ABOUT US

At Baxter Dance Training, we are passionate about providing high-quality dance education in a positive and inspiring environment where every dancer has a place to grow. As Southern Utah’s premier dance studio, we offer programs for dancers of all ages, abilities, and goals—from pre-professional training for those pursuing careers in dance to recreational classes for students looking to build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for movement.

Our experienced staff is dedicated to developing strong, versatile dancers through exceptional training in ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, acro, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, and more. Beyond the studio, our dancers have opportunities to work with industry-leading choreographers, attend elite intensives and conventions, perform in professional video projects, and travel for unforgettable experiences, including performances in Times Square.

In addition to our dance programs, we are proud to now offer music and voice lessons, as well as adult classes, creating even more opportunities for our community to learn, grow, and express themselves through the performing arts. Located in Washington, Utah, just off Washington Dam Road, Baxter Dance Training is excited to continue growing with the opening of our brand-new facility in Spring 2026.

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Principal Artists

The Principal Artists Program is our highest level competitive training program, designed for dancers who are committed to pushing beyond the limits of traditional studio dance. This intensive program is intended for highly dedicated dancers seeking advanced technical training, performance experience, and industry exposure. Dancers in this program will attend 6 dance conventions, compete at 2 local competitions, participate in 1 national convention, and perform in the end-of-year recital.

This program requires 15 hours of training per week, with summer training required. Dancers will participate in 2 team routines, 1 production, and 4 specialty routines.

Rising Artists

The Rising Artists Program is designed for dancers who are interested in competing at the convention level while continuing to strengthen their technical training and performance experience. This program offers dancers the opportunity to train in a more competitive environment while gaining exposure to convention-style classes and industry professionals.

Dancers in this program will attend 2 conventions, compete at 2 local competitions, and perform in the end-of-year recital. The program requires 8 hours of training per week, with summer training required. Dancers will participate in 2 team routines and 1 production.

Emerging Artists

The Emerging Artists Program is perfect for dancers who are interested in competing and growing their performance experience without the added commitment of convention travel. This program allows dancers to continue developing strong technical foundations while participating in a supportive and competitive team environment.

Dancers in this program will compete at 2 local competitions and perform in the end-of-year recital. The program requires 5 hours of training per week, with no summer training requirement. Dancers will participate in 2 team routines and 1 production.

HS Company

The HS Company is designed for advanced dancers in 9th grade and older who are balancing dance alongside school sports, drill team, cheer, or other extracurricular commitments. This program allows dancers to continue training and competing while maintaining a more flexible schedule.

Dancers in this program will compete at 2 local competitions and perform in the end-of-year recital. The program requires 2 hours of training per week, with summer training required. Dancers will participate in 2 team routines, with an optional production piece available.

Mini Company

The Mini Company is designed for dancers ages 5–8 who are interested in beginning their competition dance journey in a fun, positive, and encouraging environment. This program focuses on building strong foundational technique, confidence, performance skills, and a love for dance at a young age.

Dancers in this program will compete at 2 local competitions and perform in the end-of-year recital. The program requires 2 hours of training per week, with no summer training requirement. Dancers will participate in 2 team routines.

FROM THE PARENTS

“Baxter Dance Training is welcoming to all levels of dancers. They are there to encourage your dancer to grow at their pace with all the love and support. They not only care about your dancer as an athlete but they care about and are invested in your dancer as a person.”

“We love BDT. We love how they care about their dancers personally and how they try to build those bonds. They show up for their solos, which makes for a long dance weekend, but they want to cheer on their dancers! BDTs attention to technique is the best Southern Utah has to offer. I’m thankful for Samm and Alexx and what they have done for our dancer this year.”

“After moving to Baxter Dance Training our daughter, a late-starter in the world of dance, has grown in all areas of dance. The instructors here care so much for the growth of each individual dancer and are aware of what each dancer needs to improve. We’re so impressed with the level of care and professional training at Baxter!”

“Baxter Dance Training is an awesome studio! My daughter has loved her teachers and felt that the quality of dance education at the studio is superb! All the other dancers have been kind to her and BDT is a place where she feels like she belongs!”