Business Details
28 Years
experience
Premier Dance School in Nashville, TN
Malone Studios Dance Academy has been dedicated to nurturing artistic excellence in dance education since 1998. Our team of educators and administrators brings over 50 years of combined expertise in dance instruction, specializing in age-appropriate development and technical mastery. Under the leadership of Cindi Malone Lindsey, our instructors have cultivated award-winning competitive teams and professional performers recognized nationally and internationally. We offer comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and aerial silks while fostering self-esteem and confidence through artistic expression.Our commitment to cultural enrichment is demonstrated through the International Cultural Exchange program, which has provided transformative experiences in Nassau, Paris, and Dublin. The academy maintains rigorous safety standards in its aerial silks program, taught by instructors trained by international professionals. With structured curricula from beginner to advanced levels, we prepare students for collegiate and professional auditions while maintaining a focus on individual growth and technical precision.
Services
Ballet Instruction
Tap Training
Hip-Hop Classes
Aerial Silks
Competitive Teams
Modern Dance
Tumbling
Latin Dance
Audition Prep
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined dance instruction experience
- Our instructors train students to professional performance standards
- We offer unique international cultural exchange programs
- Our aerial silks program follows international safety protocols
- We prepare dancers for collegiate and professional auditions
Services
Ballet Instruction
Structured ballet training from age 2 through advanced levels develops proper technique and terminology. Pointe instruction follows director-approved standards emphasizing safety and technical mastery. Classes incorporate cultural awareness through monthly ethnic dance components.
Aerial Silks
Professional aerial silks instruction trains students aged 12+ in apparatus techniques under international safety protocols. Our program develops strength, flexibility, and stage presence while preparing performers for professional opportunities in this elite art form.
Competitive Teams
Award-winning competitive programs train dancers in advanced categories across multiple styles. Our teams have earned regional and national titles while developing confidence, teamwork, and performance excellence through rigorous technical training and competition preparation.
Hip-Hop Classes
Award-winning hip-hop curriculum develops musicality and technical skills including isolations and Chicago-style footwork. Instructors from across the industry train students from beginner to professional levels in this dynamic dance style.
International Exchange
Cultural exchange initiatives provide international performance opportunities in locations like Nassau, Paris, and Dublin. These programs cultivate cultural awareness while offering unique artistic experiences through dance education and cross-cultural collaboration.
People
Cindi Malone Lindsey
Artistic Director & Co-Owner
With decades of dance education leadership, Cindi directs the academy's artistic vision and competitive programs. Her expertise has earned regional and national recognition for student achievements.
Rodney Lindsey
Co-Owner & Administrative Staff
Handles administrative operations while supporting the academy's educational mission. Brings organizational expertise to ensure program effectiveness and student success.
Rachel Flores
Dance Instructor
Specializes in technique development across multiple dance styles. Focuses on age-appropriate instruction that builds foundational skills while nurturing artistic expression in students.
Brianna Vasser
Dance Instructor
Teaches various dance disciplines with emphasis on technical precision. Develops curriculum that challenges students while maintaining proper form and injury prevention practices.
Rahni Lindsey
Dance Instructor
Instructs in performance-based styles while preparing students for competitive and professional opportunities. Focuses on stage presence and performance etiquette in advanced training programs.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, tumbling, ethnic dance, Latin dance, acrobatics, and aerial silks with specialized instruction from beginner to advanced levels.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, we have championship-winning competitive teams in multiple styles that compete nationally. Our teams focus on advanced technical training and performance excellence.
What is your aerial silks program?
Our professional aerial silks program trains students aged 12+ using international safety protocols. Instructors trained by Emanji Circus professionals develop strength, flexibility, and stage presence.
Do you offer international opportunities?
Yes, our International Cultural Exchange program provides performance opportunities in locations like Nassau, Paris, and Dublin through educational dance exchanges and cultural collaborations.
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for students aged 2 through adult with age-appropriate curricula. Programs include early childhood dance, youth training, teen/young adult classes, and adult instruction.
Do you prepare students for auditions?
Yes, we offer specialized audition preparation for high school, collegiate, and professional dance teams with focused training in required skills and performance techniques.
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Reviews (4)
Tysha Martin
Dec 30, 2019
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I love the diversity in which the studio provides. My daughter's been a student for the past 3 years. I love that it really helps developed little girls into young ladies, all while helping to build their confidence and believing in themselves! Their gifts are developed and perfected that allows for a future in the art of dance is paved and help carry them into, theater, majorette, choreographers, instructors etc.... If we weren't members already we will join
Aria Mckinley
May 12, 2019
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When I first brought my god daughter to Malone Dance Studios I was very excited. I read the reviews and thought this would be the best place for her. However, after experiencing her first recital I was highly disappointed. The recital was fine, but for the award ceremony I quickly learned that this studio was all about collecting money. The program for the recital was $10 (I was ok with that), but it was in black and white, and if you wanted your daughter to have a full ad in the program (also in black and white) it was $130. In order for the dancers to get an achievement award or a medal
Tasha Baker
Dec 11, 2018
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This place is amazing my daughter loves it and always talking about when is she coming back right after she leave . The staff is nice and welcoming the dance instructors i have seen her amazing as well . They get the girls together !!!
Shemika Denise
Aug 04, 2018
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My daughter started dance at Malone age 2, left at age 4 to play soccer and has come back at age 7 to get started all over again! She was welcomed with open arms as if she never left! Malone dance studios truly believes in their students, works with them and gives them opportunities to grow and learn! I am so excited about the transformation I know will happen in my daughter as a young woman and as a dancer! Thank you Mrs. Cindy and Mr. Rod for your selfless service to Nashville!
