Greater Austin Dance Academy

Greater Austin Dance Academy offers Intro to Dance, Creative Movement 1, Creative Movement 2, Ballet/Tap Combo 1, Hip-Hop Jr., Ballet/Tap Combo 2, the Levels Program, the Intensive Program, 11+ Beginners, Heartsong Dance Company, and Musical Storytellers. Intro to Dance includes play-based ballet, rhythm, and tumbling, plus holiday tea parties and an end-of-year recital. Creative Movement 1 uses imagery and props, and its recital includes a ballet performance; Creative Movement 2 is taught through imagery and play, and its recital includes tap and ballet dances.

Programs

• Intro to Dance — Age 2 · 45 minute class; usually 1 year at this level. A first class for two-year-olds with play-based introduction to ballet, rhythm, and tumbling; includes holiday tea parties and end-of-year recital.
• Creative Movement 1 — Age 3 · 45 minute class; usually 1 year at this level. For three-year-olds turning four during the school year; imagery and props; includes holiday tea parties and a ballet performance in the recital.
• Creative Movement 2 — Age 4 · 60 minute class; usually 1 year at this level. For four-year-olds turning five; taught through imagery and play; includes holiday tea parties and a recital with tap and ballet dances.
• Ballet/Tap Combo 1 — Age 5
• Hip-Hop Jr. — Ages 5–6
• Ballet/Tap Combo 2 — Age 6
• Levels Program — Ages 7–18 · Core program with Levels 1 to 5; ballet, tap, and jazz at the core, with optional hip hop, contemporary, and SSLT.
• Intensive Program — Ages 10–18 · By invitation or audition; higher volume of classes, focused technique work, and advanced performance opportunities.
• 11+ Beginners — Ages 11–18 · A welcoming class for beginners and returning dancers; foundations of ballet, tap, jazz, and SSLT tailored for older beginners.
• Heartsong Dance Company — Non-competitive performance company for dedicated dancers who want more choreography, more styles, and more time on stage, with art valued above trophies.
• Musical Storytellers — Ages 10–15 · A musical theater company for ages 10–15 who want to push singing, acting, and dancing together in real productions.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes run on a school-year calendar; September to May. The academy runs a 32-week session. Fall classes start after Labor Day and run through the end of May. Littles is for ages 2 to 6; Levels is ages 7 to 18; Intensive is ages 10 to 18; 11+ Beginners is ages 11 to 18.
• Facility hours: Monday 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM; Tuesday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM; Wednesday 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM; Thursday 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM; Friday 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Sunday closed

About the provider

Greater Austin Dance Academy was founded in 2007 by Sally Reyes, and the ownership transitioned to Kelly and Kyle Fieleke in 2024. Kelly now serves as Administrative Director. The academy says its mission includes inspiring confidence, character, and a lifelong love of dance, along with teaching hard work, dedication, and responsibility. It also says it has experienced, degreed instructors, a professional facility with sprung floors, and that it is not a competition studio.

Monthly tuition is based on total hours danced per week, not the number of classes. Registration fees are $55 per student for fall/spring and $15 for summer. The school-year tuition is divided into 9 equal monthly payments covering 32 weeks. Closed for Thanksgiving, winter holidays, and spring break. Not closed for Monday holidays except Labor Day. Written notice is required by the first day of the month to stop tuition. Fall make-ups: one class per month per class taken; no make-ups in spring. During summer, hours vary weekly.

What families say

“This is our second year with the GADA family, and our 4-year-old daughter absolutely loves it! She has learned so much from her wonderful teachers while making sweet, lasting memories along the way. The communication is excellent, and the staff provides so much support, especially if you're new to the world of dance. We have felt welcomed from day one.” — Joshua O.

“We have been attending for 2 years, going on 3 and we adore this studio!! The teachers are incredible and we have watched our daughter blossom in her personality over the last two years through her growing confidence in dance... It is truly a special place where we have made new sweet friends and special memories!!” — Caroline

“GADA is the best! My two daughters who have danced with GADA for over 5 years have thrived under the guidance of the owner and her instructors... The girls who dance there, mine included, are provided a nurturing and respectful environment... My girls love the place and would go nowhere else.” — Annette B.

Last updated October 25, 2026.