Business Details
Your Premier Dance Academy in Marlborough, MA
Founded on the principles of inclusivity and artistic expression, Spirit in Motion Dance Academy has dedicated itself to nurturing dancers of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where passion for dance transcends perfection, fostering self-confidence and personal growth. With a team of highly trained instructors, we offer comprehensive training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and more, emphasizing technical excellence and emotional expression. Our curriculum caters to recreational learners and competitive performers alike, ensuring each student receives individualized attention. Through adaptive programs and specialized workshops, we empower dancers with diverse needs to explore their potential.With over two decades of collective teaching experience, our faculty combines pedagogical expertise with industry knowledge to deliver safe, innovative instruction. We maintain strong community ties through performance opportunities and outreach initiatives, positioning ourselves as a trusted leader in dance education. Our commitment to body-positive instruction and holistic development has earned recognition from families seeking compassionate, professional training. By blending tradition with contemporary techniques, we prepare dancers for both artistic fulfillment and technical mastery.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Lyrical
Modern
Tap
Adult Classes
Competition Training
Adaptive Dance Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer adaptive dance programs for diverse abilities with specialized instructors
- Our faculty includes certified teachers with decades of professional experience
- We provide competitive and recreational dance pathways tailored to individual goals
- Our curriculum integrates injury prevention and safe technical training methods
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and progress tracking
Services
Ballet Training
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training in barre work, center combinations, and performance pieces. Students learn proper alignment, musicality, and classical terminology while building strength and flexibility. Classes cater to all levels from beginner to advanced, with optional pointe instruction for qualified dancers.
Hip Hop Classes
This dynamic program teaches street dance styles including breaking, popping, and locking with emphasis on rhythm and personal style. Students explore hip hop's cultural roots while developing coordination, musicality, and improvisation skills through age-appropriate choreography and freestyle exercises.
Contemporary Dance
Our contemporary program blends ballet and modern techniques to create expressive, fluid movement. Dancers learn floor work, spatial awareness, and emotional storytelling while developing versatility through diverse choreographic styles and collaborative projects.
Competition Training
This advanced program prepares dancers for competitive stages with specialized coaching in choreography, technique, and stage presence. Participants receive personalized feedback and participate in regional/national competitions while building teamwork and performance confidence.
Adaptive Dance Programs
Specially designed classes use modified techniques and assistive tools to accommodate diverse physical and cognitive needs. Our certified instructors create individualized plans that promote mobility, self-expression, and social interaction through structured dance activities and creative movement therapy.
People
Kate Amdur
Founder/Director
Certified Movement Analyst with 25+ years dance training who developed adaptive curriculum combining special education and dance therapy. Holds Acrobatic Arts and Dance Teacher University certifications.
Kelly Maccioli
Ballet Instructor
Pointe Safe certified teacher with BFA in Fine Arts and 20+ years teaching experience. Former Dance Masters of America officer and competition director with expertise in ballet pedagogy.
Aura Ortiz
Hip Hop Specialist
Boston Arts Academy graduate who created S.E.E.D. empowerment program. Combines hip hop techniques with confidence-building exercises developed through university dance research and community outreach.
Travers King
Contemporary Instructor
BFA graduate from University of Hawaii with professional performance experience. Award-winning choreographer who directed youth ballet programs and taught at multiple regional dance institutions.
Cali Lentoni
Choreographer
Marketing Manager and competition team coach with 18+ years dance experience. Creates award-winning routines while maintaining current certifications in safe dance instruction methods.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, and tap in recreational and competitive formats.
Do you accommodate dancers with special needs?
Yes, we have adaptive programs and experienced instructors for dancers with diverse abilities.
What age groups do your classes serve?
We offer programs for children as young as 3 through adult dance enthusiasts.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we provide recitals, competitions, and community performance events throughout the year.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes certified teachers with specialized training in dance techniques and pedagogy.
