Wheaton Studio of Dance
Wheaton Studio of Dance, 11216 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902
About
Wheaton Studio of Dance offers dance classes, day camps, Princess Camp, a sleepaway dance camp, and an end-of-year recital. The program also includes an annual Observation Week during each dancer’s regularly scheduled class time and runs The Wheaton Studio of Dance/Recreational Camp. Families can register for classes and camps online through the Jackrabbit system, and masks are optional for everyone at all locations.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Schedule: Observation Week runs January 12–17, 2026 during each dancer’s regular class time; the sleepaway dance camp runs one week from July 19–25, 2026
• Price: 10% off any in-store, or 5% for online purchases at Dance Supplies, Etc.
The Wheaton Studio of Dance was founded by Joni Reese and is currently operating in its 67th year under its Artistic Director, Shannon Rush-Locke. The studio describes itself as one of the largest dance studios in the Metropolitan Area and notes that its staff is qualified to develop the abilities and confidence to let each dancer carry out a lifetime of dance. The program states that it prides itself in good dance technique, solid dance routines presented on a professional level, good class conduct, and individual attention to the strengths and weaknesses of each student.
The Wheaton Studio of Dance/Recreational Camp is located on the campus of Mount Saint Mary’s University. The program highlights a beloved sleepaway dance camp and an end-of-year recital that includes costume information such as pictures, prices, and due dates. The studio has a partnership with Dance Supplies, Etc., where families can receive 10% off in-store and 5% off online purchases by entering discount code SRD5 online or mentioning Shannon Rush Dance at checkout in the store.
The studio’s mission statement says it believes that dance is an art and that when it is learned, there is no limit to what a young dancer can achieve. The mission also states that it aims to provide families and dancers with a fun and positive dance experience, to combine dance with family and community, and to teach dance in a safe and fun environment while creating a unique experience for every dancer. The program notes that it takes great pride in its family of dancers as well as in its community outreach events.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Schedule: Observation Week runs January 12–17, 2026 during each dancer’s regular class time; the sleepaway dance camp runs one week from July 19–25, 2026
• Price: 10% off any in-store, or 5% for online purchases at Dance Supplies, Etc.
The Wheaton Studio of Dance was founded by Joni Reese and is currently operating in its 67th year under its Artistic Director, Shannon Rush-Locke. The studio describes itself as one of the largest dance studios in the Metropolitan Area and notes that its staff is qualified to develop the abilities and confidence to let each dancer carry out a lifetime of dance. The program states that it prides itself in good dance technique, solid dance routines presented on a professional level, good class conduct, and individual attention to the strengths and weaknesses of each student.
The Wheaton Studio of Dance/Recreational Camp is located on the campus of Mount Saint Mary’s University. The program highlights a beloved sleepaway dance camp and an end-of-year recital that includes costume information such as pictures, prices, and due dates. The studio has a partnership with Dance Supplies, Etc., where families can receive 10% off in-store and 5% off online purchases by entering discount code SRD5 online or mentioning Shannon Rush Dance at checkout in the store.
The studio’s mission statement says it believes that dance is an art and that when it is learned, there is no limit to what a young dancer can achieve. The mission also states that it aims to provide families and dancers with a fun and positive dance experience, to combine dance with family and community, and to teach dance in a safe and fun environment while creating a unique experience for every dancer. The program notes that it takes great pride in its family of dancers as well as in its community outreach events.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
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