Studio West Dance Academy & Theatre

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Studio West is the South Sound's Premier Dance Studio located on the westside of Olympia & offers professional dance training in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and tap to all ages. Studio West offers first class dance training, with a strong faculty base of 14 instructors. All of our teachers have reputable backgrounds in dance and are highly qualified to offer exceptional dance education to all levels and abilities. Our faculty has trained and/or performed with such companies as: The San Francisco Ballet, Berklee College of Music in Boston, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, The Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Memphis, The National Ballet of Caracas, Oregon Ballet Theatre, City Ballet of San Diego, The Tulsa Ballet, Ballet Idaho, Tere Mathern Dance Company, and Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell. As we guide our students during their dance exploration, it’s our goal and mission to instill a love and zeal for dance that will last a lifetime.

It’s a NEW SEASON, and we’re freshening up and updating our Studio West staff photos! ✨A big thank-you to Aaron Zeigler,...
09/14/2026

It’s a NEW SEASON, and we’re freshening up and updating our Studio West staff photos! ✨

A big thank-you to Aaron Zeigler, studio performer , Nutcracker rehearsal coach and production videographer, for capturing fresh, new staff pictures for our website. We can’t wait to share them with you! ❤️

Be sure to check them out soon! 📸

Our staff is truly amazing and we’re so grateful for the talent, dedication, and heart they bring to Studio West every day. ❤️

Studio West Dance Academy’s school year is open for registration! Visit link in ➡️ bio!

❤️Nutcracker auditions are complete💚What an incredible few days of dancing! The energy, excitement, and love for dance f...
09/13/2026

❤️Nutcracker auditions are complete💚

What an incredible few days of dancing! The energy, excitement, and love for dance filled the studios, and we are so proud of every dancer who stepped into their audition and gave it their all. ❤️

Congratulations, dancers, on an audition well done! We can already feel the magic of Nutcracker 2026 beginning. ✨

Casting will be posted at the studio, Thursday, September 17 📆 by 3:30pm!

And ➡️ SAVE THE DATE

FOR THE NUTCRACKER 2026 ~ Thanksgiving Weekend ~
at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts ✨

✨ NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS ARE TODAY! ✨There’s nothing quite like the magic of Nutcracker season!!!! and…. it all starts wit...
09/12/2026

✨ NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS ARE TODAY! ✨

There’s nothing quite like the magic of Nutcracker season!!!! and…. it all starts with auditions! 🩰 Don’t miss your chance to be a part Studio West Dance Theatre’s incredible production of The Nutcracker ❤️🌟❤️🌟

Saturday, September 12 (today)

• Pre-Ballet (ages 7+) & Ballet 1 — 12:45 PM
• Ballet 2 — 2:15 PM
• Ballet 3 — 3:35 PM
• Ballet 4 — 5:00 PM

We can’t wait to see you shine! ✨

Photo courtesy Melissa Miller ✨

09/11/2026

The energy at STUDIO WEST is incredible! From our teachers to our dancers, there’s a sense of excitement, motivation, and inspiration filling the studios and hallways. ✨

Come see what Studio West is all about and be a part of our 26/27 school year! Visit the link in our bio for class information and enroll today!!

And … while you’re here, check out our new 26/27 studio gallery! 📸 💕

For 18 years, Studio West has been a proud part of the South Sound community, and each new season reminds us just how much we love what we do. 🌟

✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨Our 2026–27 school season officially begins TODAY at Studio West Dance Academy ~ and there’s still t...
09/10/2026

✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨

Our 2026–27 school season officially begins TODAY at Studio West Dance Academy ~ and there’s still time to join us! 💫

Located on the west side of Olympia, Studio West offers four beautiful, light-filled studios, plus The BeatBox — our dedicated hip-hop studio designed exclusively for our hip-hop program. Add to that ➡️ an incredible team of 20+ instructors who are committed to helping dancers learn, grow, and LOVE to dance!

Whether your dancer is 2 years old and just getting started, dancing purely for the joy of it, or ready to take their training to the next level, there’s a place for them at Studio West! ❤️

Not sure which class is the right fit? Come see us! Swing by for a tour, check out our studios, meet our team, and let us help you find the perfect class.

