Business Details
23 Years
experience
Premier Dance Instruction for All Ages
Established in 2003, Starstruck Dance Academy has dedicated itself to nurturing dancers of all ages through quality instruction and a supportive environment. Our professional staff emphasizes self-confidence, proper technique, and safety with sprung marley floors in every studio room. We offer classes from toddler to adult levels, including ballet, hip hop, jazz, and lyrical, while maintaining competitive pricing and community engagement initiatives.Our instructors bring extensive experience, with many holding advanced degrees or professional certifications in dance education. The studio maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has received multiple local awards for excellence in dance education.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Jazz
Tap
Lyrical
Acro
Clogging
Musical Theatre
Adult Classes
Competitive Team
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with professional dance experience
- Sprung marley floors for injury prevention
- Inclusive environment for ages 2 to adult
- Community-focused programs with recital opportunities
- A+ BBB rating and multiple local awards
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Confidence growth
Supportive community
Professional instructors
Excellent technique
Lifelong friendships
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops discipline and grace through barre work, center exercises, and across-the-floor combinations. Certified instructors teach proper technique to students aged 3 and up, with special classes for advanced dancers requiring teacher permission. The curriculum emphasizes posture, balance, and traditional ballet vocabulary while preparing students for performance opportunities.
Hip Hop
High-energy hip hop classes focus on rhythm, coordination, and self-expression through street dance movements. Instructors teach age-appropriate choreography to children aged 3+ and adults, emphasizing strength development and performance skills. The program includes specialized boys-only classes and prepares students for competitive dance opportunities.
Competitive Team
Our award-winning competition teams offer advanced training in multiple dance styles for dedicated students. Participants receive specialized coaching in choreography, performance technique, and stage presence while building teamwork skills. The program has earned recognition at regional competitions and provides opportunities for national performance experiences.
Adult Classes
Designed for adult learners, these classes provide technical instruction in various dance styles while promoting physical fitness and creative expression. The welcoming environment accommodates beginners through intermediate dancers aged 18+, with flexible scheduling options that fit busy adult lifestyles while maintaining professional instruction standards.
Acro for Dance
Specialized acro classes enhance dance ability through flexibility training and strength-building exercises. Students learn basic acrobatic moves that complement their dance technique, with separate levels for beginning/intermediate and advanced dancers. The program focuses on safe progression while developing core strength and body awareness.
People
Emily Suing
Owner/Director & Instructor
BFA graduate from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with 20+ years teaching experience. Former award-winning performer and national dance convention instructor. Recognized for choreography excellence at multiple competitions.
Riley Kehr
Assistant & Performing Team Coach
Teaching since 2014 with 11 years competitive dance experience. UNL student pursuing secondary education degree while managing Type 1 Diabetes advocacy efforts.
Lauren Hageman
Instructor & Performing Team Coach
7-year competitive dancer with 15 years total experience. Specializes in ballet, lyrical, jazz, and tap instruction while maintaining active involvement in studio operations.
Skylar Schrock
Instructor & Assistant
Trained in multiple dance styles since age 4. UNL dance student with competition team experience. Currently serves as Vice President of UNL's Orchesis dance club.
Ariel Schmit
Instructor & Assistant
10-year dance veteran with 7 years competitive experience. Former state championship high school dance team member. Specializes in teaching confidence-building through dance instruction.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for dancers aged 2 through adult with appropriate levels for all experience backgrounds.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our award-winning Stars Performing Team provides competitive dance experiences for dedicated students.
What dance styles are available?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro, clogging, musical theatre, and Irish dance.
Are adult dance classes available?
Yes, we offer multiple adult classes weekly for beginning to intermediate dancers aged 18+.
What safety measures do you have?
All studios feature sprung marley floors, certified instructors, and secure observation windows for student safety.
How do recitals work?
Annual recitals held in May with dress rehearsals the preceding week at Lincoln Northwest High School.
