Martell School of Dance

Martell School of Dance offers ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, clogging, musical theatre, hip hop, move with me, adult classes, and acro. Ballet is listed for ages 3-4, 5-6, and 1st through 12th graders, while acro is listed for ages 3 and up, with Tiny Tumblers for ages 3-5, Beginner Acro for K and up, and Intermediate and Advanced Acro by invitation only.

Programs

• Ballet — Ages 3-4, 5-6, 1st through 12th graders
• Pointe
• Tap
• Jazz
• Modern
• Lyrical
• Clogging
• Musical Theatre
• Hip Hop
• Move With Me
• Adult Classes — Adult
• Acro — Ages 3 and up · Tiny Tumblers: Ages 3-5; Beginner Acro: K and up; Intermediate and Advanced Acro invitation only.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Fall Dance Schedule for Preschool-4th Grade; Fall Dance Schedule for 5th-12th Grade and Adult; rolling enrollment basis; 9-month dance season; annual May Recital
• Facility hours: Monday 4:00-9:00 PM; Tuesday 4:00-9:00 PM; Wednesday 4:00-9:00 PM; Thursday 4:00-9:00 PM; Friday closed; Saturday 9:00 AM-noon

About the provider

The owner and director is Rachel Huffman. Martell School of Dance is in its 47th season and has been voted #1 Dance Studio by Akron Life Magazine Readers, with first place in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019, and second place in 2017 and 2020. It is also a Certified Acrobatic Arts Studio and has community involvement with the Martell Parent Association, ArtSparks Community Partner, and Legacy Portraits.

Last updated October 17, 2026.