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Join the Spirit of Dance Studio in Allentown, PA
Spirit Of Dance Studio has been cultivating a passion for dance in students from kindergarten through 12th grade for 19 years. Our team of instructors brings decades of professional experience in diverse dance styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and tap. We offer structured programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers, emphasizing technical skill development and artistic expression. Our faculty includes certified educators with formal training from institutions like Kutztown University and Cedar Crest College. We provide performance opportunities through recitals and competitions, with students achieving top placements regionally.Our tuition structure includes monthly payments with all dance genres included, featuring small class sizes for personalized instruction. We maintain strict dress codes and provide costume guidelines for performances. Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, we serve local families seeking quality dance education. Our studio combines business administration expertise with creative arts instruction to create a supportive learning environment. We prioritize student growth through choreography workshops and guest instructor collaborations.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Lyrical/Contemporary
Hip Hop
Tap Dance
Musical Theatre
Choreography Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 19 years of dance education excellence in Allentown
- Instructors with 45+ years combined professional dance experience
- Offers 6+ dance styles including ballet, jazz, and lyrical
- Small class sizes with personalized instruction
- Competitive tuition includes all dance genres and recital participation
What people say
Amazing instructors
Excellent choreography
Great performance opportunities
Professional teaching environment
Well-structured classes
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique through structured barre work and center combinations. Students learn classical repertoire while building strength, flexibility, and grace. Instructors emphasize proper alignment and musicality for dancers aged 5-18.
Lyrical/Contemporary
This style blends ballet technique with emotional storytelling through movement. Classes focus on fluid transitions, floor work, and interpretive choreography. Students explore modern dance concepts while developing artistic expression and performance quality.
Hip Hop
Our hip hop program teaches street dance styles including breaking, popping, and locking. Classes emphasize rhythm, isolation movements, and freestyle expression. Students learn choreography to current popular music while developing performance confidence.
Choreography Workshops
These specialized sessions guide students through the choreographic process. Participants learn to create original routines using movement motifs and musical interpretation. Workshops culminate in showcase performances for family and friends.
Competition Training
Advanced students receive specialized coaching for dance competitions. Program includes solo/duet preparation, stage presence development, and critique sessions. Our dancers have earned multiple first-place awards at regional events.
People
Natalie Baker
Artistic Director
With 45+ years of dance experience, Natalie holds a Business Administration degree and Masters in Counseling. She teaches tap and musical theatre, combining business acumen with artistic expertise.
Bethany Baker
Tap Instructor
Certified K-12 educator with 20+ years dance training. Former gold team dancer at Kutztown University, teaching tap and musical theatre while maintaining active classroom teaching experience.
Ashlyn Auriemma
Ballet Instructor
Bachelor of Arts graduate with extensive stage experience as performer and dance captain. Teaches ballet, jazz, and lyrical while balancing 8th grade substitute teaching responsibilities.
Rachel Marks
Ballet Instructor
10+ years competitive dance experience with specialized training in ballet and jazz. Provides foundational instruction for younger students (K-5th grade) in weekly technique classes.
Gianna Baker
Choreographer
34 production veteran with 15 years studio experience. Currently pursuing computer science at Columbia University while providing special choreography instruction and guest masterclasses.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, tap, and musical theatre classes for students K-12th grade.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We host annual recitals and provide competition opportunities with choreography by our instructors and guest artists.
What are tuition costs?
Monthly tuition is $150 with a $50 registration fee. Costume fees range from $65-$85 per dance/class.
Do you have small class sizes?
Yes, our Tuesday and Wednesday evening classes maintain small groups for personalized instruction and technique development.
What qualifications do instructors have?
Our instructors hold college degrees in dance and education, with 10-45+ years professional experience in various dance disciplines.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, we require specific attire for each dance style to maintain proper technique and professional standards during classes.
