Age group

Handicap accessible

Dancing Studio

Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA) provides comprehensive, inclusive developmental training in dance and related theater arts to students at every stage of life. Our holistic philosophy inspires students to believe they can achieve, nurturing the potential within each student by encouraging creativity, building skills, fostering self-discipline, and bolstering self-esteem.



Dance

Inexpensive

Dance with Me is a program for children 2-3 years old (with their grown-up) designed to reinforce cognitive skills, develop an understanding of concepts such as over, under, around and through, help in the recognition of shapes and colors all while enjoying music and movement in a 45-minute class. Comfortable clothing and bare feet are required.



Dance with Me

Pre-Ballet is a one-hour class for students 5-6 years old who choose to explore the more structured art of ballet. For the first time children will use the barre to learn skills specific to ballet technique. Classes begin at the barre, include center floor work, and conclude with across the floor work inclusive of jumps and leaps. Although ballet requires outward rotation of the legs and feet, SMAPA instructor refrain from stressing this element of training until students are older and leg muscles and joints are more fully developed. Children must wear tights leotards and ballet slippers. A skirt is optional.



Pre-Ballet

Classical Ballet is a formal structured dance form which begins with exercises at the barre which help to strengthen and align the body as well as outwardly rotate the legs and feet. After the barre work is completed, center floor work allows students to experience moving without the assistance of the barre. This is followed by combinations moving the body across the floor with turns, leaps, and jumps. Tremendous care is given to a student’s body placement and alignment as they learn the positions and shapes of classical ballet movements. Pointe work does not begin until at least age 12, often later depending on the student’s individual skill level.



Classical Ballet

Coed

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts

My daughter is currently enrolled in lessons and she enjoys everything about it. Her instructors are focused on helping her grow as a dancer. My daughter studies ballet with Buddy, who is by far the finest teacher, jazz with Kamille, and hip-hop with Jeryl, who is also by far the best. From the dance instructors to the staff members who greet you at the door, everyone is of the highest caliber. I believe it is now attainable for my daughter to fulfill her dream of being a professional dancer because of Ms. Miller and your amazing dancing facility.


Sandy G

excellent teachers.  For both my adult ballet lesson and my daughter's creative movement class.  adore it
