Children's Dance Theater

Children's Dance Theater Your local studio for performance and creative arts. We offer dance, theater, art & preschool classes Learn more at www.childrensdancetheater.com

Children’s Dance Theater was founded in 2007 in a small basement studio with three major goals: to provide age-appropriate music & choreography to students in Western Washington, to challenge students to achieve their personal best, and to be inclusive of students from all walks of life- including neurodivergent students. Over the years, the small dance studio has evolved and grown to two location

s in Auburn and Federal Way, WA, with creative artistic opportunities for aspiring dancers, actors and artists. Children’s Dance Theater has four pillar programs: Dance, Theater, Art and Preschool. These programs have specialty classes meant to introduce the art form, develop exceptional skill, and provide inspiration that speaks to the artist’s soul. Our students are more than just students to us – they are family. Our faculty mentor and guide every student that enters our program to help them achieve their best. We believe that confidence, poise, dedication and self-expression are just as important as art itself. Through training and performance opportunities, our students develop into beautiful artists, as well as amazing human beings.

08/27/2026

Whether it's their first performance or their hundredth, there's nothing quite like the moment the lights come up. 🩰✨

New season enrollment is open! If your little one has ever dreamed of this moment, we'd love to have them.

08/25/2026

🎨 Introducing Discovery Arts Preschool! ✨

A new preschool experience where dance, music, art, and imaginative play come together — created for our littlest learners, ages 3-5.

The best part? You choose the schedule that works for your family — pick one day, two, or all three!

🗓️ Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 9AM–12PM
📍 Auburn Studio

If you've got a preschooler at home (or a sibling already dancing with us!), this is the perfect next step. Tag a fellow CDT parent who needs to know! 💕

Visit our website to register for the upcoming school year.

Meet the new Discovery Arts Preschool Teacher! Ms. Mariana!Hi! I am Mariana and I am an educator in early childhood; I h...
08/20/2026

Meet the new Discovery Arts Preschool Teacher! Ms. Mariana!

Hi! I am Mariana and I am an educator in early childhood; I have years of experience working with young children. I am bilingual as I come from a Mexican background while growing up here in Washington. I am also creative and patient, and I love finding new activities and curriculums that will help grow and support children in different areas of development. I am passionate about creating a space for children to feel safe, welcomed, and encouraged to learn.

I currently hold 3 ECE certificates and next summer will receive an associate's degree in early childhood. I believe early childhood is one of the most important stages in a child’s life, because the experiences and relationships that they build in these early years will impact and shape who they become. As an educator, my job is not only to teach but to support, guide, and encourage them while they explore the world around them.

If you are looking for a wonderful preschool experience this coming school year, check out Discovery Arts Preschool at the Auburn location of Children's Dance Theater!

📆 Choose 1,2 or 3 days a week. Tues-Thurs
⏰9am to noon
👉 Learn more here: https://www.childrensdancetheater.com/preschool-offer
👛 $105+merchant fees per month per day.
EX: Tuesday only, Monthly tuition is $105. Mon & Tues, Monthly tuition is $210+merchant fees

Children's Dance Theater isn't just a dance studio! It's for creativity of all types! If you have an emerging artist at ...
08/19/2026

Children's Dance Theater isn't just a dance studio! It's for creativity of all types! If you have an emerging artist at home, then you need to try one of our classes. Check out our Creative Arts Club! Discover a world of visual art through our Little Explorers & Studio Artist Classes.

🎨Little Explorers is for ages 3-6 years old

🖌Studio Artists is for ages 7-12 years old

Don't take our word for how great these classes are, come experience it for yourself! Click the link below to sign up for a FREE trial class.

We offer these classes at all 3 of our locations! You can select the one closest to you, Auburn, Federal Way Or Maple Valley!

👉Sign up Link: https://trial.childrensdancetheater.com/page-1-location

Act fast as space is limited!

Kinda chic to find your people at 3, at 13, or at 30. 🩰🎨🎭From our creative arts preschoolers to our competition team, ev...
08/19/2026

Kinda chic to find your people at 3, at 13, or at 30. 🩰🎨🎭

From our creative arts preschoolers to our competition team, every student at Children's Dance Theater is learning the same thing: how to be brave, how to be kind, and how to fall in love with something bigger than themselves.

Fall enrollment is open now — join us for dance, art, theater and preschool!
https://www.childrensdancetheater.com/

Big News: Arabesque Academy is now Discovery Arts Preschool! 🎉We've grown into something even better! Our preschool prog...
08/14/2026

Big News: Arabesque Academy is now Discovery Arts Preschool! 🎉

We've grown into something even better! Our preschool program has a fresh new name and a bigger vision — but the heart stays the same.

Discovery Arts Preschool blends early childhood education with music, movement, art, and imaginative play, helping kids build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning through creativity in every form.

What's new:
🎨 A whole-child approach — art, music, drama, and academics together
📅 Flexible scheduling — choose the days that fit your family (1, 2, or 3 days a week!)
🌟 Ages 3–5, welcoming every kind of curious kid — not just future dancers

Same warm, supportive community. Same amazing teachers. Just a whole new world of discovery.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 9am–12pm | Auburn location
Enroll today: childrensdancetheater.com/preschool

08/13/2026

Calling all dancers! The Nutcracker is coming to Auburn!
Children’s Dance Theater Foundation is holding auditions for The Nutcracker on August 15 for dancers ages 7–18, with no audition required for ages 5–7.
Minis, Petites, Juniors and Seniors will audition throughout the day based on age group.

Scan the QR code for audition details and to RSVP!

IN TWO DAYS 🩰 Auditions for our annual production of The Nutcracker are this Saturday, August 15th! Don't miss your oppo...
08/13/2026

IN TWO DAYS 🩰 Auditions for our annual production of The Nutcracker are this Saturday, August 15th! Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of this magical tradition! ✨

Learn more and RSVP on our website!
https://www.childrensdancetheater.com/ballet-productions

08/12/2026

Summer at CDT is wrapping up, and we could not be more grateful for such a fantastic season of dancing, acting, singing and playing! 🤩🙌

The rest of August includes choreography week for the competition team and the cast of this years Nutcracker, then it’s September!

Address

238 E Main Street
Auburn, WA
98002

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

12538878937

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