Business Details
50 Years
experience
Quality Dance Instruction in Safford, AZ
Safford Dance Academy has been dedicated to shaping young lives through dance education since 1976. Our mission focuses on fostering responsibility, respect, and self-confidence in students through skilled instruction and positive classroom environments. As a locally owned studio in historic downtown Safford, Arizona, we provide comprehensive training from beginner to pre-professional levels across multiple dance styles. Our team of experienced instructors brings decades of expertise from prestigious dance programs and conventions. We prioritize age-appropriate choreography and costumes while maintaining state-of-the-art facilities featuring five air-conditioned studios with Marley flooring.Our commitment extends beyond technical skill development to nurturing personal growth through the transformative power of dance. The academy's leadership combines generational experience with ongoing professional development at national dance events. We maintain strong community ties through partnerships with local schools and cultural organizations. Our facility includes convenient viewing windows and an on-site dancewear store for student convenience. Through structured programs and personalized attention, we help students achieve both artistic and personal milestones.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Tumbling
Clogging
Lyrical
Pom
Combo Classes
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined teaching experience from certified dance professionals
- Our studio features five specialized dance studios with professional Marley flooring
- We provide age-appropriate instruction from toddler classes to pre-professional training
- Our instructors attend national dance conventions for ongoing professional development
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and safe instruction
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique and grace through structured training. Students learn foundational positions, barre work, and center combinations while building strength and flexibility. Classes emphasize posture, musicality, and artistic expression suitable for all skill levels.
Hip Hop Instruction
Contemporary hip hop classes focus on rhythm, isolations, and freestyle movement. Instructors teach current trends while emphasizing musicality and self-expression. Students progress through skill levels while learning choreography from popular music videos and performances.
Tumbling Program
Tumbling classes develop fundamental acro skills including rolls, cartwheels, and aerials. Progression-based curriculum ensures safety while building strength and coordination. Placement determined by instructor assessment to maintain appropriate skill development.
Summer Camps
Themed summer programs combine dance with creative play for ages 3-8. Weekly sessions feature music from popular movies and stories while developing basic dance skills. Affordable pricing makes summer dance accessible for all families.
Competitive Teams
Audition-based performance teams offer advanced training in multiple genres. Members participate in local and regional competitions while developing stage presence and technical precision. Programs include Pom, Jazz, and Contemporary divisions.
People
Jenny Rogers
Owner/Director
Jenny Rogers has directed Safford Dance Academy since 1998, bringing 30+ years of teaching experience. A studio alumna, she teaches multiple genres and continues professional development at national dance conventions.
Rena De La Cruz Holguin
Instructor
Rena teaches ballet and other styles after earning her AA in Theater Arts and BA in Elementary Education. With 15+ years teaching experience, she emphasizes creative expression through dance while maintaining technical excellence.
Fallon Boren
Instructor
Fallon teaches ballet and lyrical/contemporary with 20+ years dance experience. A former SDA student, she brings passion for nurturing confidence and creativity in students while balancing her photography business.
Kacie Lee Shelton
Instructor
Kacie teaches contemporary, ballet, jazz and tap with experience from Maricopa Community College and Eastern Arizona College. She brings energy and expertise from her cheerleading and choreography background.
Shannan Miller
Instructor
Shannan inspires students with over a decade of teaching experience. A dedicated instructor and entrepreneur, she balances dance instruction with family life and her lash artistry business.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Clogging, Lyrical, Pom, and Tumbling classes for ages 0-18+.
When does the dance year start?
The regular dance year begins August 18th with open enrollment August 13th-14th at our Safford, AZ studio.
Do you have competitive teams?
Yes, we offer audition-based Performing and Competing Company Classes with individual schedules and competition opportunities.
What are your class sizes?
We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention, with specific ratios based on age and skill level.
Do you offer summer programs?
Our summer camps run May-August with themed dance programs for ages 3-8, featuring weekly sessions at $40 per dancer.
How are instructors qualified?
Our instructors have degrees in dance/theater arts, teaching certifications, and professional performance experience across multiple dance genres.
Reviews (1)
Stephanie Garcia
Nov 25, 2018
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My girls just started dance at the beginning of this school year and they have learned so much already! The teachers work with them as groups, but also go over specific steps with each one individually to make sure they are all getting it. The teachers all have so much patience and are so good with the kids! If you're looking for a dance academy for your child, I'd highly recommend this one!