Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Bowling Green
Since 1985, Julies Dance Studio has been dedicated to fostering personal growth through dance education. Our mission centers on creating a positive learning environment where students of all ages develop technical proficiency, self-confidence, and lifelong friendships. With over four decades of experience, we offer comprehensive instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and specialty styles, emphasizing holistic development of body, mind, and spirit.Our faculty comprises nationally recognized instructors with extensive performance and teaching credentials, including affiliations with prestigious institutions like the Royal Academy of Dance. We prioritize non-competitive learning while providing performance opportunities through annual recitals and community events. Our commitment to quality dance education has made us a trusted leader in family-friendly arts programming across Northwest Ohio.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Contemporary
Acro-Tumbling
Hip-Hop
Pointe
Musical Theater
Zumba
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 41 years of proven expertise in dance education
- Our faculty includes nationally recognized instructors
- We provide diverse dance styles from ballet to hip-hop
- We emphasize non-competitive, holistic student development
- We host annual community performance events
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn foundational techniques while building strength, flexibility, and grace. Classes cater to all levels from preschool beginners to advanced dancers preparing for professional opportunities.
Acro-Tumbling
This program combines dance with acrobatic skills to enhance coordination and physical development. Students progress through skill-based levels while maintaining dance artistry. Classes focus on safe technique development for dancers aged 4-18.
Hip-Hop
High-energy hip-hop classes teach current street dance styles in a creative environment. Students develop rhythm, musicality, and choreography skills while building confidence through dynamic movement patterns suitable for all experience levels.
Contemporary
Our contemporary program blends ballet and modern techniques to foster emotional expression and artistic creativity. Classes emphasize fluid movement transitions and personal interpretation while maintaining technical discipline for dancers in grades 4 and above.
The Nutcracker Production
Annual community production offering performance opportunities for students of all levels. This holiday tradition combines traditional choreography with modern interpretations, featuring local talent in a professional theater setting with annual showtimes in November.
People
Julie A. Setzer
Director of Dance
Celebrating 50 years in dance and 39 years as studio director, Julie holds advanced certifications from the Royal Academy of Dance and University of Nevada Las Vegas. She has trained with renowned instructors including Cecchetti Council members and Broadway professionals.
Sara Whitman
Teacher & Backstage Director
With 31 years of dance experience and 18 years teaching, Sara specializes in ballet, tap, and jazz. She manages travel planning business while serving as Backstage Director for annual recitals and mentoring student performers.
Andrea Krieger
Acro-Tumbling Instructor
Teaching for 15 years with 31 years of dance experience, Andrea combines acro-tumbling expertise with competitive gymnastics background. She balances instruction with a 20-year career in automotive management while raising three children.
Tim Barker
Modern Dance Specialist
BGSU graduate with 8 years teaching experience, Tim specializes in contemporary and ballet. He brings professional performance experience from Dayton Opera and Contemporary Dance Company to his instruction while choreographing local productions.
Stephanie Bell
Multi-Discipline Instructor
Starting as a student at age 2, Stephanie transitioned to teaching after earning her BFA from Ball State University. She instructs ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary while maintaining performance experience across multiple dance genres.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer for children?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, acro-tumbling, hip-hop, lyrical, and musical theater classes for children starting at age 3, with specialized programs for preschool through high school levels.
Do you provide adult dance classes?
Yes, we offer adult tap fitness classes as drop-in sessions for both experienced dancers and beginners seeking recreational exercise in a supportive environment.
How can I register for classes?
Register online through our website or download paper forms from our office. We accept multiple payment methods including credit cards, checks, and cash for your convenience.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual recitals like Star-Style and The Nutcracker BalletAll Jazzed Up!, with additional opportunities in community events and professional showcases throughout the year.
Are there competitive dance options?
While our primary focus is non-competitive education, we provide performance-based learning with opportunities for advanced students to participate in professional-level productions and national performance events.
What makes your studio unique?
Our 41-year legacy combines technical excellence with holistic development, nurturing creativity and confidence through dance while maintaining small class sizes and personalized instruction for every student.