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Phoenix Dance Institute offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Progressing Ballet Technique, Contemporary Movement, Jazz, and wedding dance. Students can learn pre-ballet basics, jazz routines, contemporary routines, ballet including en pointe, and specific skills such as chassè, partnered lift, and tap time steps. The program also presents productions of The Nutcracker and other company-wide shows.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
Phoenix Dance Institute offers programs for students of all ages and levels, including a Primary Division for ages 2–4 and 5–7, a Beginning/Intermediate Division for ages 7–12 and 12+ teen, and an Advanced Division for ages 12 and up. Sample trial class options include Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Jazz, Primary Ages 2–4, Primary Ages 5–7, and Beginner ages 12+. The studio describes itself as a relaxed, family-oriented community that combines disciplined class structure and artistic movement, with a focus on building confidence while students express themselves in a healthy way and continue a tradition of love and dance for a healthy lifestyle.
Owner/Director Angela Beth Barker has over 35 years of immersion in dance education and culture and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience. She offers all levels of Ballet from beginning to advanced, including Pointe, influenced by the Royal Academy, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and is versed in all levels of Tap, Progressing Ballet Technique, Contemporary Movement, and Jazz. Phoenix Dance Institute states that it is committed to providing high-quality, professional technique-based dance education for all students within a supportive and loving environment, and describes its dance studio environment as having excitement, energy, love, acceptance, and encouragement with a relaxed, family vibe where students from preschool to high school feel deeply involved and attached to their art practice and want to grow up as part of this “home away from home.” Angela is described as an involved and passionate advocate of the arts in the community.
Parent and student testimonials describe Angela as amazing, focused, and professional, noting that she takes her time with students and matches the spirit and vibe of her wedding dance students. One parent reports seeing her lead 3-year-olds through simple pre-ballet basics, teach adult beginners an entire tap routine, choreograph jazz and contemporary routines, guide ballet students from pre-ballet up into en pointe, and direct entire productions of The Nutcracker and other company-wide shows. A student notes that Angela “knows what she’s doing to the finest detail” in private wedding dance lessons.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
Phoenix Dance Institute offers programs for students of all ages and levels, including a Primary Division for ages 2–4 and 5–7, a Beginning/Intermediate Division for ages 7–12 and 12+ teen, and an Advanced Division for ages 12 and up. Sample trial class options include Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Jazz, Primary Ages 2–4, Primary Ages 5–7, and Beginner ages 12+. The studio describes itself as a relaxed, family-oriented community that combines disciplined class structure and artistic movement, with a focus on building confidence while students express themselves in a healthy way and continue a tradition of love and dance for a healthy lifestyle.
Owner/Director Angela Beth Barker has over 35 years of immersion in dance education and culture and more than 15 years of professional teaching experience. She offers all levels of Ballet from beginning to advanced, including Pointe, influenced by the Royal Academy, Vaganova, and Cecchetti methods, and is versed in all levels of Tap, Progressing Ballet Technique, Contemporary Movement, and Jazz. Phoenix Dance Institute states that it is committed to providing high-quality, professional technique-based dance education for all students within a supportive and loving environment, and describes its dance studio environment as having excitement, energy, love, acceptance, and encouragement with a relaxed, family vibe where students from preschool to high school feel deeply involved and attached to their art practice and want to grow up as part of this “home away from home.” Angela is described as an involved and passionate advocate of the arts in the community.
Parent and student testimonials describe Angela as amazing, focused, and professional, noting that she takes her time with students and matches the spirit and vibe of her wedding dance students. One parent reports seeing her lead 3-year-olds through simple pre-ballet basics, teach adult beginners an entire tap routine, choreograph jazz and contemporary routines, guide ballet students from pre-ballet up into en pointe, and direct entire productions of The Nutcracker and other company-wide shows. A student notes that Angela “knows what she’s doing to the finest detail” in private wedding dance lessons.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
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