Business Details
14 Years
experience
Premier Dance Training in Huntingdon, PA
Established in 2012 by former professional dancers Kristin Shoaf Roberts and Jamie Rhett Roberts, our academy provides comprehensive dance education rooted in classical ballet while embracing diverse styles such as tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and modern. Our faculty combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to nurturing both technical proficiency and personal growth. We maintain state-of-the-art facilities featuring sprung Marley floors to ensure dancer safety and longevity, complemented by dedicated parent lounges with live class viewing. Through masterclasses and competitive opportunities, we cultivate well-rounded artists prepared for professional dance careers or lifelong appreciation of the art form.Our curriculum challenges students to develop confidence, discipline, and artistic expression while fostering a supportive community environment. With over 30 years of combined teaching experience among senior staff, we maintain rigorous pedagogical standards aligned with professional dance industry practices. Our alumni have secured performance opportunities at regional and national levels, validating our training methodology's effectiveness. The academy's affiliation with Regional Dance America expands access to prestigious performance networks. We remain dedicated to evolving our programs while preserving foundational ballet principles that form the cornerstone of our instruction.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip-hop
Contemporary
Modern
Acro
Pas de Deux
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of professional dance instruction experience
- Our faculty includes former professional dancers and competition coaches
- State-of-the-art sprung Marley flooring system for injury prevention
- Affiliated with Regional Dance America performance network
- Comprehensive curriculum from recreational to pre-professional levels
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops technical mastery through structured training in classical technique, pointe work, and partnering. Students progress through recognized syllabi while building performance skills. Faculty emphasize proper alignment, musicality, and artistic expression. This foundation prepares dancers for advanced studies or professional careers in traditional and contemporary ballet repertoires.
Tap
Tap instruction focuses on precision footwork, syncopation, and musical interpretation. Classes combine traditional hoofing with modern rhythm tap techniques. Students develop improvisational skills and performance artistry through graded exercises and choreographed pieces suitable for recreational and competitive contexts.
Jazz
Our jazz program blends Broadway-style technique with contemporary movement vocabulary. Classes emphasize isolations, turns, and dynamic performance quality. Students learn choreography from musical theater and commercial dance genres while developing strength and flexibility for competitive and stage applications.
Hip-hop
Hip-hop classes teach authentic urban dance styles including breaking, popping, and locking. Instructors focus on rhythm, freestyle technique, and personal expression. Students learn both foundational moves and current trends through choreography that builds performance confidence and battle competition skills.
Pas de Deux
Specialized partnering instruction develops trust, timing, and technical precision in duet performances. Students master lifts, promenades, and synchronized movements under faculty supervision. This advanced training prepares dancers for classical pas de deux roles and contemporary partner-based choreography in competitive and professional settings.
People
Kristin Shoaf Roberts
Artistic Director / Owner
Co-founder with 20+ years professional ballet experience. Trained at prestigious institutions and performed nationally before establishing the academy to share expertise in classical technique and dance education.
Jamie Rhett Roberts
Production Director / Owner
Co-founder managing production elements with extensive performance background. Collaborates on curriculum development and oversees technical aspects of student performances and competitive events.
Maggie Carter
Dance Instructor
31-year dance veteran with 10 years teaching experience. Specializes in ballet, tap, and modern. Former Hofstra University dance major who studied at Broadway Dance Center and Alvin Ailey facilities. Brings collegiate-level expertise to studio instruction.
Raina Guyer
Dance Instructor
42-year dance professional with 23 teaching years. Certified in multiple genres including acro and lyrical. Former collegiate performer and choreographer with extensive competition coaching experience. Judges regional dance events and maintains industry connections.
Jenn Eichelberger
Dance Instructor
13-year teaching veteran specializing in musical theatre. Developed choreography for award-winning show choirs. Oversees theatrical elements of the academy's curriculum and mentors students in performance presentation skills.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, modern, acro, and Pas de Deux partnering techniques.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we offer regional competitions, annual Nutcracker performances, and Regional Dance America showcases.
What age groups do you teach?
Our programs accommodate students from age 3 through adult recreational classes and pre-professional training.
Do you have qualified instructors?
Our faculty includes former professional dancers with 10-42 years of teaching experience across multiple dance disciplines.
Is there parent observation access?
Yes, our facility includes parent lounges with closed-circuit TV viewing of all dance classes.
