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St. Croix Valley Dance Academy offers dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and lyrical, with options for recreational dance classes, competition dance classes, and adult dance classes. The program also includes a Dads~n~Dolls program as part of its dance offerings.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday, 10am–8pm during the 2026–2027 season, with registration opening July 1st
• Price: The monthly price depends upon the length of the child’s class, and all tuition prices include the costume fee
St. Croix Valley Dance Academy was founded in 2004 by Melanie Kofal and is entering Season 23. The studio states that it offers quality dance instruction in a positive and creative environment and describes itself as an all-inclusive, family friendly studio for dancers of all ages and abilities. It emphasizes proper execution of dance technique, learning correct dance vocabulary, and providing professional instruction that develops strong dance technique, performance ability, and personal growth for its students. The program notes that it strives to provide only the highest standards of dance training in a positive, healthy and safe environment where students are free to express themselves.
The academy highlights a qualified and caring staff and offers both recreational and competitive dance programs, as well as adult dance classes and the Dads~n~Dolls program, which it identifies as the largest Dads~n~Dolls program in Western Wisconsin. It features small class sizes for younger dancers, waiting rooms with viewing windows for families, and an annual year end recital with professional sound and lighting. The studios use sprung floors covered with marley dance flooring to help absorb energy, protect dancers’ joints, and provide a non-slip surface.
St. Croix Valley Dance Academy reports that it serves families from the western Wisconsin communities of Baldwin, Ellsworth, Glenwood City, Hammond, Hudson, New Richmond, River Falls, Roberts, Spring Valley, and Woodville. Parent and student testimonials describe long-term involvement with the studio, participation in competition teams, the Dads~n~Dolls program, and adult classes, and they note experiences with kind and professional teachers, age-appropriate routines and costumes, and a team environment.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday, 10am–8pm during the 2026–2027 season, with registration opening July 1st
• Price: The monthly price depends upon the length of the child’s class, and all tuition prices include the costume fee
St. Croix Valley Dance Academy was founded in 2004 by Melanie Kofal and is entering Season 23. The studio states that it offers quality dance instruction in a positive and creative environment and describes itself as an all-inclusive, family friendly studio for dancers of all ages and abilities. It emphasizes proper execution of dance technique, learning correct dance vocabulary, and providing professional instruction that develops strong dance technique, performance ability, and personal growth for its students. The program notes that it strives to provide only the highest standards of dance training in a positive, healthy and safe environment where students are free to express themselves.
The academy highlights a qualified and caring staff and offers both recreational and competitive dance programs, as well as adult dance classes and the Dads~n~Dolls program, which it identifies as the largest Dads~n~Dolls program in Western Wisconsin. It features small class sizes for younger dancers, waiting rooms with viewing windows for families, and an annual year end recital with professional sound and lighting. The studios use sprung floors covered with marley dance flooring to help absorb energy, protect dancers’ joints, and provide a non-slip surface.
St. Croix Valley Dance Academy reports that it serves families from the western Wisconsin communities of Baldwin, Ellsworth, Glenwood City, Hammond, Hudson, New Richmond, River Falls, Roberts, Spring Valley, and Woodville. Parent and student testimonials describe long-term involvement with the studio, participation in competition teams, the Dads~n~Dolls program, and adult classes, and they note experiences with kind and professional teachers, age-appropriate routines and costumes, and a team environment.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
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