Business Details
Your Child's Home Away From Home for Dance Excellence
At Showcase Dance Studio, we are dedicated to empowering children to excel in both dance and life through a holistic approach that extends beyond technical skills. Our mission focuses on cultivating life skills such as leadership, academic achievement, and character development, creating well-rounded individuals. With a team of experienced instructors who have backgrounds in prestigious institutions and professional environments, we offer age-appropriate classes designed to nurture creativity, confidence, and discipline. Our state-of-the-art facility prioritizes safety with features like Stage Step sprung flooring and certified staff, ensuring a secure environment for learning. We emphasize community engagement and personalized attention, fostering a family-oriented atmosphere where every child feels valued.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 30-day money-back guarantee, underscoring our confidence in meeting families' needs. By integrating rhythm, coordination, and expressive movement into our curriculum, we prepare students for lifelong success beyond the dance floor. Our programs cater to children aged 15 months to 18 years, with specialized sessions that adapt to developmental stages. Through performance opportunities and collaborative teamwork, we instill resilience and respect in every dancer. As a family-owned business, we prioritize open communication with parents and maintain a culture of continuous improvement to uphold our reputation as Virginia's preferred dance community hub.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
Musical Theatre
Lyrical
Contemporary
Pom
Pointe
Acro
Highlights and features
- Our instructors have professional backgrounds in cruise ships, dinner theaters, and renowned ballet companies
- We maintain a state-of-the-art facility with Stage Step sprung flooring for dancer safety
- All staff undergo background checks and hold YPAD/CPR certifications
- We offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on first month's tuition
- Our curriculum integrates life skills development with technical dance training
Associations and certifications
- YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance)
- CPR Certified
What people say
Professional and caring
Great variety of classes
Amazing teachers
Immediate question responses
Member of the family
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique, posture, and grace through structured lessons that progress with age and skill level. Students learn traditional ballet terminology, positions, and movement patterns while building strength and flexibility. Classes emphasize artistic expression and musicality while maintaining rigorous technical standards.
Hip Hop Classes
Contemporary hip hop instruction focuses on rhythm, isolations, and freestyle expression in a high-energy environment. Students learn current street dance styles while developing coordination, musicality, and performance confidence. Classes incorporate both group choreography and individual creativity.
Acro Classes
Acro combines dance and gymnastics elements to develop flexibility, strength, and balance. Students progress through technical skills like cartwheels, walkovers, and aerials while maintaining proper alignment and safety. Classes integrate acrobatic moves with dance choreography for performance readiness.
Competition Team
Our competitive dance teams train extensively in multiple genres while developing stage presence and performance excellence. Members participate in regional competitions, receiving personalized coaching for solo, duo, and group routines. The program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and artistic growth.
Musical Theatre
This program integrates dance, acting, and singing to develop well-rounded performers. Students learn choreography from Broadway productions while developing storytelling abilities and stage presence. Classes focus on character development and performance technique across various musical styles.
People
Crystal Boutselis-Carfagno
Jazz Instructor
Professional dancer with experience in cruise ship performances and professional dance companies, bringing dynamic energy and technical expertise to jazz instruction while nurturing students' artistic growth.
Wendy Baccus
Ballet & Tap Instructor
Certified ballet and tap specialist with extensive teaching experience, focusing on proper technique development and creating engaging learning environments for students of all skill levels.
Molly Mello
Musical Theatre & Tap Instructor
Experienced performer and educator specializing in musical theatre and tap, combining Broadway-style training with technical precision to develop versatile, expressive dancers.
Sarah Turner
Ballet, Pointe & Contemporary Instructor
Classically trained ballet and contemporary dance specialist with professional performance background, dedicated to developing technical excellence and artistic expression in advanced students.
Adeline Campbell
Ballet & Pre-Pointe Instructor
Ballet specialist focusing on foundational technique and pre-pointe training, creating age-appropriate progressions that build strength and proper alignment for young dancers.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for children starting at 15 months old through teenagers up to 18 years, with developmentally appropriate programs for each age group.
What safety measures are in place at your studio?
Our staff are YPAD-certified and CPR-trained, with background checks completed. The facility features Stage Step sprung flooring for joint protection and a secure, monitored environment.
How do I choose the right dance class for my child?
We offer trial classes and provide guidance based on your child's age, experience level, and interests to help select the most appropriate class.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with our program, provided you communicate any concerns before withdrawing.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors have professional dance backgrounds with experience in performance and education, maintaining current teaching certifications and specialized training.
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Reviews (5)
Leslee Bledsoe
Dec 14, 2021
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This is our first year dancing. My daughter loves it!! The instructors are very patient with her and with me being a first time dance mom. They have answered all my questions and help me out with everything. They also let her watch "the big kids" dance after her class.
The Armstrongs
Feb 04, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
SDS is a wonderful studio with caring, professional staff and teachers! Highly recommend!
SDS is a wonderful studio with caring, professional staff and teachers! Highly recommend!
Lexi Ater
Nov 27, 2020
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When I first started dancing at Showcase I was uncoordinated and inflexible, but I was determined to change that because I had a passion for dance. The teachers and staff at Showcase were supportive and encouraging throughout every stage of my growth. I graduated last year and I am now majoring in dance at JMU, which would not have been possible without Showcase. The teachers prepare students for collegiate and professional experiences in dance after leaving the studio. On top of that, Showcase is a positive environment that focuses on building character and work ethic. I am so thankful for my
Rebeccah Sitzman
Sep 02, 2020
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We absolutely love Showcase! The teachers and staff are professional and caring. There is a great variety of classes. Information is consistently shared with parents. If I do have questions, they are answered almost immediately. My daughter has felt like a member of the Showcase family from day one by her fellow dancers, Ms. Crystal, Ms. Meg, and all the other amazing teachers and staff!
Tim McCormick
Jul 02, 2020
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In March when everything started cancelling and closing they could have easily cancelled our daughter's ballet lessons and done partial or no refunds and been done with it.
... but they didn't. In like no time at all they transitioned the whole studio to distance dancing. It wasn't some botched half-hearted attempt either. Nope. Quickly the living room became "hair bun-zone" once a weak. We got clear instructions. Our dancer got almost the same level of quality training. The video classroom technology was managed professionally and it was obvious that they had provided the dance teachers with
... but they didn't. In like no time at all they transitioned the whole studio to distance dancing. It wasn't some botched half-hearted attempt either. Nope. Quickly the living room became "hair bun-zone" once a weak. We got clear instructions. Our dancer got almost the same level of quality training. The video classroom technology was managed professionally and it was obvious that they had provided the dance teachers with
