Business Details
32 Years
experience
Premier Dance & Tumble Classes for All Ages
ExtravaDance & Tumble Performing Arts Center has been nurturing dancers for nearly three decades, offering a comprehensive approach to dance education. Our state-of-the-art studio in Kernersville, NC, provides a structured yet joyful environment where students develop technical proficiency and personal growth. Our instructors prioritize age-appropriate instruction, modest costuming, and fostering relationships with students and families.We emphasize lifelong benefits such as self-discipline, leadership, and confidence through ballet, tap, jazz, acro, and hip hop. With two locations and a commitment to community engagement, we serve recreational and competitive dancers aged 1.5 to adults.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
Acro/Tumbling
Cheernastics
Lyrical
Performance Teams
Competition Teams
Adult Classes
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 30 years of experience in dance education
- Certified instructors with personalized teaching approaches
- Age-appropriate curriculum for recreational and competitive dancers
- Community-focused events like annual recitals and charity fundraisers
- Two modern studios with flexible class options
What people say
Experienced instructors
Supportive environment
Annual recitals
Flexible class options
Community involvement
Services
Ballet Classes
Ballet instruction for ages 3 through adults, focusing on classical technique and barre work. Classes emphasize posture, flexibility, and artistic expression. Students progress through leveled training to build strength and precision in a nurturing environment.
Acro/Tumbling
Acrobatic Arts-certified tumbling classes for ages 5 and up. Curriculum includes strength training, flexibility, and floor tumbling skills. Students learn techniques applicable to dance and cheer, with levels from beginner to advanced tumbling and stunts.
Hip Hop
Age-appropriate hip hop classes for children aged 4-6 (Hippity Hop) and 7+ (Hip Hop). Focuses on urban dance styles, rhythm, and performance energy. Music is edited for appropriateness while maintaining contemporary dance trends.
Competition Teams
Audition-based competition teams for ages 5 and up. Requires increased weekly training hours with emphasis on technical excellence. Participates in local and national competitions, with choreography and team-building activities throughout the season.
Dreams In Motion
Adaptive dance program for special needs students of all ages and abilities. Tailored instruction focuses on motor skills, self-expression, and social interaction. Classes are inclusive and designed to accommodate various physical and cognitive requirements.
People
Sara B. Walser
Owner/Studio Director
Sara Walser founded ExtravaDance & Tumble 30 years ago, creating a welcoming environment for dance education. She oversees studio operations and ensures quality instruction across both locations. Her leadership emphasizes family engagement and community outreach.
Erica Bava Summerlin
Artistic Director
Erica Bava Summerlin serves as Artistic Director and Competition Team coordinator. With extensive dance and cheerleading expertise, she develops curriculum and choreography for competitive programs. She mentors instructors to maintain technical standards.
Rachael Liberto
Assistant Competition Director
Rachael Liberto assists with competition team management and instruction. She specializes in choreography and technique training, preparing dancers for local and national competitions while emphasizing skill progression and team cohesion.
Aimee Crepeau
Director of Dreams In Motion
Aimee Crepeau leads the adaptive dance program, designing inclusive classes for special needs students. She ensures accessible instruction methods and collaborates with families to create personalized dance experiences that promote physical and emotional growth.
Shelby Ijames
Showtime Team Director
Shelby Ijames directs performance teams that entertain at community events. She organizes schedules for local appearances and integrates additional dance styles into performance routines, ensuring engaging presentations for diverse audiences.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro/tumbling, cheernastics, and performance teams. Specialized programs include Dreams In Motion for special needs students and adult ballet classes.
When is your annual recital?
Our main recital typically occurs during the first or second weekend in June, accommodating local graduation schedules. Additional performances include Christmas shows and spring events.
Do you have observation policies?
We limit classroom observation to avoid distractions but allow parents to watch the final 15 minutes of class monthly. Full recital participation ensures families see student progress.
What are your payment methods?
We accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and online payments. Monthly tuition requires a $25 registration fee per student, with late fees applied after the 9th of each month.
How do you handle weather-related closures?
We follow our own schedule for weather closings, notifying families via email and studio recordings by 2:00 p.m. on affected days. Make-up classes are scheduled closer to recital season.
Can students try different dance styles?
Yes! Radiant Stars program (ages 12+) allows personalized schedules across multiple styles. Combination classes for younger students also introduce various dance techniques.
