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Tari's School of Dance in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Founded in 1984, Tari's School of Dance has provided dance education in Baton Rouge for more than four decades. Originally established with 50 students, the school grew to serve over 500 dancers, earning recognition for its award-winning choreography, competitive achievements, and accomplished faculty.

Today, Tari's offers classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, tumbling, and acro, alongside competitive dance programs and pre-professional ballet training.

Students practicing dance together in the studio
Dancers gathered beneath the Tari's Dance studio sign
Ballet training photograph
Tari's dancers performing together on stage
A dancer receiving guidance during a studio photo session
Tari Trosclair, founder of Tari's School of Dance
Tari Trosclair FOUNDER

OUR FOUNDER

Tari Trosclair

With more than 45 years of experience in dance education, Tari Trosclair began teaching at just 16 years old. She later became an LSU Golden Girl, serving as captain and choreographer for four of her five years on the team, before teaching dance at LSU and area schools.

Since founding Tari's School of Dance in 1984, she has earned numerous regional and national choreography awards and served as an adjudicator for collegiate and professional dance teams. Her career reflects a longstanding commitment to dance education and expanding opportunities for young dancers in Louisiana.

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“Being able to teach and mentor so many dancers is the greatest blessing of my life.”

Tari TrosclairFounder, Tari's School of Dance

Words From Our Community

Hear directly from the dancers, parents, and alumni who have experienced Tari's School of Dance firsthand.

“She has truly grown up at the studio, surrounded by amazing teachers, dance friends, and a community that has become like a second family to her. The incredible teachers have always pushed her to work hard, believe in herself, and never back down from a challenge.”

Lauren

“I’ve watched her confidence grow, her technique improve, and her passion for dance become stronger. But what makes me most proud is the growth that you can’t always see on the dance floor. She has built such special relationships with her teammates.”

Catherine

“This is our daughters 8th year at Taris, and it has truly become a home away from home for her. We have watched her skills as a dancer grow so much over the years, and it has been incredible to see her confidence and abilities develop.”

Tyler & Jennifer

“Yes, my girls have become stronger dancers here. They have learned technique, discipline, resilience, confidence, teamwork, and how to perform. [...] But more importantly, they have found a place where they are known, encouraged, challenged, celebrated, and loved.”

Brooke

“Since becoming a Company member at Tari’s School of Dance, Denver has been more excited and passionate about dance than ever. She looks forward to every class and is eagerly awaiting her first competition. [...] Being part of the company dance team has truly brought out her confidence and star quality.”

Shaynna