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11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance & Gymnastics Studio in San Angelo
Prep Academy was founded in 2015 with a vision to cultivate dance excellence and mentorship in San Angelo. Starting with just 13 high school students, we expanded into a full-scale studio by 2018, offering comprehensive programs for ages 9 months to adults. Our instructors bring decades of combined dance experience, specializing in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics, and cheer. We prioritize student growth through structured curricula, competitive teams, and a nurturing environment that emphasizes technical skill and personal development. With a focus on community engagement and professional instruction, weve grown to serve over 450 dancers annually.Our mission remains rooted in fostering confidence, discipline, and artistic expression through dance education. From recreational classes to elite competition teams, we provide pathways for students to achieve their fullest potential. Our commitment to quality extends to safety protocols, age-appropriate dress codes, and transparent communication with families. As a locally owned studio, we pride ourselves on adapting to evolving dance trends while maintaining foundational excellence. Through programs like Little Stars Arts Academy, we also integrate early childhood education with creative arts, ensuring a holistic approach to development.
Services
Dance Classes
Gymnastics Training
Cheerleading Clinics
Online Dance Instruction
Competition Teams
Little Stars Preschool
Acro & Tumbling
Dance Team Prep
Private Lessons
Recital Performances
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Instructors with decades of combined professional dance experience
- Comprehensive programs from toddler classes to elite competition teams
- State-of-the-art facility opened in 2018 with dedicated dance spaces
- Proven track record growing from 13 to 450+ students since 2015
- Integrated early childhood education through Little Stars Arts Academy
Services
Dance Classes
We offer comprehensive dance instruction for ages 9 months to adults. Our curriculum includes ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary styles. Classes are structured by age and skill level, with specialized programs for recreational dancers and competitive teams. Our instructors focus on technical development, performance skills, and artistic expression in a supportive environment.
Gymnastics Training
Our gymnastics program develops fundamental skills for children aged 18 months to 14 years. Classes emphasize balance, coordination, and strength through age-appropriate progressions. We offer recreational gymnastics alongside competitive team preparation, with safety-focused instruction in tumbling, bars, beam, and floor exercises tailored to each participant's abilities.
Competition Teams
We field competitive dance and cheer teams across multiple age divisions. Our Starstruck Competition Teams and Elite Prep squads receive advanced training in choreography, technique, and performance. These programs prepare dancers for regional and national competitions while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and artistic growth in a professional yet supportive atmosphere.
Little Stars Preschool
This early childhood program combines dance education with academic preparation for ages 3-5. Through structured activities in dance, music, and arts, children develop fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social interaction. The curriculum includes daily dance classes, crafts, and learning centers designed to foster kindergarten readiness through creative expression.
Online Dance Instruction
Our Dance With Me online platform provides accessible dance education for children of all skill levels. Virtual classes maintain technical rigor through live instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatics. This flexible option preserves our studio's teaching standards while accommodating remote learning needs with interactive, instructor-led sessions.
People
Miah Pullen
Owner
Founder of Prep Academy with 20+ years of dance experience. Former high school drill team captain and college dance instructor. Expanded the studio to serve 450+ students annually while maintaining a focus on technical excellence and student mentorship.
Megan Pfluger
Studio Manager
Studio Manager since 2019 with extensive experience in dance administration. Former preschool dance instructor and high school cheerleader. Oversees daily operations while maintaining strong connections with student families and the local dance community.
Kelly Martin
Lead Instructor
Certified dance instructor pursuing early childhood education. Specializes in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. Focuses on creating positive learning experiences that combine technical training with creative expression for young dancers.
Cayenne Lawrence
Lead Instructor
San Angelo native with 15+ years of dance experience. Teaches jazz, ballet, and acro while leading the Senior Elite team. Combines technical expertise with mentorship to prepare students for advanced dance opportunities.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We offer programs for ages 9 months to adults, including specialized classes for toddlers, children, teens, and competitive teams.
Do you offer competitive dance teams?
Yes, we field Starstruck Competition Teams and Elite Prep squads for ages 4-18 with structured training in choreography and performance skills.
What dance styles are available?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, pom, and acrobatics with age-appropriate curricula for all skill levels.
Is preschool dance available?
Our Little Stars Arts Academy provides dance-integrated preschool programming for ages 3-5 with academic preparation and creative development.
What are your dress code requirements?
We maintain specific dress codes by class type to ensure proper technique development and uniformity during performances and competitions.
Do you offer online classes?
Yes, our Dance With Me virtual platform provides live instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatics for remote learning flexibility.
Reviews (5)
Violet Rivas
Jan 16, 2021
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Zumba zumba zumba Stephanie you are awesome instructor been with you since Shannon lots of years Join us Fridays at 6:30
Paula Barron
Oct 20, 2020
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Prep Academy is a studio that caters to the needs of everyone! They have dancers from 18 months through adults! They teach every genre of dance as well. Their instructors are friendly and professional and their owner, Miah Pullen is innovative and dedicated to her clients, their families and her community.
Holly Rose
Aug 16, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Value
I've recently started a Barre virtual camp with Miah at Prep Academy and I am LOVING it! Three weeks in and I have definitely seen results! I will definitely continue classes with this business! I feel better and look better and I get excited about my workouts! Thank you!!!
I've recently started a Barre virtual camp with Miah at Prep Academy and I am LOVING it! Three weeks in and I have definitely seen results! I will definitely continue classes with this business! I feel better and look better and I get excited about my workouts! Thank you!!!
Sierrah Martinez
Dec 16, 2019
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These girls are the rudest group of girls. They need to close the year book and grow up and get a real job. You are better off teaching your kids on your own. Never going back
Jesse Sanchez
Dec 09, 2019
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Our daughter Eriana started with the academy a year ago, she had never danced before but wanted to try out for Tex-anns the upcoming year. The prep and hip hop classes she took helped her get the confidence and technique she needed to achieve her goal. All their hard work earned Eriana a spot in the 2019 Tex-Ann team! The instructors are all very helpfully and really care about the individual student.