Miller Street Dance Academy - Dance studio in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Miller Street Dance Academy

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11115 Golf Links Drive

Charlotte, North Carolina 28277

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 2:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
42 programs

About Miller Street Dance Academy

Miller Street Dance Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a diverse range of dance instruction for students of all ages and skill levels. Specializing in genuine dance genres, the academy provides comprehensive training in styles such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Salsa, and a variety of Ballroom dances. Their commitment to authentic dance forms ensures students receive a well-rounded education in movement and artistry. While specific instructor names and founding year are not detailed in the provided content, the academy's focus on core dance disciplines like Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop suggests a strong foundation in traditional and popular dance techniques. Miller Street Dance Academy strives to foster a passion for dance within the Charlotte community, offering opportunities for both recreational and serious dance study. The inclusion of styles like Salsa and Ballroom indicates a breadth of offerings that cater to various dance interests, from social dancing to performance-oriented disciplines. The academy aims to provide a nurturing environment where dancers can develop their skills and express themselves through the art of movement.

Styles offered at Miller Street Dance Academy

Programs from Miller Street Dance Academy

42 programs available

Classes

IMPROVISATION

Exploration and freedom of movement, spacial awareness and structured creativity with choreography. Encompasses several styles of dance and experimenting with props. All levels welcome to age appropriate class.

Summer Only
EXTREME STRETCH/LEGS & FEET/CONTORTION

This class is designed for a dancer who looking to become more flexible. The instructor will give exercises for the student to be able to practice at home. Each class may focus on a different area/body part. All levels and ages welcome.

Summer Only
CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITION & IMPROVISATION

Structured improvisation and contemporary combinations and choreography combined to become a routine. Dancers explore their own movement and choreography as well as levels, space, partnering and relation to each other.

Summer Only
CONDITIONING

Includes but not limited to core strengthening, cardio vascular exercises to strengthen the different parts of the body and increase stamina. Take this class to supplement extreme stretch and stretch and strengthen classes. All levels welcome to age appropriate class.

Summer Only
BALANCES & CONTORTION

This class will work on tricks including but not limited to: chin stands, chest stands, elbow stands, head stands, shoulder stands, handstands, partner balances, standing splits, arrows, perches, etc. To take this class, dancers must have a standing back bend with no spotter, as well as standing up from back bends with no spotter.

Summer Only
AERIALS & BACK HANDSPRINGS

This class is designed for students who are already close to completing an aerial and/or backhandspring, or for students who want to continue to master these tricks. To take this class, students must have a cartwheel from the knee on their dominant side, and they must have their right and left side front and back walkovers with no spotter.

Summer Only
TUMBLING

Is a 30-minute class for students 3 to 6 years old. This class teaches the basics of floor tumbling including forward rolls, back bends, cartwheels, and fundamental acrobatic strengthening and coordinating skills. There is no recital for Tumbling classes.

TAP & BALLET COMBO

A 45-minute class for students 2 ½ to 6 ½ years old. This class teaches the fundamentals of tap and ballet. Students will begin with tap and finish with ballet. Students should arrive in class with tap shoes on. Teachers will assist young dancers with shoe changes. Young combo students should wear a pull-up if they are not potty trained.

TAP

A 30-minute or a 45-minute class that is offered for students 6 to 18 years old. This is a percussive style of dancing. Its name comes from the tapping sound made when the metal plates on the dancer’s shoes touch a hard surface. (Younger students are encouraged to take a combination class, see Tap & Ballet Combo)

POMS

A 30 minute movement based class offered for students 4 to 18 years old, that focuses on sharp arm movements, execution of choreographic visuals and dance team/cheer skills.

POINTE/PRE-POINTE

A class wherein the ballet dancer supports all their body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. Dancing en pointe makes the dancer appear weightless and sylph-like; this is done by wearing special box-toed pointe shoes. Students are recommended for pointe based on age and ability. A minimum of two regular ballet classes must be attended to dance en pointe, one of which must be the ballet class directly before pre-pointe or pointe. There is no recital for Pre-Pointe classes.

MUSICAL THEATER

A 30-minute class for students 6 to 10 years old, which incorporates a combination of Jazz and acting. With this style of dance, you are working through Jazz technique while portraying a character. Using songs from Broadway, we focus on bringing out our inner actor/actress!

