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18 Years
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Your Trusted Dance & Gymnastics Studio in Mount Vernon
Founded in 2008, The Spotlight Dance Studio provides youth in Mount Vernon with a positive environment to learn dance and develop technical and emotional skills. Our studio offers instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, pointe, creative movement, and gymnastics. With two dedicated dance studios and experienced instructors, we cater to students aged 18 months to adults. Our programs emphasize artistic expression, physical development, and confidence-building in a safe, engaging atmosphere. The studio hosts an annual spring recital at the Memorial Theater, showcasing student achievements.Our team includes certified professionals with extensive dance education and community involvement. We maintain partnerships with local organizations like the Kiwanis Club and KiCKS. Our curriculum spans toddler classes through advanced training, with specialized programs for gymnastics and acrobatics. We prioritize individualized instruction while fostering teamwork and creativity. The The Spotlight Dance continues to grow while maintaining its founding mission of dance education and community enrichment.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Gymnastics
Creative Movement
Acrobatics
Musical Theater
Pointe
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 16+ years of combined experience from certified dance and gymnastics instructors
- Our curriculum includes 8+ dance styles and specialized gymnastics training
- We provide age-appropriate programs from toddler creative movement to advanced technique
- Our instructors hold certifications from recognized institutions like Acrobatic Arts
- We host annual professional recitals at the Memorial Theater
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops poise and technical skill through barre work, center combinations, and stretching. Students learn proper alignment and classical technique while building strength and flexibility. Classes are grouped by experience level from beginner to advanced dancers.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics classes focus on tumbling, strength training, and apparatus work including bars, beam, and trampoline. Our certified instructors teach proper technique for rolls, cartwheels, handstands, and advanced skills in a safe, progressive environment for ages 5+.
Hip Hop
Hip hop classes teach street-style dance techniques emphasizing rhythm, coordination, and musicality. Students learn current trends and freestyle techniques while developing personal expression through movement in a high-energy, fun environment.
Creative Movement
Designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, this parent-accompanied class introduces basic movement concepts through play-based activities. Children develop motor skills and musical awareness using props like scarves and rhythm sticks in a 30-minute non-recital class.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance combines ballet and modern techniques to express emotion through movement. Classes emphasize body awareness, floor work, and improvisation while maintaining technical precision. Requires one year of ballet experience for proper foundation.
People
Katie Delozier
Director
Katie Delozier holds a dance education degree from Hope College and K-12 creative movement certification. With experience at Columbus Youth Ballet and Strike Time Dance Company, she brings 15+ years of teaching expertise to our studio.
Stephanie Stute
Director
Stephanie Stute, an Ohio State University graduate, has 30+ years teaching experience. Certified in Acrobatic Arts, she studied under renowned instructors including David Howard while maintaining active community involvement through KiCKS and 100 Women of Knox County.
Ashleigh Baker
Instructor
Ashleigh Baker trained at New Jersey School of Ballet and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. With performance experience at Joffrey Ballet School and degrees in Mathematics and Computer Information Systems, she brings technical precision to her dance instruction.
Brianne Presley
Instructor
Brianne Presley, a Kenyon College graduate, has danced professionally at BalletMet and New York's Orpheum Theater. Certified in multiple dance styles, she combines classical training with contemporary techniques for well-rounded instruction.
Allison Fahy
Instructor
Allison Fahy, trained at Reflections Dance Center for 8 years, specializes in tap and musical theater. Currently studying Early Childhood Education, she combines pedagogical knowledge with performance experience to engage young dancers effectively.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, and pointe classes for ages 18 months to adults.
When does the school year program run?
Our program runs August 25 through May 23 with recitals on May 22-23, 2026 at the Memorial Theater in Mt. Vernon.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, check, Visa, and online payments with monthly installments. Payment plans and sibling discounts are available for multiple classes.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! All students participate in our annual spring recital at the Memorial Theater, with additional showcase opportunities throughout the year.
What are your class size policies?
Classes have limited enrollment to ensure individual attention. If a class fills, we maintain waitlists and notify families of openings.
Do you offer trial classes?
We provide trial classes during our open enrollment period. Contact us directly to schedule a trial session for your child.
Reviews (4)
AmyTodd Carpenter
Sep 11, 2020
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We’ve been attending classes there for about three years. The girls LOVE the instructors and everyone is so friendly
Josh Blankenship
Aug 10, 2020
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Not a good place for young children. Please consider the following experience. When signing my 3 year old up for beginner gymnastics what they neglect to convey is their uncomfortable policy of requiring parents to leave their young children in a room with no windows, cameras, or another way for parents to keep an eye on them. Not only that but they also expect any parents to wait in their car...When I asked if there was a way to see my child during her class the staff responded with contempt and was extremely unprofessional. What they said was that it is their policy, even before COVID-19. When
Jaidyn Hawkins
Nov 30, 2019
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My cousin goes here for ballet and i think i might want to go here too because they are so good at teaching
Anthony Springer
Aug 20, 2019
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The best dance studio around. Well knowledgeable staff, great facility, and good prices. They offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and a variety of gymnastics. Classes run from the fall to the spring with a recital in the spring. They also offer classes in the summer.
