Business Details
31 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education in Kill Devil Hills, NC
Atlantic Dance has been dedicated to providing excellence in dance education to students on the Outer Banks of North Carolina since 1995. Our program caters to both recreational and serious dance students, offering a balanced curriculum designed to foster growth as dancers and creative individuals. We emphasize classical ballet as the foundation of all dance forms, complemented by instruction in tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical styles. Our approach, rooted in the Russian Vagonava style and Cecchetti methodology, ensures students develop a strong technical base.Owner and Director Mila Smith, a classically trained dancer, brings decades of expertise to our mission of cultivating poise, discipline, and self-confidence in young learners. Weekly classes run from September through May, culminating in an annual recital that showcases our students' achievements. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop their personality through music and dance, and our commitment to quality instruction reflects this philosophy.
Services
Classical Ballet
Tap Dance
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop Dance
Lyrical Dance
Annual Recital
Competition Prep
Dance Boutique
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer expert ballet training since 1995 with Russian Vagonava and Cecchetti methodologies
- Our program includes Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Lyrical dance instruction
- Weekly ballet classes develop foundational skills for all dance forms
- Owner Mila Smith brings professional dancer expertise to every lesson
- Annual June recital showcases student progress and achievements
Services
Classical Ballet
Our core discipline focuses on classical ballet technique using Russian Vagonava and Cecchetti methodologies. Students develop proper posture, alignment, and movement principles essential for all dance forms. This foundational training prepares dancers for advanced studies and potential college-level pursuits.
Tap Dance
Tap classes emphasize musicality and rhythm through precise footwork. Students learn various styles from traditional Broadway tap to modern percussive techniques, developing coordination and improvisational skills in a fun, energetic environment.
Jazz Dance
Our jazz program combines technical training with contemporary performance styles. Students explore Broadway, commercial, and competition jazz while building strength, flexibility, and stage presence through choreographed routines.
Hip Hop Dance
Hip hop classes teach urban dance styles including breaking, popping, and locking. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and personal expression through age-appropriate choreography that keeps them engaged and physically active.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical dance combines ballet and modern techniques to express emotions through movement. Students learn fluid, expressive choreography that emphasizes storytelling and musical interpretation while maintaining technical precision.
People
Mila Smith
Owner & Director
Mila Smith, a classically trained dancer with expertise in Russian Vagonava style and Cecchetti methodology, has directed Atlantic Dance since 1995. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes ballet as the foundation for all dance forms.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer Classical Ballet as our core discipline, plus Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Lyrical dance classes for comprehensive training.
When does the dance season run?
Our weekly classes operate from September through May each year, concluding with a June recital performance.
Is ballet required for all students?
Yes, we require weekly ballet classes as they provide essential technical foundation for all dance forms we teach.
Who is the studio director?
Owner and Director Mila Smith is a professional dancer trained in Russian Vagonava style with Cecchetti methodology expertise.
What performance opportunities exist?
All students participate in our annual June recital that showcases their progress and achievements throughout the season.
