The Movement Center

The Movement Center has been like a second home for my girls on the weekend. They have taken multiple dance classes for many years. The studio is located behind Okada Bento/​Asuka/​Aloha Crepes on Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki… but the entrance is on Center Drive.
Miss Colleen runs the business office. Chances are if you’ve called the center, you’ve spoken to her. She is funny, kind, but most of all, she really cares about the students. She has all the answers to any questions a new, or returning, parent may have.
All the teachers are great. My kids love Miss Kiana (Miss Colleen’s daughter), Miss Julie (who is also the creative director), Miss Carolyn (ballet instructor extrordinaire), Miss Rika (most amazing Jazz choreographer), Miss Mo and Miss Taylor (they are the sweetest student assistants, who also take dance classes there).
If you have the chance, check them out online. They offer so many different types of classes and varying times.

Always caring and loving staff. Both my children started when they were 3. Teachers are always patient and loving. I can see us continuing here for a very long time.

The Movement Center has fantastic classes for adult dancers as well as kids. I’ve been dancing at TMC for 7 years. Instructors and staff are fantastic and adult evening classes work well with my work schedule. Adult Contemporary and Adult Ballet classes are so much fun!

The teaching is great, and they even give classes to people with disabilities!!! They teach tap, hip hop, gymnastics/​tumbling, ballet, jazz, and musical theater. They have adult classes to! They are a great dance company!!!

The Movement Center is the only school that offers classes to students with disabilities. The instructors are kind, supportive and caring and they know how to work with kids. Most importantly, they LIKE working with kids. They are very patient and strive to bring out the best in each child.
Another school that a friend recommended was geared toward professional child actors and pageant girls; that school only wanted children who were mature with good attention spans. This school embraces EVERYBODY and is a much better fit for my child.
Not only that, the school provides costumes in most cases, so parents don’t have to pay for expensive costumes. Other dance schools expect parents to pay for expensive (and sometimes hideous) costumes that their child will never use again.
Parking is not too much of a problem, except during certain times on Saturday when the large classes are taught. Still, with a little patience, a stall usually opens up.
The parents are friendly and the atmosphere is very familial. The receptionists are personable, extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Although I’m sure it is present in a few cases, you don’t sense a cutthroat competitiveness at this school among students and parents. It’s a very loving, nurturing atmosphere.
And EVERYBODY gets to perform! This school makes sure that any student who wants to be in performances has the chance to do so. I understand other schools select only the top students to perform in their showcases, but at The Movement Center, everybody gets a chance to shine in the school’s performances.
What’s also great is that this school has classes just for boys only called Little Warriors and Warriors. Some parents are reluctant to put their sons into dance class, fearing they will be the only boy in a class of all girls. Since TMC has classes just for boys, you don’t have to worry about your son being surrounded by young ladies in pink tulle.
Most importantly, this school offers a movement class for older boys with disabilities.
If you have a child who has a disability but loves to dance, check out this wonderful school. My child has been going for almost two years and really enjoys it. If you want a school that is friendly, supportive and nurturing, come to The Movement Center. You will get a topnotch dance education by knowledgeable and kid-​friendly dance instructors!

I have two daughters that have been taking dance, mainly ballet, lessons at the Movement Center for the past 9 years. This dance school is a cozy school where students of all ages and abilities are welcome.
It was the third school that we tried and the only one we stayed with. I believe that it was the inclusive atmosphere that drew in our family. At her prior school, the students were unfriendly as well as the parents waiting outside. Not so at the Movement Center.
TMC has a huge variety of classes such as Mighty Movers for the youngest dancers (preschool age.) all the way up to ballet, jazz and tap for high schoolers. My daughters have taken their Song and Dance class, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop as well.
The location is very convenient in Kaimuki and parking has not been a problem. If you are looking for a dance school, check them out. I do believe you can try a class for free. (call to be sure!)

My daughter has been taking dance lessons here for about three years. I found them online and liked the description they had of their goals for students and their motto of «Creating Good People through Excellent Education in the Performing Arts.» All the teachers are wonderful, patient, kind, and caring. My daughter has taken song and dance, musical theater, jazz, and the combination classes of jazz, ballet, tap, and tumbling when she was younger. There are opportunities for performances throughout the year. Our experience with everyone has been great and other parents are also nice and friendly. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place for your girl or boy. Great instructors, friendly and supportive atmosphere.