Danse Etoile Ballet is an incredible boutique studio that fosters growth, connection, and an appreciation of the arts. At this studio, you receive personalized training and attention. The small company ensures that every individual has the chance to improve. Marie-Jose Payannet utilizes her extensive ballet background as she instructs her students. With three original ballets (not galas) a year and countless outreach opportunities, Danse Etoile Ballet provides company members with the chance to create and perform. Ultimately, those looking to improve their ballet skill or to join the amazing performance company will find a place at Danse Etoile.

The performances produced by Danse Etoile Ballet are amazingly creative, beautiful and unique. I never miss a show and leave with a feeling of awe which lasts for weeks. The choreography is always exciting and I actually get a bit sad when the show ends. The technique and artistry of the dancers are truly on the professional level and always continue to amaze. The musical compositions are gorgeous which are enhanced by the ingenious use of lighting and scenery. Also, one can really sense the great teamwork and friendship between the dancers. They really dive into their characters and enjoy every minute of it! Every show is a true work of art which continues to captivate every person in the audience. Brava!

Danse Etoile is a wonderful environment for creative and serious young dancers to train. The atmosphere is friendly, the classes are challenging, and everyone involved is dedicated and passionate about the art of dance. The shows are always new, fun, and incredibly enjoyable for the dancers and audience alike.

Danse Etoile Ballet is a unique studio where art and creativity are achieved through the love of dance. You will find dancers who excel at ballet technique through the expert teaching of Marie-José Payannet, and who are very passionate about performing, learning, and working together. It is not very often that you find a place where professional level shows are carried out by a very dedicated group of dancers. Come try a class and see one of the original performances to experience the beauty and creativity that is Danse Etoile.

Excellent little studio with creative performances and a welcoming environment. Focused teaching and a great community, Danse Etoile is a studio that pushes all dancers to be their best.

I went there for adult ballet for a year. Now both my daughters are taking classes. I really like the small class size; each dancer gets valuable feedback and corrections. Its amazing to see how quickly the students improve and advance. A boutique ballet studio!

Dedication, discipline, passion, artistic creativity, friendship, these are almost guaranteed outcomes of your childs participation with Danse Etoile. The instruction is rigorous and the time commitment is fairly high, but if you or your children would like to be exposed to classical ballet training, and multiple performance opportunities per year, there are no other companies in the metro area that match Marie Jose Payanettes individual attention and artistic passion. Truly unique and rewarding.

Danse Etoile ballet is an off the beaten path genuine treasure. This school offers extensive advanced training as well as numerous opportunities to perform.Marie-Jose Payannets background (former professional ballerina born and raised in France) gives the company a unique touch to its performances. She was trained in the most classical French style, and her vision is to encourage the company to promote that unique heritage as well as mix the new, more edgy style of todays world into its repertoire. Marie-Joses’ philosophy is that the best way to become a dancer/artist is to perform, and as such Danse Etoile offers un-paralleled performance opportunities to its young dancers. Danse Etoile provides a nurturing but highly professional training curriculum to its dancers. Students have to audition to join the company and submit themselves to a rigorous and intense program.