Welcome!
From hip hop to ballet, join us for a variety of dance classes that are equal parts educational and fun for all ages.
Founded in 2020, Desert Dance Collective is a performance-based dance studio with two locations in north Tucson. With years of experience and a genuine love for teaching, our goal is to provide excellent dance classes that are equal parts educational and fun for all students!
At DDC, we believe that the best movers are dynamic, determined, and confident people. We strive to instill these three key foundations in every class so that each student can understand what makes them unique, how to hone their individuality, and why they should be proud of it!
Interested in signing up for a class? New students can try a class for free! Contact us today to check out which options may work for you.
What's New
22/23 Season Schedule now live!
Check out our schedules for both locations! Classes run from...
Second location opening this summer!
Summer camps are now live for both locations! New 22/23 schedules available soon...
Summer camp
registration now open!
Sign up today to save your spot! Half-day, full-day, daily, and weekly drop in options available at both locations...
Let's Dance
Learn about all DDC has to offer!
22/23 Season
August 8, 2022 - May 27, 2023
Our school year season offers weekly classes in a variety of styles for ages 3-18, from beginners to advanced dancers. Our seasonal dancers participate in weekly classes, learn technique and choreography, and perform in a spring recital!
Enroll online or ask us where your dancer should start!
celebration of Christmas Show
December 9 & 10, 2022
Our annual holiday show, "Celebration of Christmas", is a festive show where dancers audition for specific sections of the story, rehearse throughout the fall, and perform in December! Stay tuned for more information regarding auditions for our December 2022 show.
summer camp
Summer camps are always a hit at the studio! From meeting our favorite princesses to putting on a mini Broadway show, check out our various camp options for ages 3-12.
Summer Workshops in a variety of styles are available for ages 12+. Use your free time to keep up with training this summer!
Monthly Drop Ins
Our drop-in classes rotate on a monthly basis and include everything from Adult Ballet to Toddler Time! Check out our monthly calendar to see what's new.
DDC Performance team
The DDC Green & Gold teams perform at local events and bring entertainment to the community! From Christmas tree lightings to Roadrunner hockey games, you can catch these teams performing all over Tucson. Auditions for our next team will be held in summer 2022.
see us in action
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"This sweet, encouraging dance company is an amazing place for my daughter to let go and do what she loves! I highly recommend this dance company to everyone!"
K.S.
"My daughter started out doing one class and then did 2. She is now doing 3 classes and would do more if she didn't do other activities. We absolutely love the Desert Dance family and Ms. Lauren is AMAZING! She teaches confidence and makes dance fun."
A.W.
"My 5 Year old daughter is in two classes here and she absolutely LOVES it! All instructors are so AMAZING AND really LOVE what they do and it shows! The front desk is so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dance spot!"
D.R.
