Studio S Broadway Academy of Dance

Studio S Broadway Academy of Dance offers classes in tap dance, jazz dance, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary dance, musical theatre, acro, and acrobatics. The program also includes Twinkle Star Dance, an age-specific class that combines ballet, tap, and jazz/creative movement, as well as Tricks and Turns, a technique-only class that focuses on advanced jazz skills and requires a double pirouette to attend. Classes are available for beginners, intermediate, advanced, and professional level dancers, and students at the studio range in age from 2 years old to 80 years old.

• Ages: 2–18 years old

Studio S Broadway Academy of Dance has been in business for over 40 years and opened its doors in 1979. The studio is led by Shari McLeod. Its mission is to ensure that every student gets individualized attention and is recognized for their talent and effort, to make every class a fun learning environment while teaching professional technique, and to present training staff and facilities that reflect this mission. The studio states that through its knowledge of dance and love of children it will inspire commitment to excellence, and that its philosophy is to create a family-oriented and flexible platform for dancers of all ages and experience levels from beginners to professionals. The studio describes itself as specializing in raising kind, well rounded, professional dancers, and states that children who come to the studio immediately join the studio family.

The program’s philosophy is to stand out and to provide a family-oriented and flexible environment where dancers can thrive. The studio trains dancers to become professionals in the business and notes that many students have gone on to further their dance careers in movies, commercials, videos, Broadway, Foley work, modeling, singing, professional cheerleading, dance teaching, and studio ownership. The studio also reports that it has dancers on Broadway, in movies, television, music videos, Disney, and Nickelodeon, and that its industry connections can help bring dancers to jobs in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco with top choreographers and directors. Hip-hop is described by the studio as one of the most popular styles for all ages.

Studio S Broadway Academy of Dance offers a free trial class. The studio states that it helps toddlers, kids, and teens reach their potential and beyond through an age-based curriculum that focuses on physical, social, and cognitive development. One parent, Emily Chapman, shared that she is “so happy to be a part of this studio,” noted that the studio “made a way to have dancing continue through the pandemic,” and “highly recommend[s]” it for those looking for class options and positive support in dancing. Another parent, Lindsey Bruce, described the staff as “super helpful,” praised the “incredible communication,” and said the studio is “very welcoming” and that their family is excited to make it part of their weekly routine.

Last updated March 18, 2026.