Business Details
30 Years
experience
Premier Dance Classes for All Ages in Longwood, FL
Turning Point has been a cornerstone of the Longwood, FL community since 1996, offering comprehensive dance education for students aged 2 through adult. Our studio specializes in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Technique, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Acro, and more, with 8 levels of instruction and 18 experienced instructors. We pride ourselves on fostering a family-oriented yet professional environment that builds self-esteem, confidence, and physical well-being through structured, disciplined training. Our award-winning faculty includes nationally recognized choreographers and former professional dancers, with multiple instructors holding advanced degrees in education and dance.We serve as proud corporate sponsors for local schools and organizations, emphasizing community engagement and artistic excellence. With over 30 years of experience, we continue to expand our facilities and programs, including a 5,000 sq ft studio complex opening in Fall 2025. Our competition team has earned 7 national championships in 2024 alone, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in dance education and performance.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Hip Hop
Acro
Tap
Lyrical
Musical Theatre
Contemporary
Competition Team
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of dance education excellence in the Longwood community
- Our faculty includes nationally recognized choreographers and former professionals
- We provide age-appropriate instruction from toddler classes to adult programs
- Our competition team has earned multiple national championships annually
- We combine technical training with character development in a family-friendly environment
Services
Ballet
Our Ballet program teaches foundational dance technique through structured classes emphasizing proper placement, control, and discipline. Students develop grace, strength, and artistic expression while learning traditional ballet repertoire. This classical training benefits all dancers, enhancing performance across other dance styles and fostering lifelong physical well-being.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes focus on street-style dance techniques performed to contemporary music. Students learn choreography that develops rhythm, coordination, and personal style while building cardiovascular fitness. Our instructors emphasize creativity and self-expression within this dynamic dance form that remains consistently popular with younger generations.
Acro
Acrobatics combines dance and gymnastics elements to develop flexibility, strength, and balance. Our structured program teaches safe progressions from basic to advanced skills using proper matting and spotting techniques. This class enhances dancers' versatility while maintaining a strong focus on technical precision and injury prevention.
Competition Team
Our STARS Competition Team offers advanced training for serious dancers seeking performance excellence. Dancers receive specialized coaching in multiple styles, choreography, and stage presentation. The program includes convention attendance, guest instructors, and competition preparation that has earned multiple national championships annually.
Private Lessons
Private dance instruction provides personalized attention for skill development in specific dance styles. Our experienced instructors tailor sessions to individual goals, whether preparing for competitions, auditions, or personal growth. These one-on-one lessons allow focused technique refinement and accelerated progress in a supportive environment.
People
Danielle Justine
Studio Owner / Artistic Director
Owner with over 10 years as Artistic Director, trained in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. Winner of Choreographer of the Year 2023 and multiple national awards. Expanded studio space to double its original size.
Angela Kenski
Dance Instructor
Teaching since 2010, former varsity dance team captain at Lake Brantley High School. Specializes in Jazz and Lyrical, with 5 years teaching experience before relocating to New York. Holds early childhood education degree with business minor.
Jamie Jacoby
Dance Instructor
12-year competition veteran at Turning Pointe, FSU graduate with Bachelors and Masters degrees. Awarded Teacher of the Year 2021-2022 while teaching elementary education. Specializes in choreography for competition teams.
Kelli Quiles
Dance Instructor
16-year studio veteran, Florida State Golden Girl alumna. Teaches technique, jazz, lyrical, and acro. Former Royal Caribbean performer with 7 years teaching experience. Her choreography has won multiple national awards including choreography titles.
Megan Walker
Dance Instructor
Began dancing at age 2 as studio's first Tiny Dance student. Holds Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Rollins College. Awarded Teacher of the Year 2020 while teaching Kindergarten. Brings 10+ years classroom experience to dance instruction.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for children as young as 2 years old through adult programs, with specific age groupings from Tiny Dance (2-3) up to Junior/Teen classes (11+).
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our STARS Competition Team provides advanced training and performance opportunities, with multiple national championship wins in recent years.
What dance styles are available at your studio?
We teach Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Technique, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Acro, and various combo classes across different age groups.
Are trial classes available before registration?
Yes, we offer free trial classes so students can experience different dance styles before committing to our programs.
Do you have summer dance programs?
Our summer session runs June 14th - July 30th with classes at $15 per session. We feature guest instructors and special summer-only programming.
Can adults participate in dance classes?
Yes, we offer adult Tap classes and welcome dancers of all ages to explore our diverse dance curriculum.