✨ Classes for ages 2 through adult
✨ Recreational & pre-professional training
✨ Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tap & more
✨ A welcoming dance community right here in Olympia

Classes are starting NOW — come dance with us!

🌐 StudioWestDanceAcademy.com
📞 360-956-WEST (9378)

✨TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨Our 2026 Level 5–8 Nutcracker Auditions are here! ❤️💚Our dancers have worked hard all summer to prepa...
09/09/2026

✨TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨

Our 2026 Level 5–8 Nutcracker Auditions are here! ❤️💚
Our dancers have worked hard all summer to prepare for this and… our artistic staff can’t wait to see everyone shine today! ✨

Level 7–8 | 4:15–6:15 PM
Level 5–6 | 6:15–8:00 PM

✅ S A V E THE D A T E ~ Six performances over THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ~ performed at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts! Be on the lookout 👀 Tickets on sale SOON!

The Nutcracker truly takes a community, and we can’t wait to kick off our season together with the magic of this beloved production! ❄️

photo courtesy Melissa Miller ✨

09/05/2026

✨ One week until Nutcracker auditions for Pre-Ballet through Ballet 4!

Saturday, September 12
• Pre-Ballet (ages 7+) & Ballet 1: 12:45 PM
• Ballet 2: 2:15 PM
• Ballet 3: 3:35 PM
• Ballet 4: 5:00 PM

There is something truly magical about watching our younger dancers become part of this beloved Studio West tradition. We can’t wait to see them at auditions! 🩰

New to Studio West and hoping to participate? Dancers who are registered for the required number of ballet classes for their level are eligible to audition. Contact our office to determine the appropriate class placement and learn more about joining us this season!

✨ Ready to take the stage with EFFEX? ✨Auditions for our 2026–2027 Beginning Hip Hop Performance Division team are happe...
09/05/2026

✨ Ready to take the stage with EFFEX? ✨

Auditions for our 2026–2027 Beginning Hip Hop Performance Division team are happening this Friday!

🗓 Friday, September 11
⏰ 5:30–6:45 PM
📍 Beat Box Dance Studio
👥 Parent meeting at end of Audition

Auditions are open to all SWDA dancers currently registered for a Beginning Hip Hop class—and no pre-registration is required!

Dancers selected for EFFEX will have additional participation fees, rehearsals, and performance commitments. Parents, please plan to stay for the meeting immediately following auditions.

The EFFEX team list will be posted September 16. We can’t wait to see you dance! 🔥

✨ INTRODUCING our 2026/27 Studio West Dance Academy Staff! ✨Our Studio West/Beat Box instructors and admin team are trul...
09/05/2026

✨ INTRODUCING our 2026/27 Studio West Dance Academy Staff! ✨

Our Studio West/Beat Box instructors and admin team are truly the heartbeat of our school. ❤️ Our teachers recently came together to connect, collaborate, and get ready for the year ahead ~ and the excitement and energy in the room was incredible!

Still looking for the right dance home for your child this school year? Come join us at Studio West! With classes for ages 2 through adult in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tap and more, there’s a place here for every dancer~ from those dancing just for fun to those looking for serious pre-professional training.

Our 2026/27 season is beginning now ~ register today and come dance with us! 🕺✨💃 www.StudioWestDanceAcademy.com

THANK YOU to the YWCA Olympia for letting us host at your awesome space, The Friendship House! ❤️

✨ A little holiday magic starts with an audition! Join Studio West Dance Theatre for our 2026 Nutcracker auditions—we ca...
09/03/2026

✨ A little holiday magic starts with an audition! Join Studio West Dance Theatre for our 2026 Nutcracker auditions—we can’t wait to see this year’s cast take their first steps toward the stage! 🩰

Wednesday, September 9
• Ballet Levels 7–8: 4:15 PM
• Ballet Levels 5–6: 6:15 PM

Saturday, September 12
Auditions for Pre Ballet (ages 7 and up) through Ballet Level 4:
• Pre Ballet & Ballet 1: 12:45 PM
• Ballet 2: 2:15PM
• Ballet 3: 3:35PM
• Ballet 4: 5:00PM

Shows will be Thanksgiving weekend!

Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of a beloved holiday tradition! ✨

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1025 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Ste 3B
Olympia, WA
98502

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