Business Details
Premier Dance School in Groveland, FL
Inspiration Dance Academy is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to cultivating a lifelong passion for dance through artistic excellence and quality education. Our seasoned faculty provides students of all ability levels with the knowledge, technical skills, and creative confidence to reach their full potential. We offer a comprehensive curriculum spanning ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acrobatics, and lyrical dance, with specialized programs for toddlers through advanced competition teams.Our studio fosters a supportive 'second home' environment where students develop discipline, self-expression, and lifelong friendships. With a focus on innovative choreography and technical precision, we prepare dancers for both recreational enjoyment and professional careers in the performing arts. Our commitment to individual growth and community building has made us a trusted destination for Central Florida families seeking exceptional dance education.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop Instruction
Acrobatics Training
Competition Teams
Toddler Dance
Tap Dance
Lyrical Dance
Dance Concerts
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of proven dance education expertise
- Our instructors provide personalized attention in all skill levels
- We maintain a 98% student retention rate through engaging curriculum
- Our competition team has earned 50+ national awards annually
- We offer age-appropriate classes from toddler to adult levels
What people say
Second home
Caring atmosphere
Technical excellence
Family atmosphere
National recognition
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through barre exercises, floor work, and performance combinations. Students build strength, flexibility, and grace while learning proper alignment and classical terminology. The curriculum emphasizes musicality, poise, and artistic expression for ages 3 through advanced levels.
Hip Hop Instruction
High-energy hip hop classes teach rhythm, coordination, and personal expression through contemporary movement styles. Students develop strength and stamina while learning age-appropriate choreography in a positive environment that emphasizes creativity and musicality.
Acrobatics Training
Structured acro classes develop flexibility, balance, and strength through progressive skill development. Our certified instructors guide students through proper technique for cartwheels, handsprings, and advanced aerials while emphasizing safety and proper body mechanics.
Competition Teams
Our elite competition program offers intensive training with award-winning choreography for dedicated dancers. Participants receive specialized coaching in multiple genres while developing performance skills, discipline, and teamwork through regional and national competition experiences.
Toddler Dance
Parent-participation classes introduce basic dance concepts through music, movement, and imaginative play. Designed for 18-month to 3-year-olds, this program develops motor skills and rhythm awareness while fostering a joyful introduction to structured dance education.
People
Tracy Clark
Owner/Instructor
With 15+ years of dance education experience, Tracy Clark founded Inspiration Dance Academy to create a nurturing environment for artistic development. A former professional dancer, she specializes in ballet technique and choreography while mentoring instructors in proper pedagogy.
Randee Workowski
Elite Team Ballet Instructor
Randee Workowski brings extensive competition dance experience to our elite program. Certified in multiple dance disciplines, she focuses on technical precision and performance quality while preparing students for advanced ballet competitions and professional opportunities.
Jamelia White
Instructor
Jamelia White teaches jazz and contemporary dance with emphasis on musicality and expressive movement. She holds advanced certifications in multiple dance styles and specializes in creating engaging curriculum for intermediate-level students.
Jackie Timbers
Acrobatics Instructor
Certified acrobatic specialist Jackie Timbers develops students' flexibility and strength through progressive skill development. With 10+ years of teaching experience, she focuses on safe technique while preparing students for advanced aerial maneuvers.
Dominique Sherrill
Competition Team Director
Dominique Sherrill oversees our competitive programs with expertise in choreography and performance preparation. She coordinates competition logistics while mentoring dancers in stage presence and technical execution for competition success.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer for young children?
We provide toddler dance classes starting at 18 months, ballet/jazz combo for ages 3-5, and hip hop introduction for ages 4-6 with parent participation options.
How do you prepare students for competitive dance?
Our Elite Team program offers 10-15 hours weekly training with award-winning choreography, conditioning, and guest instructors to develop competition-ready skills in a supportive environment.
What performance opportunities are available?
All students participate in our annual June dance concert featuring themed productions with professional lighting and costumes. Competition teams perform at regional and national events.
Do you require specific dance attire?
Yes, we maintain professional dress codes for each discipline. Detailed attire requirements are available by class type on our website and through registration materials.
How do you ensure student safety during classes?
We use sprung dance floors, require proper warm-up routines, and maintain 8:1 student-teacher ratios. All staff are trained in age-appropriate technique and injury prevention.
What makes your studio different from other dance schools?
Our combination of technical excellence, personalized attention, and family-oriented environment creates unique value. Our instructors focus on developing well-rounded individuals through dance education.
Reviews (4)
Chaleen Cruse
Dec 09, 2020
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My daughter has danced at Inspiration Dance Academy since she was 5 years old. She danced for 3 years in their recreational and the last two years on the Elite Team taking the intensive training classes. Her growth over the years has been outstanding and the quality of instruction continues to push her. The owner also goes above and beyond to bring in guest teachers to the ITP classes throughout the year that provide fun and challenging classes for the dancers. The overall professionalism and communication of this studio is outstanding. We are so happy to be a part of a dance studio with morals
Mauricio Terneus
Dec 02, 2020
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This studio picks their favorites and ignores all the other kids. Many parents feel the same but don't want to say anything because they don't want to put their kids competition bids in jeopardy... The teachers teaching the intensive training / competition classes are mostly taught by student alumni and not actual dance teachers. There is also an extreme lack of communication..rather than let us know where our daughter needs help(we have asked several times),they reroll us in the same class for 4 years....... God forbid you try to fight it, they make it a policy that "The teacher knows best" yet
Jessica Rosell
Nov 01, 2020
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The best studio! This August starts my daughters third year of dancing and IDA has been there for her since the beginning. The love and support they show my daughter is unbelievable! My daughter started in foundations and is now on the Elite Team and dancing competitively. I wouldn't take her to any other studio! Thank you, Ms Tracy!
Sorensen Twins
May 26, 2019
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If you are looking for professionalism, cleanliness, organization and the best technical dance instruction for your child, look no further. This studio is top notch with a strong focus on ballet and technique to help your child thrive and be challenged. Hands down this studio has the best dance instructors in town! We are so grateful and blessed
to have become part of this welcoming, talented dance family.
to have become part of this welcoming, talented dance family.
