Business Details
15 Years
experience
Premier Dance Training in Burlington, NC
Since 2011, Angela's School Of Dance has been dedicated to cultivating technically skilled and artistically expressive dancers through our comprehensive training programs. Founded on the principles of classical ballet, our curriculum integrates the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, combining rigorous technique with dancer health and child development. Our team of accomplished instructors brings decades of professional experience to a nurturing environment where students aged 3-18 develop discipline, creativity, and mutual respect. We emphasize ballet as foundational training while offering progressive instruction in pointe, variations, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop.Our students regularly participate in prestigious programs like UNC School of the Arts and Governors School of NC, with many joining local dance teams and theatrical productions. Through annual performances of The Nutcracker and Spring Concert, we provide valuable stage experience while fostering lifelong friendships and a deep appreciation for dance. Our ABT-certified faculty maintains the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, creating a supportive atmosphere where young dancers thrive both artistically and personally.
Services
Ballet
Pointe Variations
Jazz
Tap
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Musical Theatre
Acro
Nutcracker Production
Spring Concert
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Established in 2011 with proven success in dance education
- ABT-certified instructors implementing nationally recognized curriculum
- Nurturing environment emphasizing personal growth and technical mastery
- Performance opportunities in professional productions annually
- Alumni participating in prestigious programs like UNC School of the Arts
Associations and certifications
- American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum
What people say
Amazing teachers
Best environment
Great instructors
Love of dance
Amazing place
Services
Ballet Training
Our core ballet program develops foundational technique through the ABT National Training Curriculum. Students master proper alignment, musicality, and artistic expression while building strength and flexibility. This structured approach prepares dancers for all styles while emphasizing classical ballet's timeless principles.
Pointe Variations
Designed for experienced dancers, our pointe program focuses on safe progression through proper shoe fitting and gradual skill development. Students learn classical variations emphasizing artistry and technical precision while maintaining injury prevention protocols under certified instruction.
Acro Dance
This program combines dance with acrobatic elements taught by certified instructors. Students learn controlled flexibility, balance, and tumbling techniques that enhance overall dance ability while maintaining safety standards for proper muscle development.
Contemporary Dance
Our contemporary classes blend ballet technique with expressive movement vocabulary. Dancers explore dynamic phrasing and emotional storytelling through improvisational exercises and choreographed pieces that challenge artistic interpretation and physical versatility.
Hip Hop Classes
Students develop rhythm, coordination, and performance energy through various hip hop styles. Our certified instructors teach proper technique while encouraging personal expression within structured choreography that keeps students engaged and physically challenged.
People
Betsy Walker
Founder & Instructor
ABT-certified instructor with extensive training in her mother's Wilson, NC studio. Completed ABT Teacher Training Intensive through Level 5, bringing decades of professional experience to BDC's curriculum.
Isabel Pulido
Instructor
Vaganova-trained dancer and teacher raised in North Carolina. Trained in Artistic Motion School of Arts' Preparatory Academy, providing expert ballet instruction grounded in proven methodology.
Juliana Gagliano
Instructor
Started dancing at 14 through a liturgical group in Jamestown, NC. Developed passionate expertise in dance education through specialized training and practical teaching experience at BDC.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer ballet, pointe variations, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro classes for ages 3-18.
Are you affiliated with any dance organizations?
We implement the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum and our lead instructor holds ABT certification through Level 5.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes, we produce annual performances of The Nutcracker and Spring Concert featuring student dancers.
How do students benefit beyond technical training?
Our program develops discipline, creativity, mutual respect, and lifelong friendships through collaborative dance education.
What makes your teaching approach unique?
We combine ABT-certified classical ballet training with child development principles in a nurturing, student-centered environment.
Can dancers pursue professional careers through this program?
Our graduates regularly participate in advanced programs at UNC School of the Arts and Governor's School of NC.
