Business Details
15 Years
experience
Quality Dance Instruction in a Modest, Non-Competitive Environment
Corner Dance Studio was founded on the belief that dance should be a joyful, inclusive, and values-driven experience. Our director, Christina Lloyd, began her dance journey at age 3 and later graduated from BYU with a dance degree. After selling her initial studio to focus on motherhood, she recognized a gap in Utah County for a modest, technique-focused dance environment. In 2011, she transformed her unfinished basement into a dedicated space for families seeking quality instruction without the pressures of competition. Over the years, weve expanded to a purpose-built underground studio with 12-foot ceilings and natural light, serving hundreds of students annually. Our team of seasoned instructors brings decades of professional experience, including performances with renowned companies and awards for choreography.We prioritize flexibility, allowing dancers to balance other activities while mastering ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and tumbling. Our commitment to modest attire, clean music, and age-appropriate choreography has created a welcoming community where students thrive. With two major recitals yearly and performance opportunities at local parades and conventions, we focus on growth, teamwork, and artistic expression. Our growth reflects the communitys trust in our mission to make dance accessible, enriching, and rooted in technical excellence.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Tumbling
Summer Dance Camps
Performing Companies
Clogging
Contemporary
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer experienced instructors with professional backgrounds in dance performance and education.
- Our flexible scheduling accommodates students balancing dance with other activities.
- We maintain a non-competitive environment focused on technical mastery and artistic growth.
- We provide age-appropriate choreography with a commitment to modesty and family values.
- Our custom-built studio features optimal lighting and space for safe, focused learning.
What people say
Welcoming environment
Experienced teachers
Flexible scheduling
Modest values
Technical excellence
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program builds technical proficiency from foundational positions to advanced pointe work. Students develop posture, flexibility, and terminology through barre and center exercises. Classes prepare dancers for performances and higher-level training while emphasizing proper alignment and artistry. This service caters to ages 5 and up with progressive levels.
Hip-Hop Instruction
Hip-hop classes teach rhythm, body control, and stage presence through kid-friendly choreography. Students learn foundational moves like isolations and grooves while developing performance confidence. Classes are divided by age groups (5-7 and 8-10) to ensure appropriate skill development in a high-energy, creative environment.
Tumbling & Acro
Tumbling courses focus on strength, coordination, and technical skills from basic rolls to advanced aerials. Students progress through levels requiring prerequisites, mastering cartwheels, walkovers, and acrobatic sequences. Classes emphasize safe technique development for dancers seeking to enhance their physical capabilities.
Performing Companies
Our five performing companies (Esprit to Ciel) offer structured team experiences for dedicated dancers. Members rehearse choreography for community performances, parades, and conventions while building discipline and camaraderie. Requirements range from 2-6 weekly training hours based on team level and dancer experience.
Summer Dance Programs
Seasonal summer programs include genre-specific classes and international folk dance camps. Students explore new styles through 90-minute workshops covering Israeli, Russian, Indian, and English dance traditions. The program runs June-July with flexible enrollment options for both continuing and new students.
People
Christina Lloyd
Studio Director
Christina began dancing at 3 and graduated from BYU with a dance degree. She founded Corner Dance Studio in 2011 after identifying a need for modest, technique-focused instruction in Utah County. With professional experience including UVSC Ballroom Team competitions and BYU Folk Dance achievements, she brings 20+ years of expertise to her role.
Laci Brewer
Jazz & Technique Instructor
Laci started dancing at 3 and trained under Rhonda Sevey-Wood at Utah Academy Dance Studio. She performed with Tanzsommer Innsbruck in Europe and has choreographed award-winning routines. With Nexus Dance and Corner Dance Studio experience, she emphasizes confidence-building and technical precision in her teaching approach.
Madison Valgardson
Jazz, Contemporary & Technique Instructor
Madison has danced professionally with the Radio City Rockettes and on a D1 Collegiate Dance Team. She choreographed productions for SCERA Shell and regional theaters while earning recognition for solo and team choreography awards. Her teaching focuses on helping students discover personal expression through structured technique.
Francesca Bianchi
Jazz, Contemporary & Tap Instructor
Francesca trained at Point Park University and performs with Co.MITT tap company under Jason Janas. She studied under Penny Saunders and Martha Graham disciples, bringing contemporary and tap expertise to her instruction. Her background includes theater performances and mentorship in both choreography and performance artistry.
Hannah Wakefield
Ballet Instructor
Hannah trained at Salt Lake Dance Center and earned distinction in Royal Academy of Dance exams. She performed with BYU Theatre Ballet and professional companies like Utah Metropolitan Ballet. Her expertise spans classical repertoire and pedagogy, with experience teaching students from beginner to pre-professional levels.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, clogging, contemporary, and tumbling. Our curriculum includes both recreational classes and structured performing company tracks.
What are your class age requirements?
We accept students starting at age 3. Combo classes accommodate 3-5 year olds, while specialized genre classes begin at age 5 with progressive levels through adolescence.
Do you require dance experience for enrollment?
No prior experience is needed for beginner classes. We assess students during trial sessions to ensure proper placement and offer Mom & Me classes for 2-year-olds.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in two annual recitals and community events including the Pleasant Grove and Lindon parades, Tuacahn performances, and regional conventions.
How do you handle scheduling conflicts?
We offer flexible scheduling and work with families to accommodate other extracurricular activities. Contact us directly to discuss specific scheduling needs for your children.
What are your costume and attire policies?
We require specific dancewear for each genre including leotards, tights, and appropriate footwear. Team dancers purchase uniforms through the studio to maintain consistency.
