Reviews of Sound Movement Arts Center (Dance School)

alissa mcdonald

This is my daughter's third year at SMAC and she loves every minute of it!! The staff/instructors and owners are amazing and she has come so far with her dance since the beginning. Looking forward to many more years at this studio!!

Katie Arceo

My daughter attended the Trolls summer dance camp and loved every minute! We’d put her in another class for sure.

Melissa Pineda

My daughter recently turned 2 and I was unsure how much she could participate. Miss Giselle was amazing, welcoming, loving and super patient! My daughter had a blast. My son is 10 and participated in the Hip Hop class, the dance instructor was very professional. My son is not very coordinated and I was seriously amazed at how much he learned in a just a short amount of time. He had a blast!

Shannon Spath

We love SMAC! My daughter started at 2 and her experience has been wonderful. Everything is age appropriate and paced to match the children. I regularly recommend SMAC to other families in the area.

Shanynn Ryan

I've been honored to know Giselle, one of the co-owners, for the past 6 years and have had the privilege of witnessing the 'birth' of Sound Movement Arts Center (SMAC). My daughter has attended each year. So far she has taken tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop at SMAC. She has grown in confidence and technique, and looks at the studio as part of her extended family. Her interests have widened and dance is now a huge part of her everyday life. When she's not at the studio, she is home playing music, dancing and dreaming of being a choreographer. It wasn't always this way. My kiddo deals with extreme stage fright, but the teachers at SMAC have helped her every step of the way, and each year she steps onto that stage for her recital and is glorious. She glows from the inside out, and the pride is so unbelievable to witness. I am so truly grateful for her dance experience at Sound Movement Arts Center and for the passion Giselle pours into this studio. Her instructors are top notch. And her recitals are top notch- you can tell how much effort and time goes into pulling them off. I can't wait to see how SMAC continues to grow in the years ahead. They deserve all the praise in the world!

Kaleigh Cazarez

Sound Movement Arts Center has been a true blessing to my daughter Makenzie. We happened upon the studio by chance for cheerleading and Miss Giselle saw something in my daughter that I never even knew was there. She asked her to try out for team jazz and hip hop and was offered a spot on the team. Since then, Makenzie has elevated her dance through hard work and training with the amazing instructors at the studio and we couldnt imagine dancing for any other studio. The staff are so loving and inviting. It truly is a second family to Makenzie as well as to myself. The studio attracts amazing parents and students and the atmosphere is one I am proud to have my daughter be a part of. They have everything from beginning classes for your minis all the way to competitive team and company classes that compete and participate in conventions. They have found ways to incorporate so many different styles of dance as well. If you're only interested in hip hop, there are several classes to choose from. You can pick one, you can pick all. Cant decide because you like it all? Try out for team or company. Just want to dance and not compete, take as many or as little classes in any and all styles as you want. Its flexible and so much fun! I highly recommend stopping by the studio if you are on the fence and letting you child check this awesome studio out. You wont be disappointed!

dan mccormack eid

This is a new-ish (< 5 years) studio - I think will continue to rise and move around a bit while growing. They have some very innovative programs that will interest youths with performance related activities. Modern, current and engaged.

Lisa Taylor-Swanson

We love SMAC! Giselle provides a perfect mix of high-quality instruction and just the right amount of rigor. My daughter danced at other schools that were so strict that it was stressful. With SMAC, she's having fun and learning SO MUCH MORE!

Eileen Kemink

This is my daughter’s second season at this wonderful studio. She’s 3.5 and is in the “Twinkle Tots” class. The staff are kind, organized, and always practice good communication. The year-end recital is top notch, and so fun to participate in (though not mandatory). I tell all of my friends about SMAC and I know we will dance here for years to come.

Joseph Wainer

My daughter is twelve years old and has been going to SMAC since 2015. She absolutely loves it and is even more excited to go even after four years. She loves her teachers and the other dancers. And I love how happy it makes her. Her experience at the dance studio and at dance competitions and performances has clearly had a positive influence on who she is. I'm amazed at how mature she has become over the past four years and I think a big part of that is SMAC.

Lisa Nolan

I appreciate the positive energy at SMAC. The quality of dance education is noteworthy with an emphasis on form, stage presence, and technical skill. Dancers are empowered to grow their talent in a nurturing environment filled with focus, encouragement, and individualized opportunity. SMAC provides families with affordable access to a robust artistic dance education. It’s a clear choice for our family!

Steve Hogan

My youngest first joined SMAC back in 2015 when they first started and won a free Summer Camp. The following year, my older daughter joined and We’ve stayed with them ever since! The instructors are amazing and my daughters have learned so much. I am grateful to SMAC for sharing their passion. I look forward for next year’s recital. :)

Paige Rhines

My daughter (14 y/o) first came to SMAC for summer camp 2018, she enjoyed that week of dance very much. She came back the following fall and started in ballet. She likes the instructors because they are patient, kind and make learning fun. I appreciate that too and that they choose to share their passion and knowledge with kids. It's a friendly, welcoming place to learn in.

Alyson Spaulding

This the fourth year our daughter has danced with SMAC and we absolutely love it! The teachers are so loving, engaging and very professional. I always encourage others to check it out when they have a child interested in getting involved in dance. They have a huge variety of classes and dance styles to choose from. My daughter always looks forward to their fun summer dance camps as well.

Liz Nyland

Our daughter loves dancing for SMAC! As parents, we love the friendly atmosphere and watching our child grow as a dancer!

N Boitano

My girl has been taking dance classes with S.M.A.C and loves it. She is almost 12 yrs old and has been dancing a few years. They teach at a higher level of instruction. Dancers should be prepared to work and have fun in this positive, upbeat dance studio. Taught with kindness and great skill. Easy access downtown Tacoma location too!