Business Details
Your Premier Destination for Dance Excellence
At Arabesque Dance Academy, we cultivate a vibrant, inclusive environment where dancers of all ages and skill levels thrive. Our mission is to foster artistic growth through diverse dance education, emphasizing technical excellence, creativity, and confidence. With a focus on personalized instruction, we offer tailored programs for preschoolers, grade-school students, and teens, ensuring each dancer progresses at their own pace. Our experienced instructors, many of whom are industry professionals, prioritize safety and joy in every class.From foundational movement to advanced performance techniques, we equip students with the tools to excel. Performance opportunities at NBA/WNBA games, parades, and recitals allow dancers to showcase their talents on dynamic stages. We believe dance is a universal language that builds community, self-expression, and lifelong passion. Whether pursuing recreational classes or competitive teams, our students benefit from structured curricula designed to challenge and inspire. Join a family where every dancer is celebrated as a star.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Dance
Jazz Instruction
Pom Squad
Tumbling Workshops
Contemporary Dance
Modern Technique
Acro Skills
Performance Teams
Summer Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer age-specific classes from preschool to teens with certified instructors
- Our students perform at NBA/WNBA games and major community events
- We provide placement-based advanced training for competitive dancers
- Our curriculum combines technical mastery with creative self-expression
- We maintain a safe, inclusive environment prioritizing individual progress
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through structured training in barre work, floor exercises, and performance pieces. Students learn proper posture, alignment, and classical terminology while building strength and grace. Classes cater to all levels from beginner preschoolers to advanced teens preparing for pointe work.
Hip Hop Dance
Dynamic hip hop classes teach current street dance styles using age-appropriate music and choreography. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and personal style while learning combinations that blend isolations, grooves, and freestyle elements in a high-energy environment.
Performance Teams
Audition-based performance teams offer competitive dance experiences at professional sporting events and community showcases. Members receive advanced training in choreography, stage presence, and teamwork while representing the academy at public appearances throughout the year.
Tumbling Workshops
Progressive tumbling classes build fundamental and advanced acrobatic abilities including rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and aerials. Safety-focused instruction emphasizes proper technique development for dancers seeking to enhance their physical capabilities and stage performance quality.
Summer Programs
Our summer dance intensives provide immersive training opportunities with specialized workshops in various styles. Participants engage in technique refinement, choreography creation, and performance preparation while enjoying themed weeks and guest instructor sessions.
People
Kimberley Stewart
Founder & Director
Kimberley Stewart established Arabesque Dance Academy with a vision to create an inclusive dance community. With decades of industry experience, she oversees curriculum development and instructor training while maintaining the academy's artistic standards.
Arianna Washington
Instructor
Arianna Washington brings professional performance experience to her jazz and contemporary classes. She specializes in creating engaging lesson plans that challenge students while maintaining technical precision and artistic expression.
Helen Jardon
Instructor
Helen Jardon focuses on early childhood dance education, developing age-appropriate curricula that introduce movement fundamentals through creative play and structured activities for preschool students.
Cameron Washington
Instructor
Cameron Washington teaches hip hop and tumbling classes, combining technical instruction with energetic choreography. He emphasizes safe progression through skill levels while fostering students' confidence and personal style.
Julianna Lattimore
Instructor
Julianna Lattimore specializes in advanced ballet and pointe training. With professional dance credentials, she mentors serious students through technical mastery and performance preparation for competitive and professional pathways.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, hip hop, pom, contemporary, modern, tumbling, and acro classes with specialized instruction for all skill levels.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! Our students perform at NBA/WNBA games, parades, recitals, and community events throughout the year.
What age groups do you accommodate?
We serve dancers aged 18 months through teens with age-specific programs in preschool, grade school, and teen divisions.
Do you have competitive teams?
Yes, we offer audition-based performance teams for dancers seeking advanced training and competitive opportunities.
How do class levels work?
Classes are structured by age and ability with placement evaluations ensuring proper skill-level matching for optimal progress.
Is summer programming available?
Our summer intensives include specialized workshops, guest instructors, and themed dance camps for continued skill development.
