Business Details
20 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education in Knoxville, TN
Backstage Dance was founded in 2006 with a vision to create a nurturing environment where young dancers develop technical proficiency and essential life skills. Our Knoxville, TN studio began in a single room but has grown to include five dance studios, an in-house boutique, and specialized training spaces. We believe dance education extends beyond choreography to cultivate discipline, confidence, and character. Our faculty combines professional expertise with personalized mentorship, offering programs for recreational dancers and pre-professional students alike. Through structured curricula in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and other genres, we help students achieve their highest potential while emphasizing teamwork, respect, and personal growth.The studio's competitive programs have earned national recognition for technical excellence and artistic innovation. Our commitment to small class sizes ensures individualized attention, allowing instructors to address each student's unique development. We maintain a family-oriented atmosphere where dancers aged 2-19 find appropriate challenges matching their skill levels. The studio's philosophy prioritizes holistic development, recognizing dance as a vehicle for building self-awareness and physical capabilities. With 18 years of operation, we continue expanding our facilities and programs while maintaining core values that have made us East Tennessee's leading dance studio.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Lyrical
Hip Hop
Acro
Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Competitive Teams
Performance Teams
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer small class sizes for personalized instructor attention
- Our faculty combines professional expertise with dedicated mentorship
- We teach life skills including discipline, responsibility, and teamwork
- Competitive programs have earned national recognition for excellence
- In-house boutique provides professional dance attire at competitive prices
What people say
Wonderful experience
Grown so much
Qualified faculty
Positive environment
Best mentors
Services
Ballet
Our Ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training in classical techniques. Students learn proper posture, positions, and terminology while building strength and flexibility. This foundational discipline enhances all other dance styles and prepares students for advanced choreography and performance opportunities.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes teach fundamental street dance techniques with emphasis on rhythm, musicality, and creative movement. Students develop coordination and self-expression through age-appropriate choreography while learning to respect dance space and equipment. Classes accommodate both recreational and competitive track students.
Competitive Teams
Our award-winning competitive programs include multiple teams for ages 4-19 with varying commitment levels. Dancers receive intensive training in multiple genres, participate in regional/national competitions, and develop stage presence, teamwork, and leadership skills through structured rehearsals and performances.
Acrobatics
Acro classes combine dance with gymnastic elements to develop flexibility, balance, and strength. Students progress through technical skills like cartwheels and aerials while maintaining proper alignment and muscle control. This discipline enhances overall dance capability and body awareness.
Lyrical/Contemporary
This program merges ballet technique with emotional storytelling through movement. Students explore fluidity, dynamics, and interpretive expression while building strength and extension. Prerequisite ballet or jazz enrollment ensures technical foundation for advanced choreographic concepts.
People
Talia Childers
Artistic Director
With 18 years of leadership, Talia Childers established Backstage Dance's reputation for excellence. Her vision combines technical rigor with character development, guiding faculty in creating structured yet nurturing dance education programs.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro, and Musical Theatre for ages 2-19.
How do competitive team auditions work?
Auditions occur annually in July with placement evaluations by artistic director Talia Childers. Summer intensive participation is required for Releve' Elite Company consideration.
What are class size policies?
We maintain small class sizes to ensure individual attention, with maximum enrollment determined by age and skill level.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, all students may take one trial class per discipline before enrolling, with no commitment required.
What performance opportunities exist?
Performance Teams and Competitive Companies participate in regional/national competitions, conventions, and multiple annual recitals.
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