Business Details
15 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education in Burlington, NC
Established in 2011, Angela's School Of Dance has dedicated itself to cultivating excellence in dance education for students aged 3-18. Our studio emphasizes classical ballet as the foundation for all dance disciplines, complemented by pointe, variations, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro. We are proud to implement the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, ensuring our students receive age-appropriate, technically rigorous instruction while prioritizing dancer health and development. Our mission centers on nurturing creativity, independence, and mutual respect in a supportive environment where students build lifelong skills through discipline and artistic expression.With faculty trained in prestigious programs and decades of combined experience, we prepare dancers for advanced opportunities including UNC School of the Arts, Governors School of NC, and local performance teams. Our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and community has made us a trusted leader in Alamance County's dance education landscape.
Services
Ballet
Pointe Variations
Jazz
Tap
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Musical Theatre
Acro
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We implement the ABT National Training Curriculum for technical excellence
- Our faculty includes UNC School of the Arts alumni and ABT-certified instructors
- We maintain a 100% focus on student safety and positive development
- Our graduates successfully pursue advanced dance opportunities statewide
- We offer age-appropriate training from toddler classes to pre-professional levels
Associations and certifications
- American Ballet Theatre
What people say
Amazing teachers
Best environment
Love of dance
Amazing place
Nurturing environment
Services
Ballet
Our core ballet program follows the ABT National Training Curriculum, providing structured technical training from toddler classes through pre-professional levels. Students develop proper alignment, musicality, and artistry while building foundational skills essential for all dance forms. The curriculum integrates child development principles to ensure age-appropriate progression.
Pointe Variations
Designed for intermediate to advanced students, this specialized training focuses on pointe work technique and classical variations. Classes emphasize strength development, ankle stability, and performance quality while maintaining strict safety protocols. Students prepare repertoire from traditional ballets under expert supervision.
Contemporary
Our contemporary program blends ballet technique with modern movement vocabulary. Classes explore improvisation, floor work, and emotional expression while maintaining technical discipline. Students learn choreography that challenges physical boundaries while developing versatility for competition and performance settings.
Musical Theatre
This specialty class combines dance, acting, and singing for stage performance. Students learn Broadway-style choreography while developing performance skills and stage presence. The curriculum prepares dancers for theatrical auditions and productions through ensemble work and character-driven movement.
Acro
Our acro program integrates dance with gymnastics elements, focusing on flexibility, balance, and controlled strength. Classes teach safe progressions for cartwheels, walkovers, and aerials while maintaining dance quality. The curriculum builds coordination and spatial awareness for performance applications.
People
Betsy Walker
Founder & Instructor
Betsy Walker brings decades of dance education experience, having trained in her mother's Wilson, NC studio before establishing BDC. She specializes in early childhood ballet education and has completed ABT's Teacher Training Intensive through Level 5.
Juliana Gagliano
Instructor
Juliana Gagliano began dancing at 14 through liturgical dance in Jamestown, NC. Her journey from late start to professional instructor demonstrates her commitment to accessible dance education for students at all entry points.
Isabel Pulido
Instructor
Isabel Pulido, a Vaganova-trained dancer from North Carolina, brings classical Russian technique expertise. She trained at Artistic Motion School of Arts' Preparatory Academy, ensuring rigorous technical standards in her instruction.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, pointe variations, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro classes for ages 3-18.
Do you follow a specific training curriculum?
Yes, we implement the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum for structured, age-appropriate ballet instruction.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students perform in annual productions of The Nutcracker and Spring Concert, plus local theatre and school dance team opportunities.
How do class levels work?
Classes progress from Pre-Primary (ages 3-4) through Level 5 (age 12+), with specific age ranges for each technical level.
Are there competitive dance opportunities?
While we focus on technical excellence, many students participate in local competitions and perform with school dance teams.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available online through our website's Parent Portal or by contacting our office directly.
