Eastern Shore Dance Academy - Dance studio in Daphne, Alabama
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Eastern Shore Dance Academy

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9063 Merritt Lane

Daphne, Alabama 36526

Opening 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: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
16 programs

About Eastern Shore Dance Academy

Eastern Shore Dance Academy, located in Daphne, Alabama, offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages, fostering a lifelong love for movement and artistic growth in a supportive environment. Our diverse curriculum includes foundational techniques and expressive movements through classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Acrobatics, building strength, agility, coordination, musicality, and confidence. From "Baby Ballerinas" exploring Creative Movement to elementary, middle, and high school students advancing their skills, we cater to all levels, including advanced Level 3 and 4 Ballet and Jazz, and progress in Pointe and Tap classes. Led by Owner Juli S. Lee and Assistant Director Mary Bourne Butts, our dedicated faculty includes Olivia Turner, Zach Woods, Anna Rowell, Meredith Peacock, Jordan Rodgers, Suzanne “SuSu” Jarrell, Naomi Canegitta, Cheyenne Stone, and Amery Davis. Their collective experience ensures a strong commitment to nurturing young talent. The academy provides a platform for artistic expression through exciting performance programs and recital opportunities, with unique productions like "Lullaby Fairies," "Sleeping Beauty," and the "ERAS of ESDA" for the 2024-2025 season. Eastern Shore Dance Academy strives to create a vibrant community where every dancer can thrive and reach their full potential, encouraging self-expression and a rich learning experience.

Styles offered at Eastern Shore Dance Academy

Programs from Eastern Shore Dance Academy

16 programs available

Classes

Tap

Dancers will love learning to make music with their feet in a synchronized and rhythmic manner, while building teamwork, confidence and discipline. Your child will come away with more than just being a better dancer, they will learn skills that prepare them for the next season of life.

Jazz

Created to help your child gain confidence and learn proper technique in Jazz with Broadway funky, sassy style. Your dancer will love the depth of training and excitement with jazz. All classes will have age appropriate dance moves and music.

Jazz & Tap Combo

This fun & upbeat class is very popular choice for younger dancers! Learning rhythmic movement and coordination at a quick pace is just one reason why your child will love this class. Dancers will experience age-appropriate dance moves and professional instruction in a class that never stops moving.

Lyrical

A classical combination of ballet and jazz, lyrical dance is all about telling a story through movement, emotions, and passion. This class will give your child a creative outlet and help them connect their mind with their body.

Hip/Hop

Helping your child build confidence with age-appropriate dance moves and music in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere is what this class is all about! Our professional instructors teach the latest dance moves in a safe, entertaining environment

Ballet

Beautiful classic ballet training is a great foundation for many forms of dance. This class will instill work ethic, strength, grace, poise, and most importantly, confidence. Our trained professionals will teach your dancer techniques they can use in any area of life.

Pre-Ballet & Tap

Fundamentals are the key to every great dancer. In this class your child will learn the basics of ballet and tap in an encouraging environment. They will be taught everything from proper names of positions to spatial awareness by a knowledgeable professional.

Creative Movement

Fun and creative – this class was made to introduce your little one to the world of dance! Your child will enjoy BALLET, TAP, and TUMBLING while learning the beginnings of dance etiquette. This class also teaches the creativity of dance, coordination skills, rhythm, and musicality – a great foundation for all dancers.

Middle/High School Intensive
$185.00

Middle/High School Intensive (Grades 6 - 12)

Junior Dance Intensive
$125.00

Junior Dance Intensive (1st - 5th Grade)

High School Dance Classes

Our dance studio offers a range of advanced classes for high school students, each designed to enhance their technique, artistry, and performance skills. Our Level 3 and 4 Ballet classes focus on refining musicality and movement quality, with Level 4 requiring teacher placement. Pointe classes are available to students already enrolled in our ballet classes, with advanced placement for Level 4. Jazz classes provide a rigorous workout with complex turns and jumps, also requiring teacher placement for Level 4. Tap classes challenge students with higher speed steps and complex rhythms, while Lyrical classes combine ballet and jazz skills to create emotionally expressive performances. Finally, our high-energy Hip Hop classes emphasize rhythm and self-expression, featuring contemporary choreography appropriate for high schoolers.

Middle School Dance Classes

Our dance studio offers a variety of classes for middle school students to advance their skills and artistry. Ballet classes, available at Level 1 and Level 2, focus on refining technique and increasing strength, with Level 2 requiring teacher placement. Pointe classes, including Beginner and Level 2, are available to students also enrolled in ballet. Jazz classes challenge students with diverse routines to improve coordination and memory, while Lyrical classes emphasize flexibility, strength, and musicality, with Level 2 requiring teacher placement. Tap classes teach intricate footwork and rhythm, and Hip Hop classes provide high-energy routines emphasizing self-expression and contemporary styles.

Elementary Age Dance Classes

Our dance studio offers a comprehensive range of classes for elementary school students, each designed to build a strong foundation and foster a love for dance. For 1st and 2nd graders, we offer Ballet classes that focus on fundamental techniques, Tap/Jazz classes that combine energetic jazz and tap skills, and Hip Hop classes that introduce basic steps and fun combinations. For 3rd and 4th graders, we provide Ballet classes to enhance muscle strength and coordination, Tap/Jazz classes for further skill development, Lyrical classes emphasizing fluid movement, and Hip Hop classes that are energetic and rhythmic. For 5th to 7th graders, our offerings include more advanced Ballet, Pre Pointe/Beginner Pointe to prepare for pointe work, Jazz classes with intermediate routines, Tap classes for intricate footwork, Lyrical classes for graceful movements, and Hip Hop classes focusing on self-expression and contemporary styles.

Baby Ballerinas

An introductory ballet class for 2 and 3-year-olds, nurturing their coordination, musicality, and love for dance. Our Creative Movement class for 3 and 4-year-olds combines ballet, tap, and group movement with fun activities, props, and music to build strength, coordination, and confidence. For 4 and 5-year-olds, our Pre Ballet class introduces more advanced ballet positions, tap rhythms, and beginner tumbling to develop muscles for future dance endeavors.

ERAS of ESDA

Sun 3:00pm

Camps

Princess Camp
$125.00

Princess Camp (Ages 2.5 - 5)


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Eastern Shore Dance Academy?

Call Eastern Shore Dance Academy at (251) 626-2300 or visit http://www.esda.us/.

What days is Eastern Shore Dance Academy open?

Eastern Shore Dance Academy is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

How much do classes cost at Eastern Shore Dance Academy?

Classes at Eastern Shore Dance Academy range from $125 to $185.

Does Eastern Shore Dance Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find Eastern Shore Dance Academy online at http://www.esda.us/.

What city is Eastern Shore Dance Academy in?

Eastern Shore Dance Academy is in Daphne, Alabama.