Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Lynchburg, VA
Dance Creation has been cultivating artistic excellence in dance education since 1996. Founded by Lanette Lucado, our studio provides comprehensive training in multiple dance disciplines for students aged 18 months and older. Our curriculum combines technical instruction with performance opportunities, including community showcases and competitive teams. With a faculty of experienced instructors, we emphasize individual growth, confidence-building, and creating a supportive environment where students develop both as dancers and individuals.Our structured programs maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention, while our annual recitals and special events foster family engagement. Recognized as Lynchburg's #1 Dance School, we continue to uphold standards of excellence through our commitment to nurturing each student's unique potential.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Instruction
Hip Hop Workshops
Performance Company
Acrobatics Training
Jazz Dance
Clogging Lessons
Lyrical Dance
Pointe Technique
Birthday Parties
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Celebrating 20+ years of excellence in dance education
- Small class sizes ensure personalized instructor-to-dancer ratios
- Performance opportunities at community events and national competitions
- Curriculum designed for all skill levels from beginner to competitive
- Family-oriented environment with annual social and performance activities
What people say
Incredible instructors
Family atmosphere
Confidence growth
Lifelong friendships
Supportive environment
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program follows the Cecchetti method, teaching proper technique from body alignment to graceful movement. Students progress through structured levels while learning classical repertoire. Classes emphasize poise, control, and artistic expression for ages 6 and up.
Performance Company
This competitive program offers advanced dancers opportunities in regional and national competitions. Members receive specialized training in multiple dance styles while developing performance skills and discipline. The program includes master classes with guest professionals and community showcase appearances.
Acrobatics Training
Our acro classes focus on flexibility, strength, and safe tumbling progressions for ages 3 and up. Students learn fundamental skills like cartwheels and handstands while building core strength. Classes are structured by age and ability level with appropriate safety equipment.
Hip Hop Workshops
These energetic classes teach street-style dance techniques for ages 7 and up. Students learn choreography combining isolations, rhythm, and freestyle elements. The curriculum includes both foundational moves and current urban dance trends in a fun, creative environment.
Little Stars Program
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this introductory program develops motor skills through imaginative movement activities. Classes use age-appropriate techniques to teach basic dance concepts while fostering creativity and musicality for children aged 18 months to 6 years.
People
Lanette Lucado
Studio Owner | Instructor
Founder with 25+ years of dance instruction experience, former Disney Performing Arts choreographer, and 2019 National Teacher of the Year. Holds degrees from Illinois State University and Richland Community College.
Audrey
Dance Instructor
Teaching since 2011 with B.S. in Elementary Education from Liberty University. Specializes in ballet and pointe instruction while serving as award-winning choreographer for performance company divisions.
Claire
Dance Instructor
Certified instructor teaching tap and jazz classes. Holds B.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from Liberty University. Also works as Quality Control Editor while maintaining active choreography role.
Alana
Dance Instructor
Alumni instructor teaching early childhood classes. Works full-time as Application Programmer at BMS Direct while bringing 15+ years of studio experience to her teaching methodology.
Jae
Dance Instructor
Professional dancer with national tour experience. Certified personal trainer and former minor league basketball dance team member. Brings contemporary techniques from Dallas' Ingredients Dance Company training.
Questions
What age can children start dance classes?
Our Little Stars program accepts students as young as 18 months with age-appropriate creative movement classes.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our Performance Company provides competitive training and participates in regional/national competitions for ages 5+.
What dance styles are available?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acrobatics, clogging, and pointe classes for various age groups.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual Christmas and Spring recitals, community showcases, and competitive events throughout the year.
What are class sizes?
We maintain small class sizes with maximum 12 students for early childhood classes and 15 students for older age groups.
Do you have summer programs?
Yes, we offer summer intensives and special workshops during July and August for continued dance development.
Reviews (4)
Alison RIchardson
Oct 31, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
LOVE this studio!!! Amazing talent and amazing role models.
LOVE this studio!!! Amazing talent and amazing role models.
Mrs. D. P. Gaines Sr
Oct 30, 2021
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Our granddaughter really loves being here. She is learning so many techniques and made quite a few friends. We appreciate the team.
Julia Reynolds
Oct 30, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
We have been with DMC since my oldest was four, and it has given her confidence to achieve her goals. My oldest currently dances on the dance company, which she absolutely loves! Both girls have made lasting friendships with the dance friends, we absolutely love our dance family!
We have been with DMC since my oldest was four, and it has given her confidence to achieve her goals. My oldest currently dances on the dance company, which she absolutely loves! Both girls have made lasting friendships with the dance friends, we absolutely love our dance family!
Eleanor Mikkelson
Oct 22, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Both my girls dance on the performance company team and absolutely love their DMC dance family. I am so thankful that they are a part of an amazing, supportive, hard working team.
Both my girls dance on the performance company team and absolutely love their DMC dance family. I am so thankful that they are a part of an amazing, supportive, hard working team.
