Every dancer, gymnast, and tumbler in the Inland Northwest deserves the right training home. Spokane Dances connects local families with the studios and gyms that make our movement community thrive — from first creative-movement classes to pre-professional ballet and competitive teams.
Spokane's classical ballet community — studio group portrait by Scott Martinez Photography.
Dance & Ballet Studios in Spokane, WA
Spokane Ballet Studio
Spokane Ballet Studio is the city's home for premier classical ballet training, from foundational technique through pre-professional development. Dancers here grow up on Nutcracker preparation and a disciplined, performance-driven curriculum that opens doors to summer intensives and company auditions.
A comprehensive, modern studio space on Spokane's north side, StudioINC Dance Academy is known for its competitive teams, inventive choreography, and advanced technique training. It's a strong fit for dancers ready to push into the competition circuit.
📍 920 E Hoerner Ave #106, Spokane, WA 99218 · ☎ (509) 465-5678
Artistry in Motion offers inclusive dance classes for all ages and abilities, with a mission centered on creative expression and lifelong movement. It's a welcoming first studio for new dancers and a lasting home for adults who never want to stop moving.
Tucked near Sacred Heart on Spokane's lower South Hill, Sandra's Studio of Dance pairs a nurturing atmosphere with serious, technique-driven classical training. Generations of Spokane dancers have built their foundations here.
📍 304 W. 7th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99204
Ballet Arts Academy
Located in downtown Spokane's historic Pacific Avenue corridor, Ballet Arts Academy delivers vocational ballet instruction spanning preschool movement exploration all the way to elite pre-professional programs. Its track record of placing dancers in top training pipelines speaks for itself.
Julie's Competitive Edge Dance brings a high-energy, family-friendly atmosphere to north Spokane, specializing in competitive technique and genuine team building. Dancers leave with sharper skills and a squad that feels like family.
Competitive team day done right — group photography by Spokane Team Photos.
Gymnastics, Cheer & Acro Programs in Spokane
Dynamic Athletic Center (Dynamic Gymnastics)
With a massive 33,000-square-foot facility, Dynamic Athletic Center teaches the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic progression alongside vibrant cheer programs. It's one of the region's largest training homes for recreational and competitive gymnasts alike.
📍 5512 N Havana St, Spokane, WA 99217 · ☎ (509) 489-5867
Inland Northwest Gymnastics focuses on dedicated recreational and team training built around strength, safety, and confidence. Coaches here emphasize fundamentals first, helping every athlete progress at the right pace.
📍 731 N Superior St, Spokane, WA 99202 · ☎ (509) 601-2770
Chasing Gravity Activity Center
Serving the West Plains from Airway Heights, Chasing Gravity offers dynamic multi-disciplinary programs spanning gymnastics, ninja zones, tumbling, and cheer — with classes for toddlers all the way up to adults. There's truly something for every mover here.
📍 12423 W. 13th Ave, Airway Heights, WA 99001 · ☎ (509) 244-7061
Capture the Season: Spokane's Dance & Team Photographers
Training is temporary — the images last forever. Spokane Dances partners with two local specialists who understand movement, lighting, and the moment a dancer or gymnast hits their line.
Studio action sessions by Scott Martinez Photography.On-location team coverage by Spokane Team Photos.
What age should my child start dance or gymnastics in Spokane?
Most Spokane studios welcome dancers and gymnasts as young as 2–3 in creative movement or parent-tot classes. Formal ballet technique typically begins around age 7–8, while gymnastics progression programs like those at Dynamic Athletic Center start recreational levels as early as preschool.
Which Spokane studios offer pre-professional ballet training?
Spokane Ballet Studio and Ballet Arts Academy both offer pre-professional and vocational ballet tracks, including Nutcracker performance experience and preparation for summer intensive and company auditions.
Where can I get dance audition photos or team photos taken in Spokane?
Scott Martinez Photography specializes in elite dance portfolios and audition headshots in downtown Spokane, and Spokane Team Photos handles volume photography for gymnastics, cheer, and dance teams, including banners and group composites.
