Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Georgetown, DE
Stars on 9 Dance Center has been dedicated to fostering artistic growth and confidence through dance and theater arts since 2016. Our founders bring over 30 years of combined experience from prestigious institutions like Janets Dance Studio in NYC and Allegro Dance Academy on the NJ shore. We offer a structured syllabus across 16 ballet levels, 21 tap levels, and 8 jazz levels, ensuring progressive skill development for students aged 2.5 to adults. Our curriculum emphasizes professional dance terminology, creative expression, and performance opportunities in annual recitals and prestigious venues like Radio City Music Hall. With a family-friendly environment and dress code designed to reduce competition and costs, we prioritize student growth over fashion.Our faculty includes industry professionals like Janet Layden, a Royal Academy of Dance member with expertise in teaching diverse learners, including those with special needs. We maintain partnerships with renowned institutions such as The Julliard School and Broadway Dance Center, preparing students for careers in the performing arts. Our alumni have earned scholarships to top programs and performed in major productions, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. We serve communities across Delaware while maintaining strong connections to New York City's dance scene. Our approach combines technical excellence with life skills development, creating well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz & Hip Hop
Lyrical and Praise
Ballroom
Musical Theatre
Adult Classes
Special Needs Programs
Summer Camps
Dance Supply Store
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer a structured syllabus with 16 ballet levels and 21 tap levels for progressive learning
- Our faculty includes Royal Academy of Dance members with 30+ years of teaching experience
- We provide performance opportunities at prestigious venues like Radio City Music Hall
- Our inclusive dress code reduces costs while maintaining professional standards
- We specialize in teaching diverse learners including those with special needs
Associations and certifications
- The Royal Academy of Dance
- Dance Masters of America
- Dance Educators of America
- Sacred Dance Guild
What people say
Amazing performance
Nurturing environment
Professional instructors
Confidence building
Creative expression
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program offers 16 levels of study following the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Students develop proper technique through barre work, center practice, and traveling combinations. Classes focus on posture, grace, and classical repertoire while preparing students for performances and advanced training opportunities.
Tap Dance
With 21 progressive levels, our tap program emphasizes musicality and precision. Students learn various styles from Broadway to rhythm tap while developing coordination and timing. Classes incorporate improvisation and performance preparation for competitive and recreational dancers.
Jazz & Hip Hop
This program combines traditional jazz technique with contemporary hip hop styles. Classes focus on isolations, syncopation, and choreography that reflects current trends while maintaining technical foundation. Students perform in multiple styles including Broadway jazz and street hip hop.
Special Needs Programs
Our inclusive programs accommodate students with diverse abilities including sensory processing disorders and developmental delays. Certified instructors use modified techniques to improve motor skills, confidence, and social interaction through structured dance activities tailored to individual needs.
Summer Dance Camps
Annual summer camps combine dance training with theater arts instruction. Participants learn full productions while developing performance skills, stagecraft, and creative expression. Camps culminate in showcases at professional venues and include guest instructors from major performing arts institutions.
People
Janet Layden
Artistic Director
A Royal Academy of Dance member with 30+ years experience, Janet founded two successful dance studios in NYC and NJ. She specializes in teaching diverse learners and has choreographed for Broadway and film productions. Her students have earned scholarships to top conservatories worldwide.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer for children?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and musical theatre classes for children starting at age 2.5. Our structured syllabus includes 16 ballet levels and 21 tap levels for progressive learning.
Do you have adult dance classes available?
Yes, we provide adult ballet, jazz, and tap classes for all skill levels. Our evening classes accommodate working professionals seeking recreational dance opportunities in a supportive environment.
What are your dress code requirements?
We maintain a simple dress code to reduce costs and competition. Specific attire requirements for each class are provided during registration to ensure proper fit and movement for technical training.
Can students with special needs participate?
Absolutely. Our instructors have experience teaching children with various needs including sensory processing disorders and developmental delays. We modify techniques to accommodate individual requirements while maintaining technical standards.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes, students participate in annual spring recitals and have performed at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, and Disney World through our special programs and partnerships.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes Royal Academy of Dance members, Dance Masters of America participants, and educators with decades of experience. Many have performed professionally on Broadway and in major productions.
