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11 Years
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Your Trusted Dance School in Fishersville, VA
At Xpressions Dance Center, we cultivate a nurturing environment where dancers of all ages develop technical proficiency and artistic expression. Established in 2015, our studio emphasizes family values, offering structured training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and more. Our facility features three professional sprung-floor studios with full-wall mirrors and double barres, ensuring optimal safety and technique development. Led by a team of experienced instructors with decades of combined expertise in dance education and performance, we prioritize individual growth while fostering teamwork and mutual respect.Our competition team has earned regional accolades, including overall placements and choreography awards, while our recreational programs maintain flexibility for students' academic and family commitments. With convenient access near I-64 in Fishersville, we serve Staunton, Waynesboro, and surrounding communities through classes, summer camps, and special programs like 'In Motion' for individuals with physical challenges.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Workshops
Competition Team
Birthday Parties
Private Lessons
Summer Camps
Adult Dance
In Motion Program
Lyrical Training
Jazz Dance
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Our certified instructors have over 20 years average teaching experience
- Professional sprung floors reduce injury risk during technical training
- Award-winning competition team with regional and national recognitions
- Customized class placements from age 2 through adult levels
- Specialized programs for dancers with physical and developmental needs
What people say
Amazing instructors
Supportive environment
Professional facilities
Excellent training
Creative programs
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique through structured training in pointe work, barre exercises, and center combinations. Certified instructors with professional performance backgrounds guide students through progressive levels emphasizing posture, alignment, and artistic expression. Dancers train on specialized sprung floors that protect joints while mastering classical repertoire and contemporary variations.
Competition Team
XDC's award-winning competition team offers advanced training in choreography, stage performance, and technical precision. Dancers participate in regional events like Showstopper and StarQuest, earning accolades for solo, duo, and group routines. The program includes costume design, rehearsal scheduling, and judges' feedback sessions to maximize competitive success.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate special occasions with themed dance parties featuring choreography instruction, performance space rental, and event coordination. Packages include two hours of studio access with one hour dedicated to dance instruction and another for celebrations with food and gifts. Our staff handles setup, cleanup, and activity planning for stress-free events.
Private Lessons
Customized one-on-one instruction addresses specific technical goals through personalized lesson plans. Available in 30-minute or hour-long sessions, these lessons focus on correcting form, preparing competition solos, or mastering challenging choreography across multiple dance styles with expert faculty members.
In Motion Program
This specialized program provides modified dance instruction for individuals with physical disabilities including Parkinson's and cerebral palsy. Classes use adaptive techniques and supportive equipment to improve mobility, coordination, and creative expression in a welcoming environment designed for diverse physical needs.
People
Amanda Sullivan
Owner/Business Director
Amanda holds a Master's in Special Education and 20+ years of dance studio management experience. She oversees business operations while maintaining community partnerships, bringing both educational expertise and administrative leadership to XDC's daily operations.
Kristina Winn
Instructor
Kristina has taught dance for 10 years after earning her BA in Marketing and Communications. She specializes in ballet and contemporary techniques while contributing curriculum development expertise through her work with Penny Prima dance education materials.
Caroline Kempfer-Ware
Instructor
Caroline brings professional ballet experience from The Joffrey Ballet School trainee program and Youth America Grand Prix competitions. She combines performance expertise with early childhood education studies to teach foundational ballet techniques to young dancers.
Coretta Wyatt
Instructor
Coretta specializes in praise dance and hip hop instruction, drawing from her church dance team background. She creates engaging routines that blend technical training with performance confidence for students of all ages.
Candice Beck
Instructor
Candice offers 15+ years teaching experience with a business administration background. A former Virginia Intermont Performing Dance Company member, she teaches multiple styles while incorporating classroom management techniques from her special education teaching career.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theatre styles for students ages 2 through adult.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our award-winning competition team participates in regional events like Showstopper and StarQuest, with opportunities for solo, duo, and group performances.
What are your class size policies?
We maintain appropriate student-teacher ratios with placement based on age, skill level, and instructor recommendations to ensure individual attention and safe progression.
Do you offer special programs for different needs?
Our In Motion program provides adaptive dance classes for individuals with physical disabilities, and we offer birthday party hosting with customized dance activities.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual recitals, community events, and competition showcases. The competition team regularly earns special judges' awards and scholarship recognitions.
How do you support dancer development?
We combine technical training with character development, offering private lessons, summer intensives, and performance opportunities that build both dance skills and personal confidence.
Reviews (5)
Kaitlyn Myers
Dec 29, 2018
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I have been with Xpressions since the beginning. This is by far the best dance studio experience I have had. The instructors are extremely professional in and out of the classroom, and everything from billing to studio clean-up is handled with grace, kindness, and professionalism. Unlike the unfortunate clich that studios are filled with gossip and cattiness, Xpressions is filled with refreshing encouragement and a no-tolerance policy for bullying. I have been so happy here; I feel cared for and I have grown as a dancer. The excellent instruction and friendly environment, as well as the integrity
Kaitlyn Myers
Dec 29, 2018
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I have been with Xpressions since the beginning. This is by far the best dance studio experience I have had. The instructors are extremely professional in and out of the classroom, and everything from billing to studio clean-up is handled with grace, kindness, and professionalism. Unlike the unfortunate clich that studios are filled with gossip and cattiness, Xpressions is filled with refreshing encouragement and a no-tolerance policy for bullying. I have been so happy here; I feel cared for and I have grown as a dancer. The excellent instruction and friendly environment, as well as the integrity
Theresa E.
Oct 24, 2017
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We have danced with Ms Jessy and Ms Dixie for the past 7 years. She loves her teachers and XDC. it's our home away from home. The staff is supportive and professional. Rates are reasonable. We've had a great experience at XDC.
Theresa E.
Oct 24, 2017
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We have danced with Ms Jessy and Ms Dixie for the past 7 years. She loves her teachers and XDC. it's our home away from home. The staff is supportive and professional. Rates are reasonable. We've had a great experience at XDC.
Martymar
Oct 13, 2017
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My daughters have danced at other studios in the area,but Xpressions is far and away the best!! The lobby is spacious for parents to wait, there is free WiFi, and a coffee machine to enjoy. The floors and bathrooms are clean. My daughters wont dance anywhere else, this is THE dance studio youve been looking for for your child.
