Academy of Dance

Academy of Dance offers classes that include First Steps, Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary levels, as well as Adult Classes and Specialty Classes. Students can take Tap & Ballet, including a 30/30 tap and ballet class, and some dancers participate in the AOD Company and other extracurriculars.

• Ages: 2–18 years old

Owner and director Kim Rowley leads Academy of Dance, with teachers including Ms. Karen and Mrs. Nina. One instructor reports starting dance at Academy of Dance at age 10, later dancing on company, performing around middle Georgia, traveling to compete, and then becoming a certified instructor. Parents and students describe Ms. Kim as caring, nice, gentle, and kind with the kids, and mention that Mrs. Nina works well with a child who has ADHD. Multiple parents and dancers describe the teachers and staff as warm, patient, knowledgeable, and friendly, and note that the studio offers a wide variety of classes for all ages with times that have been accommodating for working parents. Several testimonials mention long-term involvement with Academy of Dance, including families and dancers who stayed for many years and continued dancing into college or professional work.

Last updated July 30, 2026.