Business Details
Premier Dance School in Lancaster, PA
Lancaster Dance Academy has been dedicated to nurturing artistic excellence and technical proficiency in dancers of all ages since our founding. Our comprehensive curriculum spans ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and contemporary styles, catering to students from early childhood through high school. With a faculty of experienced instructors and guest artists, we provide personalized training that emphasizes proper technique, creative expression, and performance readiness.Our annual two-week summer intensive programs offer immersive skill development opportunities, while specialized workshops cater to younger dancers beginning their dance journey. We maintain rigorous standards in dance education while fostering a supportive environment that encourages individual growth and artistic exploration. Through structured class offerings and community-building events, we strive to cultivate a lifelong passion for dance in our students.
Services
Baby Ballet
Jazz Classes
Lyrical Dance
Hip-Hop Training
Summer Intensives
Contemporary Dance
Pointe Technique
Tap Dance
Leaps & Turns
Ballet Technique
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ dance styles for ages 3 to 12th grade with certified instructors
- Our summer intensives feature guest artists from professional dance companies
- Customized training programs for beginner through advanced dancers
- Structured curriculum with progressive skill development benchmarks
- Specialized workshops for early childhood dance education
Services
Baby Ballet
Structured ballet instruction for 3-year-olds introduces fundamental techniques through playful movement activities. Classes focus on developing coordination, rhythm, and basic ballet positions while maintaining age-appropriate engagement. Our certified instructors use specialized teaching methods to nurture young dancers' physical and creative growth.
Summer Intensives
Two-week and four-day intensive programs provide immersive training with master instructors. Participants receive technical instruction in ballet, contemporary, and specialty styles while developing performance skills. These programs include daily technique classes, choreography workshops, and guest artist masterclasses for comprehensive skill development.
Hip-Hop Training
Our hip-hop classes teach foundational street dance techniques including isolations, grooves, and freestyle movement. Instructors emphasize rhythm, musicality, and personal expression while maintaining technical precision. Classes incorporate current industry trends and performance opportunities for all skill levels.
Pointe Technique
Advanced ballet training for dancers aged 10+ focuses on proper pointe work alignment and strength development. Classes emphasize safe progression through technical exercises and classical repertoire. Students must demonstrate sufficient ankle strength and ballet foundation before beginning pointe training.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical classes combine ballet technique with emotional storytelling through movement. Instructors focus on fluid transitions, expressive quality, and musical interpretation. Dancers learn to convey narrative themes while maintaining technical accuracy in a supportive creative environment.
People
Kadie Lancaster Dornak
Owner / Instructor
Founder and lead instructor with extensive dance education and performance experience. Specializes in ballet technique and choreography for competitive and recreational dancers.
Carli Graves
Instructor
Certified dance instructor with expertise in contemporary and lyrical styles. Brings professional performance experience to student training programs.
Carli Pope
Instructor
Specialized dance educator focusing on early childhood movement development and foundational technique instruction.
Peyton Guerrero
Instructor
Hip-hop and jazz specialist with industry experience in choreography and performance training for youth dancers.
Aubrey Kelley
Instructor
Ballet and pointe technique instructor with professional performance background. Focuses on technical precision and injury prevention for advanced dancers.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary, tap, and pointe classes with specialized technique training.
What are your summer program options?
Our summer offerings include a two-week general intensive ($50), July advanced intensive ($195), and mini workshops ($75-$125).
What are the age requirements for classes?
Classes start at age 3 (by January 1) for baby ballet through 12th grade, with specific age ranges for each program level.
Do you require dance attire?
Yes, we have specific dress codes for each discipline including leotards, tights, and appropriate footwear for each class type.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available online through our website with a $90 per dancer or $170 family registration fee.