MOMMY & ME

A class structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers, ages 1.5 – 3 years of age. Moms wear comfortable clothing and our young dancers wear a leotard, tights and pink ballet shoes.

MODERN

Incorporates movement from the techniques of Ballet, Cunningham, Graham, Horton and Limon to engage and strengthen your core muscles. Modern class is meant to increase flexibility and bring a sense of connection between your mind and body.

LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY

A 30-minute or a 45-minute class for students 7 to 18 years old. Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet & jazz dance techniques that uses dramatic motion to interpret music and express emotion. Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including Modern, Jazz, Lyrical & Ballet.

LEAPS & TURNS

This class is designed for students who want to improve the technique of their leaps and turns. Turns may include (but will not be limited to): en dehors (outside) and en dedans (inside) pirouettes, various turn progressions across the floor, and fouette turns. Leaps may include (but will not be limited to): grande jete, sauté chat, center leaps, switch leaps, and reverse leaps.

JAZZ & HIP HOP

A 30-minute class offered to students 5-6 years old. This class combines the upbeat dancing style of hip-hop with the technique of jazz. All music selections and dance moves are age-appropriate.

JAZZ & TUMBLE

A 45-minute class for students 3 to 6 years old. This class will be a combination of first tumbling with various beginner acrobatic skills followed by an upbeat jazz/hip hop class. They will have no recital dance for tumbling. They will perform a jazz dance in the recital.

JAZZ

A 30-minute or 45-minute class offered to students 7 to 18 years old. Jazz is a style of dance that is structured in technique while taking many shapes and forms. It can be performed to a vast variety of music styles from Broadway to pop.

HIP HOP/FUNK

A 30-minute or 45-minute class offered to students 7 to 18 years old. Hip Hop is an upbeat style of dance performed to popular music. Although Hip Hop’s roots came from urban street dancing, it has become increasingly popular in the entertainment world. Funk dancing is the perfect fusion of styles, incorporating jazz roots into a melting pot of Hip Hop, break, popping & locking, along with other fashionable dance genre.

BROADWAY HEELS

A 30-minute class and offered to students 9 to 18 years old. This class is for the dancer who is interested in taking jazz technique to the next level, concentrating on teaching students to dance smoothly in character shoes “heels” (used in musicals and Broadway shows), and is perfect for the dancer who wants to pursue musical theater.

BALLET

A class for ages 6 & up. This class is divided into 6 levels (Pre Ballet to Ballet V) and students are placed by skill level. (Younger students are encouraged to take a Combo Tap/Ballet class). New students, please contact the office for an evaluation appointment for levels II-V.

ACRO

A 45-minute class for students 5 to 18 years old. This is an acrobatic style class that teaches floor gymnastics. Acro is a class that progresses from forward rolls and cartwheels to advanced tumbling, including aerial work. Teachers work with each student on their individual level. This class also focuses on flexibility, agility, and teamwork. All students taking this class must participate in recital due to tricks and partner work.

Daycare dance Program

Miller Street Dance Academy's Daycare Dance Program is designed to make enrichment easy and accessible for busy families. Our experienced instructors come to your facility to introduce young dancers to movement, rhythm, musicality, and creative expression in a fun, nurturing environment that fits seamlessly into your daycare day. It's a convenient way to offer quality dance education while giving children a chance to explore their love of movement.

Dance

Dance

Four Week Sessions

Ages 2.5–6.5 Ballet/Tap & Jazz/Tumble – Experience dance through our four-week summer sessions! Whether you're introducing your little one to dance, maintaining skills between seasons, or simply seeking summer fun, our four weekly classes provide the perfect blend of structure and enjoyment.

Drop-in Classes

Ages 5–18 Discover the flexibility and excitement of our Summer Drop-In Program! Perfect your technique and explore diverse dance styles at your own pace. Whether you're a familiar face or new to our studio, our welcoming community and expert instruction await. Join us for this convenient pay-per-class option, with updated weekly schedules available on our website.

Master Classes & Guest Teachers
Master Classes & Guest Teachers require two tickets.

