Dance your heart out at Emporia Dance Co.
Discover the joy of dancing and express yourself
Dance your heart out at Emporia Dance Co.
Discover the joy of dancing and express yourself
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Welcome to Emporia Dance Company!
Nestled in small town Emporia, VA, Emporia Dance provides excellent dance training with classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Gymnastics/Tumbling as well as Art of Movement and Pre-ballet.
What To Wear
All dancers are required to wear to each class:
Art of Movement – Solid pink leotard with skirt attached, pink or skin tone-colored tights and sheer, single layer ballet skirt if not already attached (optional).
Pre-Ballet – Solid Lavender leotard with skirt attached, nude, or skin tone-colored tights, and sheer, single layer ballet skirt if not already attached (optional).
Combo I/II- Black leotard, nude or skin tone-colored tights, and sheer, single layer ballet skirt
(optional). Black jazz pants or shorts can be worn for Jazz and Tap. They should not have ties, buttons, or zippers. No pajama bottoms or boxer shorts please.
Gymnastics/Tumbling- Leotard with or without shorts or regular athletic wear/ workout clothes with shirt fitted enough to not flip over the face when inverted. Barefoot.
Meet Our Instructors
Miss Ana - Art of Movement- Ages 3-4
Miss Morgan - Gymnastics/Tumbling- Ages 4+
Miss Ana - Art of Movement- Ages 3-4
Hi/Hola!
My name is “Ana” and I am 23 years old. You might also know me as the hostess/cashier at the Mexican restaurant in town- El Ranchero! I am the oldest of 6 siblings- so you can say I work well with younger humans. One of the things that I most enjoy doing on my free time is dancing! I typically dance Mexican genres such as polka,
Hi/Hola!
My name is “Ana” and I am 23 years old. You might also know me as the hostess/cashier at the Mexican restaurant in town- El Ranchero! I am the oldest of 6 siblings- so you can say I work well with younger humans. One of the things that I most enjoy doing on my free time is dancing! I typically dance Mexican genres such as polka, huapango, banda, zapateado.
I am so excited and looking forward to this fun opportunity!
Miss Taylor - Combo 1- Ages 7-9
Miss Morgan - Gymnastics/Tumbling- Ages 4+
Miss Ana - Art of Movement- Ages 3-4
I'm 24 years old and I was apart of Emporia Dance for about 11 years from the ages of 2-13 years old. I graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in human nutrition and while I have taught young kids before, I'm new to teaching dance, however, I'm so excited to help where I can continue the Emporia Dance program.
Miss Lauren - Combo 2- Ages 10+
Miss Morgan - Gymnastics/Tumbling- Ages 4+
Miss Morgan - Gymnastics/Tumbling- Ages 4+
My name is Lauren Olson, my love for dance began at the age of two, where i first discovered the joy and freedom of movement at Traylor Dance Academy in Colonial Heights VA. For nearly two decades, i found dance to be served as a vital outlet for myself, allowing me to connect with my emotions and share my passion with others. I’m now 30
My name is Lauren Olson, my love for dance began at the age of two, where i first discovered the joy and freedom of movement at Traylor Dance Academy in Colonial Heights VA. For nearly two decades, i found dance to be served as a vital outlet for myself, allowing me to connect with my emotions and share my passion with others. I’m now 30 years old, married and a proud mother of two daughters living in Franklin VA, I’m currently working also at a local grocery store in my town. After years of dedication and hard work this opportunity fulfills a lifelong dream, and I am excited to contribute to Emporia Dance. I look forward to inspiring the next generation of dancers.
Miss Morgan - Gymnastics/Tumbling- Ages 4+
Miss Morgan - Gymnastics/Tumbling- Ages 4+
Miss Morgan - Gymnastics/Tumbling- Ages 4+
Hello everyone! I am Morgan Clarke and i am so excited to be teaching the tumbling/gymnastics class this year! I have done 10 years of tumbling and cheer here at this studio. I have also done/taught gymnastics at Tophand for 2 years. I am very excited to meet everyone who signed up!
Owner/Instructor- Pre-Ballet / Pre-Tap - Ages 5-6
Miss Kaylene
Hello!
A warm welcome to the new Emporia Dance Company!
My name is Kaylene. I was born and raised in Brunswick County but had the privilege of training at Emporia Dance in Greensville under Miss Elaine Fenters through my graduation year of 2013. I began dancing at the age of 3 and it quickly became the love of my life. I trained mostly in classical ballet, but also dabbled in tap, jazz, and hip hop- en Pointe being my favorite of all. After graduating, I went on to dance professionally at Busch Gardens Williamsburg for about 8 years. It has always been a dream of mine to bring it full circle and have my own studio and here we are! I thank you all so much for being a part of making this dream a reality!
~ ”Dancing is dreaming with your feet”