Business Details
2 Years
experience
Premier Dance Studio in Naples for All Ages
Elite Dance Center has been a cornerstone of dance education in Naples since our founding in 2024. Under the leadership of owner and director Christy Pagoni, we combine tradition with innovation to create a dynamic environment where dancers of all ages develop technical proficiency and artistic expression. Our faculty of experienced instructors delivers comprehensive training in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, and hip hop, while our structured programs cater to recreational students and competitive teams alike.We prioritize community engagement through events like Parent Night Off and the Twinkle Toes Holiday Mini Session, fostering both individual growth and collective creativity. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to excellence, we prepare dancers for professional opportunities while maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that values personal development and artistic exploration.
Services
Jazz
Lyrical
Contemporary
Ballet
Hip Hop
Acro
Tap
Strength & Conditioning
Stretch
Adult Classes
Details
- Year established: 2024
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ dance styles taught by industry professionals with decades of combined experience
- Our competitive teams have earned recognition at national conventions and competitions
- We provide age-specific programs from toddler classes to adult dance fitness sessions
- Our faculty includes certified instructors in specialized dance techniques and conditioning
- We host exclusive events like Parent Night Off and Holiday Mini Sessions for community engagement
What people say
Phenomenal growth
Professional training
Welcoming community
Creative expression
Exceptional faculty
Services
Jazz
Jazz classes develop rhythm, syncopation, and personal style through body isolations and dynamic movement. Students learn both classical jazz techniques and modern interpretations while building performance energy and stage presence. This foundational style enhances versatility across multiple dance genres.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance combines jazz fundamentals with emotional storytelling through movement. Classes focus on creative expression, improvisation, and musical interpretation while maintaining technical precision. Recommended alongside ballet and jazz for comprehensive training.
Contemporary
Contemporary classes blend modern, lyrical, and jazz techniques to develop artistic expression and technical versatility. Students explore dynamic movement qualities, floor work, and spatial awareness while developing individual movement vocabulary through choreography and improvisation.
Ballet
Ballet classes emphasize proper technique through barre work, center combinations, and progressive exercises. Students develop strength, balance, and posture essential for all dance forms while learning classical terminology and performance quality.
Hip Hop
Hip hop classes teach foundational and current street dance styles with emphasis on rhythm, isolation, and personal style. Students learn choreography that combines old-school techniques with modern trends in a high-energy, creative environment.
People
Christy Pagoni
Owner & Director
Christy Pagoni brings decades of dance education experience to Elite Dance Center, combining visionary leadership with hands-on instruction in jazz and hip hop classes.
Allyson Rugarber
Director & Choreography
Allyson Rugarber specializes in choreography development and competition team preparation with extensive performance and teaching experience across multiple dance genres.
Heather Shriver
Lead Ballet Instructor
Heather Shriver provides expert ballet instruction with a focus on classical technique and proper body alignment for students of all levels.
Brittany Howard
Competition Choreographer
Brittany Howard creates award-winning choreography for competition teams while mentoring dancers in performance quality and technical execution.
Rachel Horowitz
Lead Tap Instructor
Rachel Horowitz teaches rhythmic precision and musicality through tap dance instruction, developing students' percussive skills and improvisational abilities.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, hip hop, acro, tap, and adult dance fitness classes.
Are there competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, we have two competition teams (Elite and Crystal) with local and national performance opportunities.
Do you offer classes for beginners?
All our classes accept beginners, with levels structured to accommodate various skill development stages.
What special events do you host?
We organize Parent Night Off events, holiday mini sessions, and seasonal performances throughout the year.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available through our website with options for single classes or full-season enrollment.
