North Alabama Dance

North Alabama Dance Center was founded in 1983 to offer young people and adults a quality dance education, with a special emphasis on the discipline of ballet. Director Barbara Ellen Smartt has crafted a syllabus based on accepted ballet standards. A complete dance education is offered in ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical, jazz and tap. Students are individually placed based on their ability, experience, and age. A highly trained and competent staff of instructors conducts classes for students age three through adults. NADC promotes enjoyment and love of the art of dance while incorporating a specific syllabus for each age level and discipline. An annual recital and regional dance competitions are performance outlets for our dancers. Students are encouraged to audition for a variety of performance opportunities with local and state arts groups. Advanced students are invited to perform at Panoply and at southeastern regional Dance Masters of America competitions.

Rocket City Dance Company in Huntsville, AL, offers a unique dance experience that fuses traditional dance techniques with contemporary styles and current music, all within a therapeutic framework. Their mission is to empower children and teens by providing a safe and relaxing environment where they can challenge stereotypes and achieve their personal goals. With a variety of classes, including Jazz Pop, Majorette, Hip Hop, and Baby Stars Ballet, the studio focuses on delivering a dance education that leaves students feeling enlightened, centered, and less stressed after each session. Rocket City Dance Company aims to evolve dance traditions while promoting a sense of community and self-confidence among its dancers. Generated from the website

Dance Theatre of Huntsville, through its DanceAll Productions program, is dedicated to providing classical ballet training and arts enrichment activities to under-resourced communities, focusing on African American and Latinx students. With over 5,000 students trained since its inception, the organization emphasizes the growth and diversity of contemporary ballet while fostering a love for dance in the North Alabama region. The DTH School offers classes for all ages, including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and hip-hop. It aims to build character, self-confidence, and artistic development, preparing dancers for both collegiate and professional opportunities while serving as role models in the community. Generated from the website