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Welcome to Park Hill Dance Academy
At Park Hill Dance Academy, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and professional environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to inspire creativity, instill discipline, and cultivate a profound love for dance through a high-quality curriculum tailored to meet diverse student needs. With programs ranging from beginner classes for ages 2-5 to advanced training for pre-professional dancers, we emphasize personalized instruction to help students thrive. Our experienced instructors focus on technical mastery while fostering confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. We believe dance is both an art form and a pathway to personal growth, empowering students to excel in and beyond the studio.Through engaging classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and aerial dance, we nurture individual talents while building a supportive community. Our Youth Dance Company offers elite training for committed dancers, requiring auditions and intensive weekly rehearsals. We prioritize flexibility for families, allowing schedule adjustments and make-up classes to accommodate lifes changes. Our communication strategies ensure families stay informed about tuition, performances, and studio updates. By combining structured training with creative exploration, we aim to develop well-rounded artists who embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
Services
Ballet
Modern Dance
Jazz
Hip Hop
Aerial Dance
Youth Dance Company
Trial Classes
Summer Camps
Performance Opportunities
Scholarship Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer age-specific programs from toddler to teen with specialized curricula
- Our instructors provide personalized attention in technical and artistic development
- Youth Dance Company prepares advanced dancers for professional opportunities
- Flexible scheduling with make-up classes and easy enrollment adjustments
- We cultivate confidence, discipline, and creative expression through dance
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn proper form, terminology, and performance techniques while building strength and flexibility. Classes follow progressive levels from beginner to advanced, preparing dancers for complex choreography and potential Youth Company participation.
Hip Hop
Hip hop classes teach street-style dance techniques emphasizing rhythm, musicality, and personal style. Instructors focus on foundational moves while encouraging creative expression through contemporary choreography. Classes accommodate all skill levels while maintaining proper dance discipline and studio etiquette.
Youth Dance Company
This elite program offers intensive training for committed dancers aged 8-18. Participants must audition and commit to minimum weekly requirements including technique classes and Saturday rehearsals. The company performs at community events and competitions, developing performance skills and professional work ethic.
Trial Classes
New students can experience our programs through trial classes designed to assess skill level and program fit. These sessions allow families to explore different dance styles while instructors provide personalized recommendations for continued development within our structured curriculum.
Aerial Dance
Aerial dance classes combine dance and acrobatics using suspended apparatuses. Students develop strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness while learning choreographed routines. Safety protocols ensure proper technique development for aerial silks, hoops, and trapeze work in this physically demanding discipline.
Questions
How do I schedule a trial class?
Visit our website to book a trial class online or contact us directly via phone or email for assistance.
What are the dress code requirements?
Specific attire varies by class type - ballet requires leotards and tights while hip hop allows athletic wear.
Can we change class schedules?
Yes, we accommodate schedule changes by email, in-person, or through our online portal.
What happens if a class is missed?
Students have four weeks to make up missed classes by contacting our studio staff.
When does the dance season run?
Our season begins August 1, 2025 and concludes May 31, 2026 with scheduled breaks.
How are tuition payments handled?
Monthly tuition posts on the 1st with autopay processing on the 7th via DSP account.
Reviews (6)
Neil Allman
Sep 18, 2020
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Their dancers are wonderful! I work next door and get to watch them regularly. They also have programs for very young kids during the day and weekends based around music and dance.
Anna Bangert
Dec 31, 2019
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My daughter has been at PHDA for over four years and we cant say enough wonderful things about the program. Karlyn is extremely professional and caring and an amazing teacher. My daughter has made many dear friends.
K. Hickman
Oct 13, 2019
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My daughter started in the Leaping Lizards class with Lorenzo. The class is very fun and engaging and Lorenzo's classes are well thought out. She has enjoyed them so much that she is now enrolled in preballet with Maddie. Park Hill Dance's teachers are all very positive and even at three I can see the confidence that has developed in my daughter when she dances.
Justine Friesen
Sep 13, 2019
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We love PHDA! Our daughter discovered it after meeting friends who go there. She made the switch from a large studio to this smaller, more intimate studio. The teachers are amazing and produce fantastic dancers.
Laura W.
Jul 29, 2019
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Wonderful ballet and dance studio that is not intimidating-open to all ages and abilities. Welcoming and knowledgeable instructors.
Lauren Wilson
Jun 09, 2019
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We had a horrifying experience yesterday and don't plan on returning anytime soon. Where to even begin?! We were trying out the leaping lizards 2 class at 10am - the toddler class ran late by at least 20 minutes. The music was blaring and too loud for my *adult* ears, and the instructor (Lorenzo) was yelling directions over the music. To a class of 1 year olds. And then he got frustrated when these tiny toddlers didn't follow his exact directions. I couldn't believe how loud it was. E. (almost 3 and quite shy) was very intimidated by all the commotion, and told me several times that she didn't
