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Award-Winning Dance Classes in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Academy of Dance is a multi-national award-winning dance institution serving students from ages 2 and older. With two state-of-the-art facilities in Inverness and Trussville, Alabama, we offer over 100 class options across genres like ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary for all skill levels. Our competitive teams have earned recognition as top elite studios, and our faculty comprises industry professionals with extensive accolades. We prioritize personalized instruction, financial accessibility, and fostering a passion for dance through innovative programs tailored to students' needs. 
Services
Dance Classes
Competitive Teams
Summer Camps
Recital Programs
Private Lessons
Drop-In Classes
Choreography Services
Dance Workshops
Audition Preparation
Performance Training
Highlights and features
- Our faculty includes nationally recognized instructors with decades of combined teaching experience
- Five-time consecutive top elite studio recipient in local competitions
- State-of-the-art facilities with spring-raised Marley flooring in 8,000-9,500 sq ft spaces
- Three competitive team levels accommodating diverse skill and commitment levels
- Over 100 class options spanning 10+ dance genres for ages 2-19
Services
Dance Classes
Our comprehensive dance curriculum serves students ages 2-19 with 100+ class options across genres like ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Classes are structured by age and skill level, from beginner to pre-professional, with specialized programs for technical development and artistic expression. Our instructors provide personalized attention to foster growth in both technique and performance quality.
Competitive Teams
Our award-winning competitive program features three tiers: Tiny Tot Team (ages 2-5), Premiere Team (ages 6-12), and Elite Team (ages 6+). Dancers receive advanced training while developing stage presence and teamwork skills. The program has earned multiple national championships and consistently produces scholarship recipients and professional-level performers.
Summer Camps
Our themed summer programs combine technical training with creative exploration for ages 2-18. Options include weekly day camps and flexible drop-in class packages that maintain dance conditioning during school breaks. Activities integrate costume elements, props, and cross-genre choreography to keep dancers engaged while preparing for the upcoming recital season.
Private Lessons
Individualized instruction focuses on specific skill development, audition preparation, or personalized choreography. Sessions are tailored to each student's goals with expert guidance from our award-winning faculty. Private lessons complement group classes by providing concentrated attention to refine technique and build confidence.
Recital Programs
Our annual recital program showcases student progress through professionally produced performances. Participants learn full-length productions with elaborate costumes and staging while developing performance skills. The program emphasizes teamwork and stagecraft, culminating in a May production that celebrates the year's achievements for all skill levels.
People
Autumn Armstrong
Studio Director
With 30 years of dance instruction experience, Autumn holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama. She choreographed numerous national champion routines and combines business acumen with artistic expertise to lead Birmingham Academy of Dance's operations and curriculum development.
Spencer Brown
Co-Director
A decorated competitive dancer with titles including Miss Platinum and Miss Elite Teen Dance, Spencer graduated from the University of Alabama. She brings extensive performance experience and teaching expertise to her role, specializing in multiple dance genres and competitive preparation.
Brandon Norris
Dance Instructor
A 7-time Clogging Champions of America national titleholder, Brandon co-owns Dynamic Dance and has choreographed for Fox's So You Think You Can Dance. He shares his expertise in clogging and performance through engaging instruction for students of all levels.
Shaina Johnston
Dance Instructor
With a BFA in Dance from Troy University, Shaina trained internationally in Italy and brings experience from Alabama Ballet. She specializes in contemporary and hip-hop instruction while emphasizing technical terminology and dance history in her teaching approach.
Mary Bailey Campbell
Dance Instructor
A former Alabama Ballet apprentice, Mary received Royal Academy of Dance distinctions and trained in multiple styles including ballet and contemporary. She brings professional performance experience to her instruction, having performed in major classical ballet productions across the Southeast.
Questions
What age groups do your dance programs accommodate?
Our programs serve dancers aged 2-19 years, with specific class divisions for Tiny Tots (ages 2-5), youth, and teen/adult levels across all skill categories.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, we have three competitive team levels: Tiny Tot Team (ages 2-5), Premiere Team (ages 6-12), and Elite Team (ages 6+), with varying commitment requirements and competition schedules.
What dance styles are available at your studio?
We offer 10+ dance genres including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tap, clogging, acro, musical theater, and leaps & turns, with specialized instruction in each discipline.
Are summer dance programs available?
Our summer programs include themed day camps and flexible drop-in class packages with options for weekly attendance or unlimited access to maintain dance conditioning during school breaks.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes nationally recognized instructors with degrees in dance, multiple competition awards, and professional performance experience from companies like Alabama Ballet and Broadway productions.
How do recital performances work?
Our annual recital features professionally produced performances in May, with rehearsals integrated into regular classes. Participants receive costumes and perform full-length productions showcasing their year's training progress.
