Studio 9 Dance Academy

Studio 9 Dance Academy offers Wiggles & Giggles for children 0 months to 18 months, taken with a parent or guardian, and Dreamers, a 30-minute introductory class in music and movement with parent participation. It also offers Artists Ballet, Navigators Ballet/Tap, Creators Ballet/Tap, Explorers Ballet/Tap/Jazz, Shakers Hip-Hop, Breakers Hip-Hop, Ballet I, Ballet II, Ballet III, and Ballet IV.

Programs

• Wiggles & Giggles — 0 mo. to 18 mo. · Class taken with parent/guardian
• Dreamers — 18 mo. to 2 yrs · A 30-minute introductory course to music and movement; designed for parents to participate alongside their children
• Artists Ballet — 2 to 3 yrs · A 45-minute course designed for children who are ready to venture into the classroom independently
• Navigators Ballet/Tap — 3 to 4 yrs · An hour-long course with ballet and tap dance
• Creators Ballet/Tap — 4 to 5 yrs · An hour-long course that builds upon the curriculum from Navigators Ballet/Tap
• Explorers Ballet/Tap/Jazz — 5 to 6 yrs · An advanced technique class in the Children’s Program; students move into Level 1/Junior after completion
• Shakers Hip-Hop — 3 to 5 yrs · Introductory hip hop class with conditioning, warm-up, skill combinations, and choreography
• Breakers Hip-Hop — 5 to 6 yrs · Most advanced hip hop in the Children's Program
• Ballet I — Focuses on extended barre work, increased demi pointe work, strengthening and stretching, and ballet terminology; required one time per week
• Ballet II — Continuation of Ballet I; one-hour class required twice per week
• Ballet III — Intermediate class focusing on longer barre work, more intricate center combinations, and strengthening exercises preparing dancers for pointe work; required twice per week
• Ballet IV — Focuses on technical proficiency, strength, and musicality; pre-pointe and en pointe included; required three times per week

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: Fall/Spring Schedule (Aug 17–May 22, 2027)
• General schedule: Fall/Spring schedule runs August 17, 2026 to May 22, 2027.

About the provider

Studio 9 Dance Academy is directed by Heather Elliott and Lesley Henry, who are also listed as owners in a post. The mission says the academy provides top-notch dance instruction that blends contemporary dance and is founded on artistic genius, inner strength, and humanitarianism. It also says the academy strives to instill self-confidence, a belief in hard work, and a joy of dance in every one of its dancers. The page notes that Studio 9 is hosting a Band-Aid Drive to support dancers and is collecting unopened boxes of adhesive bandages.

Most classes below require placement/evaluation. PreTeen, Teen, and Adult classes do not require placement. Ballet I is required one time per week, Ballet II twice per week, Ballet III twice per week, and Ballet IV, Ballet V, Ballet VI (A)+(B), and Elite Ballet three times per week. Adult classes are open to beginner/intermediate dancers. Classes include ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, turns/leaps/conditioning, stretch/strength/flexibility, and acrobatic dance.

Last updated August 20, 2026.