Summer Drop-In Program
$15.00

Discover the flexibility and excitement of our Summer Drop-In Program! Perfect your technique and explore diverse dance styles at your own pace. Whether you're a familiar face or new to our studio, our welcoming community and expert instruction await. Join us for this convenient pay-per-class option, with updated weekly schedules available on our website.

new classes weekly!
Jazz & Tumble

A 45-minute class for students 3 to 5 years old. This class will be a combination of first tumbling with various beginner acrobatic skills followed by an upbeat jazz/hip hop class. They will have no recital dance for tumbling. They will perform a jazz dance in the recital.

Ballet & Tap Combo

A 45-minute class for students 2 ½ to 6 ½ years old. This class teaches the fundamentals of tap and ballet. Students will begin with tap and finish with ballet. Students should arrive in class with tap shoes on. Teachers will assist young dancers with shoe changes. Young combo students should wear a pull-up if they are not potty trained.

Pre-Ballet & Ballet Level 1–5

Summer Ballet Intensive

Immerse yourself in our week-long Summer Ballet Intensive, where dedicated dancers refine and elevate their technical mastery. This focused program combines rigorous training with individualized attention to help dancers reach new heights in their ballet journey. Placement evaluation required to ensure students train at the appropriate technical level for optimal growth and development.

Sing, Dance, and Discover

At MSDA, we know that singing and dancing go together like best friends– which is why we’ve created the ultimate experience for young performers ready to take their passion to the next level.

Camps

'Snowflake Spectacular'

'Snowflake Spectacular' is a magical 4-day winter camp– This camp will be love at frost sight for dancers who love Olaf, Anna, Elsa and friends! No matter the season, you will sparkle with excitement at The Snowflake Spectacular, a brrr-tiful winter carnival filled with whimsical dancing and wondrous wintry games. Through a flurry of glimmering crafts and frozen dancing fun, there’s snow way of escaping the excitement of this frosty dancing adventure!

Song & Dance Camp

ages 8–18 At MSDA, our Sing & Dance Camp gives young performers the ultimate chance to shine as they learn an original, inspiring song and a high-energy dance routine. Campers will build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence while discovering the joy of performing. Led by Broadway and Hollywood performer Mr. Thommie, this exciting experience ends with a professionally recorded video to share and celebrate—leaving dancers inspired and ready for future MSDA performances.

Ballet Intensives

PreBallet & Ballet 1–5 Immerse yourself in our week-long Summer Ballet Intensive, where dedicated dancers refine and elevate their technical mastery. This focused program combines rigorous training with individualized attention to help dancers reach new heights in their ballet journey. Placement evaluation required to ensure students train at the appropriate technical level for optimal growth and development.

Dance Camps

Ages 3–8 Dive into our action-packed 4-day camps! From dance and tumbling to arts and games, children experience a vibrant mix of activities in age-appropriate groups. Each day brings new adventures, creative expression, and endless fun!

Acrobatics summer classes

For the safety of all participants, Acrobatics summer classes require advance sign-up. Current students should register through the Parent Portal or the MSDA App, while new students can sign up using the links below.

Dance, Tumble & Play—A Week Filled with Fun!
$175.00

Dance, Tumble & Play—A Week Filled with Fun! Providence Location REGISTER - CURRENT STUDENTS REgister - NEW students Baxter Location REgister - Current students REgister - NEW students AGes 3–8 Ages 3–8 | Dec 29–31 | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM | Price $175 | Registration opens Nov 1, 2025

Song & Dance CAMP

In this dynamic camp, campers will learn an original, uplifting song all about finding their place in the performing arts, paired with a high-energy dance routine packed with exciting choreography and staging. They’ll build confidence interacting with others on stage, discover what it means to be an essential part of a performance, and, of course, sing their hearts out.

Dance
$225.00

Dive into our action-packed 4-day camps! From dance and tumbling to arts and games, children experience a vibrant mix of activities in age-appropriate groups. Each day brings new adventures, creative expression, and endless fun!

Mon–Thur 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Miller Street Dance Academy?

Call Miller Street Dance Academy at (704) 889-8637 or visit http://www.millerstreetdanceacademy.com/.

Does Miller Street Dance Academy have Saturday classes?

Yes, Miller Street Dance Academy is open Saturdays: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.

Does Miller Street Dance Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find Miller Street Dance Academy online at http://www.millerstreetdanceacademy.com/.

What days is Miller Street Dance Academy open?

Miller Street Dance Academy is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

What are Miller Street Dance Academy's hours?

Miller Street Dance Academy is open Monday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 8:30 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 2:30 - 8:30 PM, Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.