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Premier Dance & Theater Education for Children
Founded in 2008, Broadway Dance Company has established itself as a premier destination for dance and tumbling instruction in the Southeastern United States. Our studio has earned distinction through exceptional performances at iconic venues including Walt Disney World, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Harlem Globetrotters halftime show. With over 15 years of operation, we combine professional expertise with a nurturing environment to develop young dancers' technical skills and personal confidence. Our certified instructors bring extensive industry experience from Broadway and film collaborations, including training with renowned choreographers like Andy Blankenbuehler and Mandy Moore. We maintain state-of-the-art facilities featuring sprung floors, professional lighting systems, and a dedicated theater space for comprehensive performing arts education.

Committed to both artistic excellence and character development, we provide age-appropriate instruction with a focus on clean music choices, modest costumes, and Christian values. Our comprehensive programs accommodate students from toddler age through advanced competition levels, ensuring personalized attention through limited class sizes. The studio's proven track record of producing nationally recognized competition teams demonstrates our technical proficiency and pedagogical effectiveness. We maintain transparent operations through detailed tuition structures and flexible payment options while fostering community engagement through theater productions and special events. Our consistent growthfrom humble beginnings in a rented space to a thriving 2-building campusreflects our enduring commitment to dance education and community service.
Services
Dance Classes Tumbling Lessons Theater Programs Birthday Parties Competition Teams Private Lessons Summer Camps Costume Rentals Performance Opportunities Parent Workshops
Details
  • Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 15 years of experience in professional dance instruction
  • Our studio has performed at Walt Disney World five times and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  • We maintain state-of-the-art facilities with sprung floors and professional lighting
  • Our instructors include former professional dancers and certified educators
  • We combine technical excellence with character development in a Christian environment
Services
Dance Classes
We offer comprehensive dance instruction for children aged 2 through teens in multiple styles including ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Our program develops technical proficiency while emphasizing artistic expression and physical development. Classes follow a structured curriculum with age-appropriate instruction ensuring proper technique development in a nurturing environment.
Tumbling Lessons
Our tumbling program builds strength, power, and flexibility through progressive skill development from basic rolls to advanced aerial maneuvers. Certified instructors guide students through safe progressions using professional matting systems and rod floors. Classes incorporate performance elements with costumes and recital participation for complete skill development.
Theater Programs
Theater Off Broadway provides musical theater production experience for children aged 6 and up through our 501c3 non-profit organization. Participants receive training in singing, dancing, and acting while preparing junior Broadway productions. The program features professional quality staging and performance opportunities in our 162-seat theater facility.
Birthday Parties
We host themed birthday celebrations featuring dance instruction and entertainment for children aged 2 through teens. Packages include instructor-led activities, themed decorations, and facility use with optional add-on services. Available themes include princess parties, glow dance events, and custom dance celebrations with capacity for up to 16 children per session.
Competition Teams
Selected students participate in competitive dance teams traveling to regional competitions in Nashville, Memphis, and St. Louis. The program has earned multiple top awards including Intermediate Champions and Best Choreography honors. Team membership requires audition and commitment to advanced training schedules throughout the performance season.
People
Mrs. Erin Hancock
Owner and Director
Erin Hancock is a dance education expert with over 17 years studio experience. A former professional dancer and Tony Award-winning choreographer trainee, she holds a Masters in K-12 Art Education. She established BDC in 2008 and expanded it to include Theater Off Broadway in 2019.
Miss Mia Hancock
Guest Choreographer
Professional Disney World entertainer and Auburn University student who returned to choreograph hip hop classes. She combines current industry experience with Christian values in her instruction approach, bringing fresh perspective from her national performance experience.
Miss Essie Wilds
Dance Teacher
15-year veteran student and instructor at BDC who teaches with warmth and experience. She balances teaching with healthcare work while maintaining strong community connections. Her teaching style emphasizes technical precision and student encouragement.
Morgan Stubblefield
Dance and Tumbling Teacher
18-year dance veteran with competitive experience who teaches tumbling and jazz. She combines physical training expertise from her Exercise Science degree with practical dance instruction experience to develop student technique and performance skills.
Mrs. Laura Birchem
Dance Teacher
Longtime instructor with early dance training from Star Dance Academy who teaches all styles at BDC. She brings professional experience from NASA Space Center performances while balancing social work and family commitments with her teaching responsibilities.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling classes with performance opportunities in our theater productions.
What are your student age requirements?
We accept students starting at age 2 through teen levels with class placements based on age and skill level.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, we have award-winning competition teams traveling to Nashville, Memphis, and St. Louis with audition-based enrollment.
Do you offer birthday party packages?
Yes, we host themed dance parties for children 2-16 with three package options and optional add-on services.
What payment options are available?
We accept PayPal, Venmo, check, and credit card payments with early payment discounts for multi-month commitments.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Yes, annual recitals include Christmas and spring performances with additional opportunities through Theater Off Broadway productions.