BALLET
Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is a graceful form of dance that takes incredible strength to perform properly. It is theatrical- performed on a stage to an audience utilizing costumes, scenic design and lighting. It can tell a story or express a thought. It is a beautiful art form and is so fun yet challenging to study.
Welcome to Charisma School of Dance!
Where an aspiring performer can build a strong foundation and realize their dreams.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / OWNER
ABOUT OUR STUDIO
Charisma School of Dance was founded in 1998 in Lakewood, WA by Erin Fay. Ms. Erin began her dance studies at eight years of age. She became an assistant and substitute teacher at the age of eleven and by fourteen was a teacher at Suburban Dance Studio in Puyallup where she studied with Ms. Valli Hale and Tony Gamlieli. Ms. Erin has studied at Tacoma City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and was a private student of Kabby Mitchell. She has studied at Dance on Capitol Hill, Spectrum Dance Theater and Westlake Dance Center. During spring break she would study at Tremaine Dance Studio in Los Angeles. She studied with Joe Tremaine, Barry Lathers and Marguerite Derricks. Ms. Erin is a national and an international award winning choreographer. She opened Charisma at the age of twenty two and her dream was to own a school that was welcoming and encouraging to all dancers of every age, body style and ability. It is important to Ms. Erin that her school supports diversity and inclusion of all the dancers who walk through her studio doors.
STUDIO REVIEWS
Charisma has helped my daughter find a passion for dance
Charisma has helped my daughter find a passion for dance. The teachers are kind, skilled, and so much fun. The owner is the sweetest person you could hope to meet. I love the culture of Charisma and feel lucky that we found the studio.
Great prices! The staff are amazing!
Great prices! The staff are amazing! They treat every child like one of their own. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for my daughter to start ballet. Also, my daughter and I have made some of the greatest connections with other families in the classes! I highly recommend this school!
Charisma School of Dance is a great studio for any age and experience.
Charisma School of Dance is a great studio for any age and experience. I started tap almost 3 years ago in my early 40’s, and the instructors have been patient and knowledgeable. I currently take two classes, and I continue to learn new skills every week. I have experienced and witnessed many of the instructors teach all ages and styles of dance at this wonderful studio. Ms. Erin and her team have created a safe environment for all ages to learn and love dance. I am grateful I found Charisma.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CHARISMA?
Summer may be winding down, but dance classes are heating up! First day of Charisma’s fall session is Wednesday, September 3rd. Classes for all styles, levels and ages, even adults! Registration is online at www.charismaschoolofdance.com. We hope you can join us 
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