skills and their individual voice as dancers.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Hip Hop dance is bold, expressive, and constantly evolving. It offers dancers a powerful outlet for creativity and individuality. Our hip hop classes teach foundational grooves, current choreography, and performance skills in a high-energy, encouraging environment. Dancers of all levels build coordination, strength, and confidence while staying connected to the latest movement and music styles.

Lyrical

Lyrical

Lyrical is a beautiful blend of ballet and jazz, filled with emotion, grace, and stunning musicality. It emphasizes fluid movement, emotional expression, and creative exploration. At Music & Dance Academy, our lyrical classes help dancers build strong technique, body awareness, and artistry. Students learn to move with intention and connect movement to music and emotion, developing both their physical skills and their individual voice as dancers.

Age Groups We Teach

Explore our wide range of dance classes, catering to different age groups and skill levels. From toddlers to adults, we have a rhythm for everyone.

Starting dance is as easy as 1-2-3!

Together we explore students’ dance goals.

We match students with one of our expert instructors.

Start dancing! Parents get progress updates as we prepare for performances.

“My daughter has been attending Music & Dance Academy since January 2023. She started with and is still taking tap and ballet. She loves it! She looks forward to going to each class, especially with Miss Giulia! On days she has dance her eyes shine in anticipation.”

— Donna

“My three kids enjoy their lessons here! Everyone is friendly and Ms. Tamara and Mr. Santacruz are very talented musicians and teachers.”

— Lynn

“My kids have been learning piano at the Music and Dance Academy for about 6 years now. I have to say it’s a great place for learning and also to build expertise in music. We have had a great experience with the teachers there.”

— Manju

Dance & Music Lessons for All Ages & Skill Levels

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