Business Details
Your Trusted Dance School in Mechanicsville, VA
The Dance was founded with a mission to inspire students through dance education while fostering personal growth and life skills. Our structured programs emphasize technical excellence, creativity, and artistic expression across multiple dance disciplines. With a team of experienced instructors, we provide tailored instruction for students of all ages and skill levels, from recreational learners to pre-professional dancers. Our curriculum integrates classical training methods with modern techniques to ensure comprehensive development. We prioritize building confidence, promoting healthy body image, and cultivating teamwork through dance. The studio's state-of-the-art facilities include four professional-grade studios equipped with sprung flooring and observation windows for parental engagement.Our commitment to quality extends to our annual recitals, competition programs, and special events that showcase student achievements. We maintain transparent communication with families through regular updates and accessible administrative support. The studio's leadership combines decades of dance instruction expertise with business management experience to ensure operational excellence. Our goal remains to create a nurturing environment where students develop both artistic and personal excellence.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Modern Dance
Pointe
Lyrical
Adult Classes
Competition Program
Pre-Professional Training
Highlights and features
- We offer ABT-certified ballet instruction with classical training methods
- Our faculty includes industry professionals with performance experience in New York and beyond
- We provide performance opportunities through annual recitals and competition programs
- Our 5,000 sq ft facility features professional-grade sprung flooring and observation windows
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and technical development
Associations and certifications
- American Ballet Theatre
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program combines classical French, Russian, and Italian training methods with modern technique. Students develop proper placement, alignment, and classical terminology while building flexibility, strength, and musicality. The curriculum follows American Ballet Theatre guidelines for technical excellence and classroom etiquette.
Tap
This program teaches both Broadway and rhythm tap styles using shoes as percussive instruments. Students develop musicality through old-school and contemporary music while learning proper technique and performance skills in a high-energy environment.
Hip-Hop
Our hip-hop classes focus on high-energy moves with athletic expression using clean contemporary tracks. Students learn both old-school and modern styles while developing individuality and group performance skills through choreographed routines.
Modern Dance
This program teaches modern dance techniques emphasizing creativity and free movement. Students explore spinal manipulation, off-balance movements, and basic gymnastics while developing performance quality and artistic expression.
Competition Program
Our competitive dance program provides advanced training with professional instruction. Dancers receive technical development, choreography training, and performance experience while building confidence through competition feedback and team collaboration.
People
Dina Sink Golding
Owner / Executive Director
Dina brings financial expertise and business management experience from her banking career to ensure operational excellence. She holds a Master's in Criminal Justice and Business Administration from VCU, overseeing organizational and financial operations.
Glenda Sink Hale
Owner / Artistic Director
Glenda leads dance instruction with a Bachelors in Dance Education from VCU. She develops comprehensive programs that have prepared students for professional careers and university dance programs, combining teaching excellence with artistic vision.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pointe, and lyrical dance classes for all ages and skill levels.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Yes! We offer annual spring recitals, winter shows, and competitive dance programs with performance opportunities for all participants.
What are your class age requirements?
We offer classes for toddlers through adults, with recreational programs starting at age 3 and competitive programs for teens.
Do you have summer classes?
Yes! Our summer session runs June through July with two four-week sessions for all skill levels and age groups.
What is your dress code policy?
Specific dress codes apply by class type, including required footwear and attire. Detailed requirements are available on our website for each dance style.
Do you offer party rentals?
Yes! We host birthday parties and special events with dance-themed packages including studio space, decorations, and professional instruction.
Reviews (5)
Kelsey Tonner
May 21, 2021
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My granddaughter has been dancing here for the last 18 months. The owners have been deducting more than 2x what they are owed in the last 2 months and they charged too much for the recital outfits. I have been complaining for the last month and asked them to fix the problem. It still has not been fixed. They took out more money instead of refunding me. I complained in person on Monday, May 10 and threatened to take my business elsewhere. Last night (May 13) the teachers removed my granddaughter's role in the dances shes supposed to perform in next week. They said the substitute did not understand
Sara Martin
Feb 12, 2021
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My daughter is having a blast and everyone is amazing! She even asked if she could have a sleepover with her teacher Ms. Sydney ☺️ They have handled the pandemic beautifully!! Mrs. Ashley is also da bomb!!
Sunday Rlm
Jul 18, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Value
I love the place is so easy to make friends and cant imagine leaving
I love the place is so easy to make friends and cant imagine leaving
Aileen Edwards Harris
Feb 28, 2020
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I am so glad that I supported my daughter's interest (age 5) to dance. Thankful to find the Dance Company and the lessons are paying off! My daughter has better rhythm and moves with so much more grace than before the lessons. lol Thank you TDC. See you again for another lesson!
Jentae Scott-Mayo
Jan 10, 2020
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This studio has become a second home for my family. I consider TDC part of my daughters’ “village”. I love how involved and active the owners are. Each teacher is invested in the studio and the children. The amount of heart that is poured into these students is reflected in the sweet environment of young ladies that grow here. My children love… coming to dance and I have loved watching their personalities and confidence grow and shine in SUCH a positive and nurturing environment. Every staff member seems to know and love my children like their own and I have developed some
