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Premier Dance Classes in Castle Rock, CO
Boutique Dance Academy is dedicated to enriching students' lives through the art of dance, fostering self-esteem, discipline, and teamwork in a supportive environment. Our experienced instructors provide personalized attention, ensuring each student develops technical proficiency and confidence. We offer both competitive and recreational dance programs tailored to individual goals, emphasizing creativity, commitment, and community. Our curriculum includes acro, hip hop, tap, ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles, taught in three versatile studios. Students perform twice yearly in the Snowcase and annual recital, gaining valuable stage experience.Certification in acrobatic arts enhances versatility across dance disciplines. Customizable class options allow families to control their dancer's involvement level and financial commitment. A smaller studio atmosphere cultivates a family-like environment, promoting rapid progression and engagement. Participation in regional conventions and workshops with industry professionals ensures a well-rounded education. Located in Castle Rock, we prioritize safety, inclusivity, and lifelong skill development. By balancing structured technique with emotional expression, we prepare students for future success in and beyond dance.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Tap
Jazz
Acro
Contemporary
Lyrical
Pilates
Stretch Class
Private Lessons
Highlights and features
- Experienced instructors with industry certifications
- Personalized attention in small class settings
- Customizable performance and competition options
- Biannual professionally produced recitals
- Specialized acro certification with professional choreographers
What people say
Personalized attention
Professional instructors
Family-like environment
Biannual recitals
Flexible options
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program builds foundational technique through barre work, center combinations, and across-the-floor patterns. Students develop proper posture, turnout, and musicality while learning traditional terminology. Pointe classes prepare advanced dancers for en pointe work with ankle strengthening exercises, balance training, and classical repertoire. This disciplined approach enhances all dance styles while fostering grace, precision, and artistry.
Hip Hop
Urban-style hip hop instruction covers popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle movement to contemporary music. Classes emphasize rhythm, isolation techniques, and improvisation skills. Students learn trending choreography while developing coordination and performance presence. This upbeat program builds confidence through self-expression while maintaining technical fundamentals and stage-ready energy.
Acro
Certified instructors teach progressive acrobatic skills including chin stands, handstands, and flexibility tricks. Class structure balances strength training with dance integration, focusing on safe progression through levels. Students enhance spatial awareness and body control while incorporating acrobatics into choreography, improving overall dance versatility and performance impact.
Lyrical/Contemporary
Combining ballet technique with emotional expression, lyrical classes emphasize fluidity and dynamic contrasts. Advanced students explore contemporary techniques focusing on floor work, inversion, and innovative movement patterns. Emphasis on musical interpretation and storytelling prepares dancers for competition solos and ensemble pieces requiring artistic maturity and technical precision.
Private Lessons
Individualized instruction targets specific goals in choreography refinement, audition preparation, or technical correction. Sessions focus on personalized skill development for competition solos, group pieces, or foundational improvement. This concentrated attention accelerates progress while addressing individual strengths and challenges in technique, artistry, or performance delivery.
People
Jamie Franco
Studio Manager
Overseeing daily operations with 10+ years of dance administration experience. Ensures seamless program delivery while maintaining the studio's welcoming environment. Connects directly with families for personalized support.
Terri-Sue Dorn
Company Director
Directs competitive programming with professional performance background. Develops curriculum standards and mentors instructors. Brings industry expertise from national dance conventions to student training programs.
Leah Craft
Company Director
Co-directs competitive initiatives with specialized knowledge in choreography and competition preparation. Focuses on dancer development through structured technique-building and creative expression in performance contexts.
Debbie Ricks
Event Coordinator
Organizes performances and special events with 15 years in dance production. Manages logistics for Snowcase and annual recital productions. Ensures smooth coordination of technical elements and volunteer teams.
Alexa Bonomo
Dance Instructor
Teaches multiple styles including jazz and contemporary. Competes nationally as performer and choreographer. Brings current industry trends into classroom instruction while maintaining technical foundations.
Questions
What age can children start dance classes?
We accept students aged 2+ with tiny-tot combo classes designed for motor skill development and introduction to dance basics.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide one free trial class for new students with liability form completion required prior to participation.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students perform twice annually in our professionally produced Snowcase (December) and end-of-year recital (May/June).
What dance styles are available?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro, contemporary, lyrical, and combo classes for ages 2 through adult.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes, we offer 10% tuition discount for second and subsequent siblings enrolled during the regular dance season.
Do classes run year-round?
Our main season runs August-May. June and July feature summer intensives and specialized workshops for continued training.
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