Filippetti's Academy Of Dance Arts

At Filippetti's Dance Academy, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality dance education in a supportive, nurturing, and fun environment. Our mission is to instill a love of dance in each student, and we believe that dance is a valuable way to learn and grow. With over 30 years of experience, our well-established school is conveniently located in Historic Hanover Square in Horseheads.

Meet Our Team

We are fortunate to have an exceptionally talented and dedicated team of instructors who have degrees and backgrounds in dance, theatre, and early childhood education. Our owner, Mia Filippetti Wise, is a renowned choreographer and instructor who has performed in numerous musicals and has taught at Elmira College. Our studio director, Jennifer Karski, is a certified dance educator with a BA in Dance, Theatre, and Communications from Alfred University. Together, our team brings extensive knowledge and expertise to ensure that our students receive the best possible dance education.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of dance instruction for students of all ages, from pre-school to adult. Our classes include ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, and creative movement. Our ballet classes focus on developing technique, flexibility, and musicality, while our tap classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, and musicality. Our jazz classes are high-energy and fun, perfect for dancers who love to move. Our tumbling program is designed to provide a safe and progressive approach to gymnastics and acro. Our creative movement classes are designed for young children, incorporating basic dance techniques, singing, and learning.

Class Descriptions

Ballet: Our ballet classes teach students the fundamentals of classical ballet, including barre work, adagios, grand allegros, and petit allegros. Our experienced instructors emphasize proper technique, flexibility, and musicality.

Tap: Our tap classes explore the art of creating sound and music with your feet. Students learn age-appropriate steps and rhythms while developing their sense of musicality.

Jazz: Our jazz classes are high-energy and fun, focusing on stretching, flexibility, and dance elements like kicks, isolations, leaps, and turns.

Tumbling: Our tumbling program is designed to provide a safe and progressive approach to gymnastics and acro. Students learn proper techniques, and instructors provide individual attention and feedback.

Creative Movement: Our creative movement classes are designed for young children, incorporating basic dance techniques, singing, and learning. These classes promote social, physical, and emotional development.

Combination Classes

Our combination classes provide students with a foundation in multiple dance styles. Our Ballet/Tap/Tumbling Combination classes introduce students to ballet, tap, and tumbling techniques, while our Ballet/Tap Combination classes focus on more advanced steps and combinations.