Business Details
7 Years
experience
Atlanta's Premier Dance Education for Young Performers
Founded to inspire young dancers, Elite Studios has become Metro Atlanta's premier destination for comprehensive dance education. Our Sandy Springs-based studios offer specialized training for children aged 3-18 through diverse programs in jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and acro/tumbling. With two state-of-the-art facilities housing six professional companies and extensive summer programming, we provide structured pathways from foundational skills to advanced competition levels.Our faculty comprises industry professionals with extensive performance backgrounds, including international dance experiences and collaborations with renowned companies. Recognized for our community-focused approach, we host annual charity events like The Benefit while maintaining rigorous technical training standards. Through personalized mentorship and performance opportunities like The Finale showcase, we cultivate both artistic excellence and character development in our students.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip-Hop Training
Jazz Dance
Lyrical Contemporary
Acro Tumbling
Summer Dance Camps
Competitive Dance
Performance Division
Preschool Dance
Audition Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Offering specialized training for children ages 3-18 since 2019
- Maintain two state-of-the-art facilities with 16+ weekly class offerings
- Host annual charity event The Benefit for community giving
- Provide competitive programs with three audition-only dance companies
- Employ faculty with professional performance backgrounds in major companies
What people say
Character development
Excellent training
Positive dance experience
Dynamic faculty
Annual showcase
Services
Ballet Classes
Structured ballet instruction from foundational positions to advanced techniques for ages 8-18. Classes emphasize proper alignment, barre work, and performance readiness. Our curriculum prepares students for both recreational growth and pre-professional development through progressive skill building.
Competitive Dance
Audition-only competition program with three company levels offering 3-5 regional events annually. Dancers receive expert coaching in choreography, stage presence, and technical execution while participating in community-benefit performances and national competitions.
Summer Dance Camps
Week-long programs combining dance styles with arts and games for ages 3-18. Camps include skill-specific sessions for acro/tumbling and general dance exploration with showcase opportunities at summer's end.
Lyrical Contemporary
Creative movement classes merging jazz and modern techniques for ages 8-18. Instructors focus on emotional expression through fluid choreography while developing technical versatility and performance quality.
Preschool Dance
Developmental dance introduction for ages 3-6 combining ballet and tap fundamentals with creative movement. Curriculum prepares young dancers for structured class environments through playful, age-appropriate instruction.
People
Amber Kirchner
Faculty Member
Cum laude graduate from Kennesaw State University with B.A. in Dance. Performed at Kennedy Center and trained with Batsheva Dance Company. Professional experience includes Atlanta Lyric Theatre and Dance Canvas. Teaching for over ten years.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We serve children ages 3-18 with specialized programs from preschool dance to advanced competition levels.
Are performances included in training?
All performance division students participate in our annual The Finale showcase featuring choreographed routines across all styles.
Do you offer competitive opportunities?
Yes, our audition-only Competitive Division includes three companies with regional/national competition schedules and community events.
What summer programs are available?
We offer Summer Shine, Summer Shake, and Summer Sparkle camps focusing on different dance styles, plus specialized acro/tumbling intensives.
What locations do you operate from?
We have two Sandy Springs locations - ES North at 5962 Roswell Road and ES South at 5920 Roswell Road Suite A118.
Reviews (4)
Sea Masserio
Jun 28, 2021
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I just picked up my daughters for their 3 day camp. Last night my younger daughter did not go to bed until midnight complaining she was scared of the movie they played at the class the day before. I called to ask, they never picked up the phone, sent an email, never got a response. My husband dropped them in the morning and I picked up the girls, I asked to who looked like the owner or the manager , what was the movie they watched, it was princess and the frog, I told her what happened that my daughter has never complaint about been scared, and she responded, "WELL IT IS WHAT IT IS" ...... WHAT
Cary Goldstein
May 25, 2020
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As an uncle, I like to support my nieces. Past dance recitals over the past 20 years were unremarkable w poor choreography, staging and talent. This was my first experience w Elite and I was amazed at the talent, costumes, choreography etc. This was a professionally arranged recital and was a benefit for the Ga Center for Child Advocacy.
Linda Uwase
Dec 16, 2018
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Elite studios is a horrible place and the owner ms alley is such a bad influence telling all dance theatre students to leave and go yo her studio is a horrible thing and she does not even say sorry that is streight up gross . IT IS A BAD STUDIO AND SHE IS FINE WITH EVERY THING THAT SHE DID HOW DARE SHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christian Riley
Aug 19, 2018
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My daughter has been dancing with Miss Ali for 4 years now. This studio is incredible! My daughters technique, style and confidence has soared! Ali has the best of the best working with our dancers every week. And my daughter comes home from dance happy, motivated and INSPIRED! Ali is an incredible role model and my daughter has lifelong bonds with her fellow dancers. If you want a fun and AMAZING place for your child to dance....ELITE is the best place around!
