Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Hueytown, AL
TeriDona School of Dance has been a cornerstone of dance education in Hueytown, Alabama, since 1968. Founded by Terry Farrington and Donna Jones, our studio has nurtured generations of dancers through comprehensive training in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, and acro. We prioritize holistic development, fostering technical skill, self-confidence, and artistic expression in a supportive environment. Our competitive teams and performance opportunities, including appearances at Walt Disney World and Broadway, showcase our commitment to excellence. With experienced instructors like owners Renee Lamar and Heather Roberts, we maintain the legacy of our founders while embracing innovation.Our recreational classes cater to all ages, emphasizing accessibility and joy in dance. We provide structured pathways for students, from beginner combinations to advanced competition teams. Our alumni have pursued careers in performance and carry lifelong skills from their training. Community engagement through local events and partnerships remains central to our mission. For over five decades, we have remained dedicated to cultivating passion, discipline, and artistry in every dancer who enters our studio.
Services
Jazz Classes
Tap Instruction
Ballet Training
Hip Hop Workshops
Acro Dance
Competitive Teams
Recreational Dance
Performance Opportunities
Combo Classes
Pageant Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of proven dance education expertise
- Our competitive teams provide structured performance pathways
- Instructors hold degrees in dance and education from top institutions
- We combine technical training with confidence-building instruction
- Global performance opportunities at venues like Walt Disney World
What people say
Nurturing instructors
Structured training programs
Global performance experiences
Confidence-building approach
Experienced staff
Services
Jazz Classes
Our jazz program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn traditional and contemporary jazz techniques with emphasis on rhythm, coordination, and performance quality. Classes incorporate choreography from Broadway and competition routines, preparing dancers for both recreational and competitive pathways.
Competitive Teams
Audition-based teams offer intensive training for dedicated dancers. Programs include weekly rehearsals, technique refinement, and competition preparation. Dancers participate in regional and national events, with specialized coaching for solos, duets, and group performances across multiple dance styles.
Ballet Training
Classical ballet instruction focuses on proper technique, posture, and grace. Our curriculum follows progressive levels from beginner pointe work to advanced variations. Classes emphasize foundational skills that enhance all dance disciplines while preparing students for both recreational enjoyment and professional aspirations.
Performance Opportunities
Students gain stage experience through annual recitals and special events. Highlights include Walt Disney World Main Street Parade appearances, Six Flags performances, and local community engagements. These opportunities develop stage presence, teamwork, and professional performance standards in diverse venues.
Recreational Dance
Our recreational program introduces dance fundamentals in a fun, non-competitive environment. Classes combine jazz, tap, and ballet basics with creative movement for children aged 3-12. This program builds coordination, musicality, and confidence while maintaining technical development through engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
People
Renee Lamar
Owner
Graduate of University of Alabama with degrees in history and public relations. Specializes in jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop instruction. Teaches baby and combination classes while overseeing studio operations.
Heather Roberts
Owner
Accounting graduate from Miles College with dance expertise in jazz, tap, and ballet. Former student teacher turned instructor, specializing in preschool dance classes and pageant coaching.
Spencer Smith
Instructor
Social media expert with marketing degree from UAB. Teaches ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop while managing competition teams and tap instruction.
Alisa Lamar
Instructor
Auburn University graduate in sports management. Specializes in jazz instruction while serving as assistant athletic director at Troy University and travel planner.
Christina Edmonds
Instructor
Registered nurse with ballet, jazz, clogging, and tap expertise. Combines medical knowledge with dance instruction to emphasize proper technique and injury prevention.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, acro, and clogging for ages 3-18 with both recreational and competitive options.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! Students perform at Walt Disney World, Six Flags, and local venues, with annual recitals at Hueytown High School.
How do competitive teams work?
Auditions held June-July determine team placement. Teams train intensively Tuesdays/Thursdays with monthly $150 fees.
What qualifications do instructors have?
Our staff holds degrees in dance, education, and sports management from institutions like University of Alabama and Auburn.
Can beginners join classes?
Absolutely! We offer combo classes for beginners aged 3-6 with progressive skill development through our structured curriculum.
Reviews (1)
Sherri Eichhorn
Sep 23, 2017
Report
My daughter has progressed greatly. She loves it so much she doesn't want to leave! Thanks to Paige & Spencer! And Renee who inspires me!!! And of course Jane with her great big smile to greet you when you go in. Autumn is on the dance team this year. So far she is loving it!! Proud dance mom blessed
