Business Details
Performing Arts Education for All Ages in St. Petersburg
Established by seasoned performers from New York City, our academy specializes in dance, music, and theater education for children and adults. With decades of combined experience across Broadway productions, national tours, and professional performance groups, we prioritize holistic development through artistic expression. Our curriculum focuses on instilling discipline, physical conditioning, and creativity while fostering a supportive environment for students to thrive. We offer diverse class styles, from ballet and jazz to voice training and musical theater, taught by industry professionals with proven expertise. Our unique approach emphasizes personal growth over competition, providing multiple performance opportunities to build confidence and community.Our team of certified instructors brings extensive stage and teaching experience, ensuring students receive both technical training and industry insights. We maintain small class sizes to personalize instruction and ensure individual progress tracking. Our facilities include professional-grade studios equipped for rehearsals and performances, supporting both educational and creative endeavors. We prioritize clear communication and structured planning to help families navigate enrollment and recital participation effectively. As a family-owned business, we remain committed to creating lasting memories through quality arts education.
Services
Dance Classes
Vocal Training
Music Lessons
Theater Workshops
Studio Rentals
Adult Fitness
Birthday Parties
Acro Classes
Costume Rentals
Performance Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer instruction from Broadway veterans with 10+ years of professional performance experience
- Our curriculum develops confidence through 2 annual recitals and live performance opportunities
- We provide personalized feedback with small class sizes and experienced teaching staff
- Our instructors include Tony Award collaborators and international touring professionals
- We focus on holistic development combining technical skill with creative expression
What people say
Exceptional instructors
Amazing performances
Creative environment
Professional facilities
Confidence growth
Services
Dance Classes
We offer comprehensive dance training in multiple styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. Our curriculum develops technical skills while fostering creativity and self-expression. Classes run from introductory levels through advanced training for aspiring professionals.
Vocal Training
Our vocal instruction combines classical techniques with modern performance training for all ages. Students work with experienced performers to improve range, control, and stage presence through personalized lesson plans and performance opportunities.
Theater Workshops
Our theater programs teach character development and stagecraft through Broadway-style training. Participants learn from industry veterans with experience in major productions to develop skills for stage and screen performances.
Studio Rentals
We provide professional-grade studio spaces for rehearsals, performances, and special events. Our five studios accommodate various group sizes with professional lighting and sound equipment available for rent.
Music Lessons
We offer private instruction in piano, guitar, bass, and ukulele with experienced musicians. Our programs focus on technical development while encouraging personal artistic growth through regular performance opportunities.
People
April Berry
Owner / Dance Instructor
Professional dancer with Broadway and national tour experience including Legally Blonde and Wonderland. Trained at Dancemaker Studios since age 5, specializing in ballet and modern styles. Developed teaching methods through workshops in Los Angeles and New York.
Jason Wooten
Owner / Vocal Instructor
Broadway performer in 8 major shows including Jekyll & Hyde and Grease. Holds BFA in Music Theatre and has directed regional productions. Composed original musicals and worked with Tony Award-winning theater professionals.
Alexandra Lahaye
Dance Instructor
Trained in New Hampshire from age 2, competing nationally for 10 years. Former Rockettes workshop participant and Citrus Bowl performer. Specializes in teaching competition team preparation and diverse dance styles.
Vashti Walters
Ballet Instructor
Classically trained ballerina certified in ABT National Training Curriculum. Performed with Tampa Ballet Theatre and Tampa City Ballet in principal roles. Focuses on technical excellence and professional development for advanced students.
Jessica Silva-Culbreath
Theater Director
Multidisciplinary theater professional with BA in Theatre Studies. Directed productions at colleges and community theaters. Combines directing expertise with technical theater knowledge gained through university and professional productions.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We accept students starting at age 2 through adults. Our curriculum includes toddler classes, youth programs, teen advanced training, and adult fitness dance classes.
Are there performance opportunities outside regular recitals?
Yes, we offer voice concerts, piano recitals, musical theater workshops, and film projects throughout the year in addition to our two annual major productions.
What dance styles do you teach besides classical ballet?
We offer tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, and musical theater dance styles. Specialized classes include acro/tumbling and street dance styles like litefeet.
Can students pursue private voice or music lessons?
Yes, we provide private instruction in singing, piano, guitar, bass, and ukulele with experienced professionals, including performers from Broadway and touring productions.
Do you offer studio space rentals for external events?
Yes, our five professional studios accommodate rehearsals, performances, and special events with varying capacities and technical capabilities available for rent.
What makes your theater program unique for young performers?
Our instructors include Broadway veterans who integrate professional techniques with age-appropriate training to develop both performance skills and stage confidence for theater and film.
