Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance Studio in Waukesha
At Accent On Dance, we have dedicated ourselves to cultivating a vibrant environment where dancers of all ages and skill levels can thrive. Our studio has built a reputation for excellence through decades of experience in dance education, offering personalized instruction that nurtures both technical proficiency and artistic expression. Our team of seasoned instructors brings extensive professional expertise to every class, competition, and performance, ensuring students receive comprehensive training grounded in proven methodologies.We maintain industry leadership through innovative programming that balances rigorous technique development with creative exploration. Our commitment to quality is evident in our structured curriculum, which emphasizes progressive skill-building while maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individual growth. We uphold the highest standards of professionalism through transparent communication, ethical business practices, and consistent delivery of exceptional dance education services.
Services
Enrichment Program
Regional Teams
National Teams
Summer Camps
Intensives
Workshops
Ballet Classes
Pointe Training
Youth Dance Programs
Competition Teams
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of proven dance education expertise
- Our certified instructors provide personalized technical development
- We maintain a supportive environment for all skill levels
- Our curriculum combines creativity with structured progression
- We offer competitive teams with national performance opportunities
What people say
Nurturing environment
Experienced instructors
Technical growth
Artistic expression
Comprehensive programs
Services
Enrichment Program
Our 32-week Enrichment Program provides foundational dance education for all ages and skill levels. Focused on technical development and artistic expression, this program builds confidence through structured progression. Students receive expert instruction in a nurturing environment that emphasizes creativity and personal growth while developing essential dance skills.
Regional Teams
Regional Teams offer performance opportunities with local competitions. This program develops technical excellence through team collaboration and stage experience. Dancers receive specialized training in choreography, performance technique, and artistic expression while building teamwork skills and competitive spirit in a supportive environment.
National Teams
National Teams provide advanced training for serious dancers seeking national competition opportunities. This rigorous program focuses on technical mastery, artistic development, and performance excellence. Participants receive intensive instruction in advanced techniques while developing discipline, creativity, and professional performance standards for national stage appearances.
Summer Camps
Our Summer Camps maintain dance momentum through intensive training during school breaks. These programs combine technical drills with creative workshops and team-building activities. Designed to reinforce skills while introducing new techniques, camps offer themed sessions that keep dancers engaged and progressing throughout the summer months.
Ballet Classes
Ballet instruction focuses on foundational technique development for all skill levels. Classes emphasize proper form, body alignment, and classical technique while building strength and flexibility. Our certified instructors use progressive training methods to develop proper ballet posture, movement patterns, and performance quality in a structured learning environment.
People
Kellie Plath
Owner and Artistic Director
Kellie Plath brings decades of dance expertise to her role as Artistic Director, overseeing curriculum development and performance standards at Accent On Dance.
Christopher Plath
Owner and Business Admin
Christopher Plath manages business operations with extensive administrative experience, ensuring efficient studio management while maintaining artistic integrity.
Gracie Plath
Teacher and Choreographer
Gracie Plath combines teaching expertise with creative choreography, developing innovative routines that challenge students while emphasizing technical precision.
McKenna Plath
Teacher and Choreographer
McKenna Plath delivers specialized instruction and creates dynamic choreography that balances artistic expression with technical development for competitive dancers.
Elizabeth Harrison-Holmstrom
Ballet and Pointe Teacher
Elizabeth Harrison-Holmstrom specializes in classical ballet and pointe technique, bringing professional performance experience to her technical instruction and student development.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer programs for dancers aged 3 through adults with classes categorized by both age and skill level.
Do you offer competitive dance teams?
Yes, we have Regional and National competition teams with auditions held annually for serious dancers seeking performance opportunities.
What dance styles are taught?
Our curriculum includes ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, and lyrical with specialized instruction in each discipline.
Are summer programs available?
We offer summer intensives, workshops, and camps that maintain technical proficiency while introducing new creative elements.
What performance opportunities exist?
Annual recitals, competition events, and community performances provide regular stage experience for our dancers.
How are instructors qualified?
All instructors hold professional dance certifications with many maintaining active performance careers and competition judging credentials.
