Dance is for Everybody
Our Mission
We provide comprehensive, inclusive developmental training in dance and related theater arts to students at every stage of life.
Our holistic philosophy inspires students to believe they can achieve, nurturing the potential within each student by encouraging creativity, building skills, fostering self-discipline, and bolstering self-esteem.
Dance Divisions
Preschool
Ages 2–5
Junior
Ages 6–12
Teens
Ages 13–18
Adults
Ages 19+
Our Teaching Artists
Sharron Miller
Artistic Director
Adrienne Armstrong
Modern, Horton Technique
Leah Katz
Iyengar Yoga
Kristen Weaver
Associate Artistic Director
Joseph Van Loon
Tap
Kai Davis
Ballet
Pre-Professional Training
Performance Workshop Ensemble (PWE)
PWE is a free program created to give gifted and talented students the opportunity to gain performance experience and work with professional choreographers. In order to be invited into the program, a student must demonstrate an exceptional ability in dance, and make a total commitment to their course of training at SMAPA.
What does your dance future look like?
Many PWE graduates have gone on to become professional dancers and teachers. SMAPA has always believed in supporting talented young dancers—they are the future of the art!
dance at any age, any skill level
Classes for All Levels
From beginners taking their first steps to advanced dancers honing their craft, our holistic approach nurtures the potential within each student by encouraging creativity, building skills, and fostering self-discipline and a love of the arts.
Learn in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
SMAPA Alumni: Where are they now?
Chalvar Monteiro
Dancer, formerly at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Hannah Garner
Director, Choreographer, Dancer, 2nd best dance company
Floyd McLean Jr.
Dancer, Philadanco!
Cecilia Mitchell
Dancer, Choreographer, Teaching Artist, SMAPA
Thank you to our funders
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