Competitive Dance Studio in Dallas, TX
Jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, tap and acro teams for ages 6 to 18 — five regionals and a national every season, with every date and fee published in August.
Dance Classes for Ages 3 to 18 in Dallas, TX
Not ready to compete? Our recreational program uses the same teachers and the same technique — and ends the year on the same recital stage.
Turns, Leaps & Technique Training in Dallas, TX
Weekly turns-and-leaps and acro classes build the skills judges score — safely, progressively and with honest feedback.
Two Paths, One Standard
Every dancer gets the same teachers and the same technique. The difference is how much stage time you want.
Serious Training, Without the Studio Drama
Tallwick started in 2012 with nine dancers and one rule: technique first, trophies second. Fourteen seasons later our teams place at every regional, but the reason families stay is how the studio runs — clear expectations, published costs, and coaches who give every dancer honest, specific feedback.
Recreational dancers are never an afterthought here. They take class with the same faculty and share the same recital, and plenty of our team dancers started out in a Saturday rec class at age four.
- ✓Technique class before choreography, every week
- ✓Season calendar and every fee published in August
- ✓Recreational and team dancers share the same faculty
- ✓A viewing lounge and live-stream for parents
Eight Styles, Taught Properly
Jazz
The backbone of competition dance — sharp technique, performance quality and big energy.
Lyrical
Ballet technique with storytelling. Where dancers learn to perform with emotion.
Contemporary
Floor work, release and improvisation for dancers ready to find their own voice.
Hip-Hop
Grooves, foundations and age-appropriate choreography set to clean music.
Tap
Rhythm and clarity from shuffle-ball-change to the fast, clean sounds judges reward.
Acro
Tumbling and flexibility taught in levels with mats, spotters and patience.
Ballet
The technique underneath every other style — required for all team dancers, open to rec.
Musical Theater
Singing-and-dancing numbers with big characters — a favorite for Minis and Juniors.
The Coaching Team
Ms. Carla · Artistic Director
Twenty years of competition choreography and a regional title shelf that fills the lobby. Sets every team routine.
Mr. Jordan · Jazz & Hip-Hop
Former cruise-line performer who coaches turns, leaps and the kind of stage presence judges notice.
Ms. Hana · Ballet & Lyrical
Ballet-trained and exacting about technique, with a soft spot for first-year team dancers.
One Season, Planned Before It Starts
Team families get the full calendar in August. Here's the shape of the year.
August — Auditions
A relaxed two-hour audition for ages 6 to 18. Every dancer who auditions gets a written note on placement, whether or not they join a team.
September to December — Choreography
Team routines are set and cleaned inside the weekly rehearsal time. No surprise weekend rehearsals.
January to May — Regionals
Five regional competitions in Texas and Oklahoma, one or two weekends a month, dates fixed in August.
June & July — Recital and Nationals
Every dancer performs at the June recital. Teams that qualify travel to one national event in July — optional, and priced up front.
From the Studio to the Competition Floor
What Competition Costs — in Writing, Up Front
Competition dance is a real commitment, and families deserve to know the number before they say yes. At auditions every family receives the season budget for their division: monthly tuition, costume fees per routine, each competition's entry fee, and the optional national trip.
A typical Junior team season runs about $310 a month in tuition plus costumes and entry fees, paid on a published schedule. No mid-season surprises — if a cost changes, it's because you chose to add a solo.
- ✓Season budget handed out at auditions
- ✓Costume and entry fees listed per routine
- ✓Payment schedule set in August
- ✓Nationals always optional and priced up front
Why Families Switch to Tallwick
We came from a studio where the team schedule and costs changed every month. Tallwick hands you the whole season in August — every rehearsal, every competition, every fee. That alone was worth the switch.
My daughter's turns and leaps improved more in one season here than in three years anywhere else. The coaches correct technique first and choreograph second, and it shows on stage.
Our son takes recreational hip-hop and jazz and has never felt like a second-class dancer next to the team kids. He gets the same teachers, the same recital and the same encouragement.
From Trial Class to Team
Book a Trial
Try any recreational class free, or book a team placement class if your dancer has experience.
Get Placed
The teacher suggests the right level, and you receive the class times for that level.
Dance the Year
Recreational dancers finish with the June recital. Most team dancers start here too.
Audition in August
Ready for more? Audition for a competition team with a full season plan in hand.
Questions Parents Ask
What age can my child start?
Creative movement starts at 3. Most children join a style class — jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop or acro — from age 5.
Does my recreational dancer have to perform?
The June recital is optional, but nearly everyone performs. Costumes are ordered in January with a published fee per class.
Does my child need experience to audition?
Minis teams take strong beginners with a year of classes. Older divisions look for solid technique in at least two styles. Everyone gets written feedback.
How many weekends are competitions?
Five regional weekends between January and May, plus an optional national in July. All dates are fixed in August.
Can my dancer do team and school sports?
Often yes. Team commitment is three set weekly slots, and we publish the calendar early so families can plan around it.
How much does competition cost?
It depends on division and routines. Every family gets a written season budget at auditions — tuition, costumes, entry fees and nationals — before committing.
Are there sibling discounts?
Yes, 10% off tuition for each additional sibling, in recreational and team programs.
Find the Right Class Before You Commit
Recreational trials are free. Team placement classes run every month before auditions.
Book a Trial or Placement Class
Tell us about your dancer and we'll suggest a class — and send the season plan if you're thinking about the team.