Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Kent, Ohio
Lisa's School of Dance has been dedicated to excellence in dance education since 1982. Founded by Lisa Testa at age 17, our studio has grown from a single classroom to a thriving facility with 12+ instructors and four dedicated dance spaces. Our team includes certified Acrobatic Arts instructors and award-winning choreographers who have guided students to national recognition. We emphasize technical mastery while fostering physical, social, and emotional growth through structured programs for ages 1.5 to adults. Our competition teams have performed on Broadway and in Walt Disney World parades, with three National Title winners to our credit.We maintain rigorous safety standards and continuously update our teaching methods to reflect current dance science. The studio cultivates values of creativity, kindness, and respect through structured curricula and community service initiatives. With 43 years of experience, we combine tradition with innovation to create a supportive environment where dancers develop confidence and lifelong skills.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance
Jazz Instruction
Hip Hop
Acrobatic Arts
Competition Teams
Adult Classes
Summer Camps
Private Lessons
Musical Theater
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 43 years of proven excellence in dance education
- Our certified instructors include award-winning choreographers
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized instruction
- Our graduates have pursued professional dance careers
- We combine technical training with character development
Associations and certifications
- Acrobatic Arts
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program builds foundational technique for all dance forms. Students develop poise, strength, and flexibility through progressive training. Classes emphasize proper body alignment and classical techniques while fostering artistic expression in recreational and competitive dancers.
Acrobatic Arts
Certified instructors teach safe acrobatic techniques focusing on flexibility, balance, and controlled tumbling. Progressions protect developing bodies while building skills for dance performance. Classes accommodate beginners through advanced students with consistent tumbling abilities.
Competition Teams
Structured competition programs prepare dancers for regional and national events. Teams receive specialized choreography and technique training. Participation requires commitment to regular classes, extra practices, and weekend competitions for 1-6 events annually.
Summer Camps
Themed summer programs offer immersive dance experiences with specialized instruction. Camps include technical training, choreography workshops, and performance preparation. Options range from single-day events to multi-day intensives with limited enrollment.
Adult Classes
Beginner-friendly classes designed for adult physical fitness and creative expression. Jazzed Up Cardio and Ballet Basics courses improve strength and coordination while fostering social connections in a non-competitive environment.
People
Lisa Testa
Owner
Founder of Lisa's School of Dance at age 17, Lisa Testa has led the studio's growth from one classroom to a 12-instructor facility. She holds a degree in Dance and Recreational Education from Kent State University.
Stacie Wirth
Instructor/Choreographer
Certified dance instructor specializing in competitive choreography. Stacie contributes to the studio's award-winning routines and trains students for regional and national competitions.
Izzy Testa
Instructor/Choreographer
Experienced dance educator focusing on technical development and performance preparation. Izzy helps maintain the studio's high standards in both recreational and competitive programs.
Alli Benci
Instructor/Choreographer
Certified instructor with expertise in multiple dance styles. Alli contributes to curriculum development and competition team training while teaching core technique classes.
Marcella Petry
Instructor/Choreographer
Specializes in youth dance education and early childhood movement development. Marcella teaches foundational skills while fostering creativity and social-emotional growth in younger students.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer programs for ages 1.5 through adults, with specialized curricula for toddlers, children, teens, and adult beginners.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We host an annual June recital and offer competition teams that perform at regional/national events including Broadway and Walt Disney World.
What are tuition payment terms?
Tuition is paid in 9 monthly installments (September-May). Monthly fees remain fixed regardless of class frequency or absences.
Do you offer make-up classes?
Yes, make-up classes are available within 4 weeks of missed sessions. No make-ups are offered in May or June without a doctor's note.
What safety measures exist?
Our certified instructors follow Acrobatic Arts progressions to protect developing bodies. Class sizes maintain safe student-teacher ratios for proper supervision.
How are students placed in classes?
Instructors evaluate students continuously to ensure proper placement based on skill level, with adjustments made as needed throughout the year.
