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 …
Dance Builds Grit
As a dance studio owner of 20 years, I have had more than a handful of conversations surrounding success for dancers. The question arises as to whether natural talent or years of experience has more weight in determining overall dance success. I actually don’t think it is either of those things individually. Let me tell you more. A STORY ABOUT …
5 Family Tips for Getting Back On Stage
Elite Dance Academy is hosting its much loved Holiday Show coming up on Saturday, December 4th after not being able to in 2020 due to COVID restrictions. Here, all of our dancers will get to demonstrate to friends and family what they have been working on so far this season in their classrooms week over week to fun, upbeat …
Education Is Everything at Elite
I started out as a dance teacher first. My love of dance and my passion for helping kids is what really had me wanting to open a dance studio in the first place. I wanted to share my knowledge of dance with others so they could benefit from my hard work and my love of the beautiful art form. But …
Going The Extra Mile
FOR ME, IT WAS NEVER A QUESTION… From the onset of the pandemic and throughout the last 10 months, I have spoken with many peers in the dance industry and other small business owners who have expressed their concern about their ability to continue their businesses. The constant regulation changes, the uncertainty, the costs, the emotions……sometimes it seems overwhelming. I …
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