Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Child's Gateway to Performing Arts Excellence
Broadway Arts & Dance Academy was founded by seasoned performers who transitioned from professional careers on Broadway and national tours to create a nurturing environment for young artists. With decades of combined experience in dance, theater, and music, our team specializes in holistic performing arts education that builds confidence, discipline, and creativity. We offer comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, vocal performance, and musical theater, complemented by regular recitals and performance opportunities. Our instructors include former Broadway professionals and award-winning educators who bring industry expertise to every class.We emphasize personalized growth over competition, fostering a supportive community where students develop technical skills and artistic expression. Our facility hosts specialized programs like birthday parties with professional entertainers and summer camps that expand creative horizons. As a family-owned business, we prioritize creating joyful experiences that become lasting memories for families while maintaining rigorous educational standards.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Instruction
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop Workshops
Vocal Training
Musical Theater
Summer Camps
Birthday Parties
Theater Workshops
Contemporary Dance
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Our instructors include former Broadway performers and touring professionals
- We offer personalized growth-focused programs instead of competitive dance environments
- Regular recitals and performance opportunities build stage confidence
- Family-owned business prioritizing joyful, memory-making experiences
- Specialized birthday parties and summer camps expand creative engagement
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision and grace through structured training from beginner to advanced levels. Certified instructors use ABT National Training Curriculum methods to build proper technique while fostering artistic expression. Students progress through defined levels with performance opportunities in annual recitals.
Vocal Training
Private voice lessons focus on breath control, vocal health, and stylistic versatility across musical genres. Instructors with Broadway and recording experience teach proper technique while encouraging individual artistry through audition preparation and performance coaching.
Musical Theater
Integrated training combines singing, dancing, and acting to develop well-rounded performers. Students learn repertoire from popular musicals while developing stage presence and storytelling skills through scene work and ensemble performances.
Birthday Parties
Customizable party packages include professional entertainment options like karaoke, choreographed dance routines, and theater games. Our fully equipped studio accommodates themed celebrations with lighting effects and sound systems for memorable family events.
Summer Camps
Week-long camps explore different performing arts disciplines with specialized instruction in dance, theater, and music. Participants collaborate on creative projects culminating in showcase performances for family and friends during summer months.
People
April Berry
Owner / Dance Instructor
Former Broadway performer with 20+ years teaching experience. Trained at Dancemaker Studios and performed in Legally Blonde and Wonderland. Specializes in ballet, jazz, and contemporary techniques.
Jason Wooten
Owner / Vocal and Theatre Instructor
Broadway veteran with 18 years on stage in 8 major productions. Shenandoah University graduate with Cecilia vocal award. Composes original musicals and teaches acting techniques with Tony Award-winning mentors.
Alexandra Lahaye
Dance Instructor
Competition dancer with 10 years of teaching experience. Trained by Rockettes instructors and specializes in creating engaging youth dance programs that emphasize technical growth and stage confidence.
Vashti Walters
Ballet Instructor
Certified ABT National Training Curriculum instructor with professional performance experience in classical ballets. Teaches ballet technique from pre-primary through advanced levels with emphasis on proper alignment.
Jessica Silva-Culbreath
Theater Creative
Theater arts specialist with BA in Theatre Studies. Directs productions and teaches drama techniques while managing technical aspects of performances. Brings comprehensive theater production expertise to educational programs.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for children starting at age 2 through adults, with age-appropriate curricula in dance, theater, and music.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We host two major recitals annually plus voice concerts, piano recitals, and special performances throughout the year.
Do you offer birthday party services?
Yes, we provide themed parties with karaoke, dance instruction, games, and optional food truck arrangements for memorable celebrations.
What dance styles are available?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, and pointe with experienced instructors specializing in each style.
Are there adult classes?
Yes, we offer adult dance and fitness classes, vocal training, and theater workshops for all experience levels.
Reviews (5)
Jill Edwards
Aug 17, 2021
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The owners, Jason and April, are talented instructors an incredible role models for their students. The dance studio beams with positivity. I take adult tap here and just love it.
Jill Dziubinski
Jul 04, 2021
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April, Jason, and the staff at Broadway are incredible! My daughter just finished her first dance recital and not only was it full of talent, it was beautiful to watch and very well managed. The kids here truly learn not only how to dance, sing, and act, but more importantly, how to be kind, to be patient, and to work hard. Bravo!!!!!
Britney Lara
Jun 21, 2021
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Our daughter’s dancing improved so much this season! April took the time to work with her on her technical skills! Our daughter has so much more confidence can’t wait for next season!
M. Roberts
Jun 05, 2021
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I wish I had found this place sooner! Jason and April are amazing people with hearts of gold. I cannot thank them enough for all of their help. We came to them as we started the college audition process for BFA Musical Theatre. They helped train, choreograph, and record my daughters virtual auditions/prescreens in a time when this was all new to the process due to covid. We could not have done it without them! Their knowledge and support for my daughter has been amazing. Again, I wish we had found them sooner, but so grateful for the time she has had with them. Thanks to them she ended up with
Lauren Brown
Feb 06, 2021
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Lovely studio with professional teachers! Very on top of sanitization and mask usage, making you feel safe while you’re there!
