Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Visalia, CA
Dancers Edge was founded in 1996 with a vision to create a safe, inspiring space for dance education in the Visalia community. Over three decades, we have expanded to three locations while maintaining our commitment to excellence in instruction for students of all ages. Our programs emphasize technical mastery alongside character development, fostering confidence, discipline, and creativity through Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Theatre Arts. Qualified instructors deliver age-appropriate curricula, from introductory classes for toddlers to pre-professional training.In 2017, we launched our Theatre Arts Department, offering performance opportunities through musical productions and community events. Our nationally recognized DE Dance Company has earned multiple awards while preparing students for collegiate and professional careers. Many alumni return as instructors, continuing our legacy of nurturing artists and leaders who carry the values of dance into all aspects of life.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Jazz
Lyrical
Tap
Theatre Arts
Pom
Tot-A-Lot Preschool Program
Music Education
Competitive Dance
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 30 years of proven excellence in dance education across three Central Valley locations
- Qualified instructors specializing in age-appropriate curriculum development
- Holistic approach combining technical training with character development
- Nationally recognized competition team with multiple regional awards
- Unique Theatre Arts programming culminating in Disneyland Resort performances
Services
Ballet
Our Ballet program develops grace and precision through formal techniques. Students master foundational positions, barre work, and center combinations while building discipline and artistic expression. Instructors focus on proper alignment and musicality for ages 5 and up, preparing dancers for advanced training and performance opportunities.
Hip Hop
This energetic Hip Hop class teaches urban dance styles seen in music videos. Students learn isolations, rhythm, and freestyle techniques while developing coordination and self-expression. Classes cater to ages 5 and up with age-appropriate choreography that builds confidence and performance skills.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts combines singing, dancing, and acting through musical productions. Students participate in annual shows, community events, and Disneyland Resort performances. The curriculum develops stage presence, vocal technique, and collaborative skills for ages 5 and up under professional direction.
Tot-A-Lot Program
Tot-A-Lot introduces ages 2-5 to dance fundamentals through play-based learning. Classes enhance motor skills, listening abilities, and creativity using music, props, and crafts. Structured levels from Baby Tots to Tots N Tutus prepare young dancers for formal instruction while fostering a love of movement.
DE Dance Company
This award-winning team trains dancers ages 4-18 in advanced techniques across multiple styles. Members compete regionally, earning choreography awards and national titles. The program prepares students for professional careers while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and artistic growth through rigorous rehearsal schedules.
People
Marie Barlow
Owner
Co-founder of Dancers Edge with 30 years of experience developing dance curricula and nurturing student growth through competitive programs and community outreach initiatives.
Tyler Caspary
Owner
Co-founder instrumental in expanding Dancers Edge to three locations while maintaining focus on quality instruction and character development through dance education since 1996.
Allison Marquez-Djordjevic
Theatre Arts Director
Director of Theatre Arts since 2017, specializing in musical production and performance training that prepares students for stage opportunities including annual Disneyland Resort appearances.
Rebekah Meinert
Teacher
Instructor with expertise in youth dance education, focusing on technical development and performance preparation across multiple styles for students of varying skill levels.
Stephanie Gonzalez
Teacher
Certified dance educator specializing in early childhood movement classes and competitive team training, contributing to student success in regional and national competitions.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Theatre Arts, and Pom with specialized programs for toddlers through pre-professional students.
Do you have classes for very young children?
Yes! Our Tot-A-Lot program serves ages 2-5 with developmentally appropriate dance instruction focusing on motor skills and creative expression.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual musical productions, community events, and our award-winning DE Dance Company performs regionally and at Disneyland Resort.
How experienced are your instructors?
All instructors are qualified professionals with extensive dance education and performance backgrounds, many returning alumni who trained at Dancers Edge themselves.
Do you offer competitive dance teams?
Our nationally recognized DE Dance Company provides competitive opportunities for ages 4-18, with multiple regional and national award-winning teams.