At DXX Dance Studios, we offer a wide range of dance classes in Tucson for all ages and experience levels in a supportive, creative, and professional environment.
From ballet, jazz, and hip-hop to contemporary, tap, and acro, our programs are designed to inspire a love of movement while building strong technique, confidence, and community. Whether you’re a tiny tot taking your first dance steps, a teen ready to perform and compete, or an adult looking to rediscover the joy of dance, we have a class for you.
At our studio, dance is more than just movement — it’s mentorship, passion, and purpose. Our faculty is made up of highly trained, award-winning instructors with years of experience in teaching, performing, and choreographing across a wide range of styles.
From ballet and jazz to hip-hop and contemporary, our staff brings a diverse background of professional stage work, competitive coaching, and certified instruction. But more than that, they bring heart.
Each teacher is dedicated to nurturing every dancer’s potential in a supportive, family-like environment — because we’re more than just a studio. We’re a community.
Welcome to DXX Dance – Tucson’s Premier Dance Studio for Youth Ages 5-18
At DXX Dance Studios, we believe that every child is an artist, and every dance move is a chance to express creativity. Located in the heart of Tucson, our dance studio offers children a safe, fun, and inspiring environment where they can explore the beauty of movement and develop both technical skills and artistic expression.
-Brendan Kellam, Founder of DXX Dance Studios
At DXX Dance Studios we offer many styles of instruction such as: ballet, tap, jazz, acro, technique, hip-hop and contemporary
Ballet for kids is a wonderful way to introduce children to the world of dance, discipline, and creativity. It’s more than just learning how to point toes and twirl—ballet builds physical strength, coordination, confidence, and focus, all while having fun.
Tap for kids is a super fun, high-energy dance style that helps children develop rhythm, coordination, and confidence—all while making music with their feet! It’s often a favorite for kids who love to move and make noise in a structured, creative way.
Jazz dance for kids is vibrant, energetic, and full of personality! It blends technique with fun, letting kids express themselves through sharp, stylish movements often set to upbeat pop, musical theatre, or funky music. It’s perfect for kids who love to move, perform, and shine on stage.
Hip hop for kids is one of the most exciting and accessible dance styles out there—it’s upbeat, expressive, and full of swagger! Whether your child wants to bust a move like their favorite music video stars or just burn energy while building confidence, hip hop is a fantastic choice.
Technique for kids in dance refers to the foundational skills and body mechanics that help dancers perform movement correctly, safely, and beautifully—across any style. While jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, and other genres each have their own technique, many share common elements like posture, control, and alignment.
DXX Tap Team USA is a group of elite teen tap dancers from DXX Studios in Tucson, AZ, directed by Brendan Kellam. They were selected to represent Team USA at the IDO World Tap Dance Championships—first in Germany (2023) and again in Prague (2024).
These dancers train at a high level, perform award-winning choreography, and compete internationally against the world’s best. Their style is rhythmic, musical, and technical, earning them top placements at events like NUVO and AMP.
Coach Brendan Kellam is known for pushing innovation in tap while keeping strong technical foundations. DXX’s tap team is a standout example of young American tap talent making a global impact.
Parent
My two teen daughters have felt so at home with their fellow dancers at DXX Studios! They have had a well-rounded experience with quality ballet instruction, exceptional tap, contemporary, acro, hip hop, musical theater, jazz and modern. Best of all, it is a loving and supportive environment that fosters self-esteem and positivity! So happy we found DXX Studios!
Parent
Through a blend of artistry and technique
Confidence and Discipline
A love for dance and artistic expression