At Elite Dance Academy, innovation isn’t a buzzword—it’s a core value that guides how we teach, grow, and connect. For over 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of leading this studio, and one thing has remained true: standing still is never an option. In an ever-evolving world, our dancers deserve a program that doesn’t just keep up—but leads with heart, …
April 2025: Resilience Is Built Here
At Elite Dance Academy, one of our most deeply held values is resilience. It’s something we talk about often as a team, and it shows up in the smallest moments inside our classrooms—and in the biggest ones on stage. Because here’s the truth: dance isn’t always easy. And that’s the point. Sometimes, our dancers don’t nail a step right away. …
Why Consistency in Dance Matters: Lessons That Last a Lifetime
As the holiday sparkle from Nutcracker performances fades and winter settles in, some families might feel tempted to slow down and cozy up. After all, it’s chilly outside, schedules are packed, and the couch looks oh-so-inviting. But here’s the truth: dance is always fun—whether your child is a wide-eyed preschooler twirling in their first tutu or a focused teen perfecting their …
Loyalty & Honesty at Elite Dance Academy: Building a Dance Community You Can Trust
At Elite Dance Academy, honesty and loyalty are more than words; they’re values we embody every day to create a dance community rooted in trust and growth. As the owner, I’m dedicated to fostering an environment where every dancer and family feels valued, and where our shared values elevate both individual and team success. Honesty with Our Students and Families …
The Value of Compassion: Building Stronger Connections at Elite Dance Academy
At Elite Dance Academy, we are passionate about educating and inspiring children to become confident, happy, and strong individuals through dance. Central to this mission is fostering compassion—not just between our dancers and their teachers, but also among the dancers themselves. Compassion helps create an environment where everyone can thrive, and it’s something we intentionally cultivate at Elite. However, we …
WHAT I WISH I KNEW AT 25 THAT I KNOW NOW AT 52….
When I first dreamed of opening my dance studio, I was coming off of a high from dancing professionally. Dance brought me so much joy and I attributed that to competing and performing. I LOVED everything about dance and I thought opening a dance studio and helping children to feel that same joy would be amazing. When I first opened …
Commitment Leads The Way
Over 18 years ago, I sat in my Grandmother’s house with a purple spiral notebook jotting down every idea I had about creating what is now called Elite Dance Academy. I wrote down all of my dreams and shared them with my Dad for him to help me iron out those dreams down to the smallest detail. As I look …
Communication is Key and Other Lessons From a Coffee Chat
Last month, we hosted a “Meet the Leaders” coffee chat for our families to come and learn a little more about Elite. We wanted to extend our reach to parents directly to really get a pulse on what they need to know and how they are feeling about how we are doing as a business serving them and their children. …
Integrity Matters
It seems a crime. There are no licensing requirements for people who want to open and operate a dance studio. I find it odd that in an industry where the main focus is working with children that there aren’t more regulations. We, at Elite take our jobs very seriously knowing that we are helping families to raise great human beings, …
5 Benefits of Dance
Five Benefits of Dance At Elite Dance Academy, we believe that learning how to dance should be an encouraging and positive experience for children at any age! And while the dance steps themselves are an important element to every class, the benefits of dance go far beyond pliés and pirouettes. Here are our five favorite benefits of dance: 1) …
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