For The Love Of Dance School - Dance studio in Columbus, Ohio
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For The Love Of Dance School

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860 Oakland Park Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43224

Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 2:00 - 7:00 PM
14 programs

About For The Love Of Dance School

For The Love Of Dance School, located in Columbus, Ohio, is celebrating its 14th season, marking 14 years of dedicated dance education and fostering a passion for movement and artistry. The studio is committed to technical excellence and student progress, ensuring a comprehensive dance experience for dancers of all ages in a nurturing environment. As the 2025-2026 fall schedule approaches, new and returning dancers will benefit from initial evaluations by the teaching placement team, guaranteeing personalized instruction and placement in classes that challenge and support them according to high standards for technique and proficiency. Under the leadership of Owner and Artistic Director Ms. Paris, who also leads Starlite Ballet, the studio offers a diverse range of classes including Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Modern. Ms. Cassandra serves as Assistant Program Director and Ballet Instructor, Ms. Kaleigh is a Young Star, Starlite, and Contemporary instructor, also teaching Tumbling. Mr. Josh instructs Young Star and Starlite Hip Hop, while Ms. Mikayla leads adult Modern classes, and Ms. Mackenzie continues the Contemporary program. For The Love Of Dance School features a comprehensive Young Star Program for children aged six and up, introducing them to Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Drama, alongside the Starlite Prep program for ages three and up, focusing on early technique and creative movement. The studio fosters a creative environment where "LEADERSHIP and the ARTS merge," shaping skilled dancers into confident individuals. Dancers are encouraged to perform and grow as artists, with opportunities to sync mobile devices with the studio's Google Calendar for updates on news and events.

Styles offered at For The Love Of Dance School

Programs from For The Love Of Dance School

14 programs available

Classes

Young Star Program

A comprehensive Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Drama curriculum. Dancers will learn dance as a movement and art form. Additionally, dancers will gain an understanding of certain dance history facts. Dancers can start by age 6. All dancers are encouraged to perform. *Certain eligibility requirements must be met.

Starlite Prep

An early introduction to dance technique & creative movement. Considered Pre-Young Stars. Starts at age 3.0. Starlites are encouraged to perform in our annual production. *Certain eligibility requirements must be met.

Cross Training & Conditioning For Dancers
$12.00

Focus On Conditioning, Fitness & Fun: Cross Training & Conditioning For Dancers. This class is suitable for beginners and returning dancers who need to brush up on their basics.

Advanced Hip-Hop
$12.00

Focus On Conditioning, Fitness & Fun: Advanced Hip-Hop. This class is suitable for beginners and returning dancers who need to brush up on their basics.

Beginner to Intermediate Hip-Hop & Funk
$12.00

Focus On Conditioning, Fitness & Fun: Beginner to Intermediate Hip-Hop & Funk. This class is suitable for beginners and returning dancers who need to brush up on their basics.

Beginner Modern
$8.00

Focus on Technique: Beginner Modern. This class is suitable for beginners and returning dancers who need to brush up on their basics.

Beginner Tap
$8.00

Focus on Technique: Beginner Tap. This class is suitable for beginners and returning dancers who need to brush up on their basics.

Beginner Contemporary Ballet
$8.00

Focus on Technique: Beginner Contemporary Ballet. This class is suitable for beginners and returning dancers who need to brush up on their basics.

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Young Stars – Youth Dance

Where leadership and the Arts merge, we explore the technique and history behind dance in a comprehensive curriculum while calling attention to the importance of discipline, focus, connectedness and cultivating a passion. Teaching a challenging curriculum in Ballet, Tap, Drama, Hip hop, and Modern that pushes the dancers to reach no less than their potential. Our Young Star program is designed to offer the structure of a school with classes 3 days per week, while exploring the Art of dance.

classes 3 days per week
Pre-Tap

At For The Love Of Dance , we believe that Tap dance is a rhythmic and energetic style that turns your feet into musical instruments! Dancers wear special shoes with metal plates that create sound with every step, shuffle, and stomp.

Pre-Ballet

Ballet is at the core of our curriculum at For The Love of Dance School. It is the foundation of all dance forms, combining grace, strength, and discipline. At For The Love of Dance, dancers learn proper posture, flexibility, and precise movements while developing balance and coordination.

Starlites – Preschool Dance

Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap & Creative Movement Exploring our space, getting familiar with our bodies. Learning pre ballet, pre tap and basic stretching techniques. Also gaining an awareness of how to function independent of our parents while adapting to group settings.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact For The Love Of Dance School?

Call For The Love Of Dance School at (614) 305-5125 or visit https://ftlodance.com/.

Does For The Love Of Dance School have evening hours?

Yes, For The Love Of Dance School offers evening hours. Tuesday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Sunday: 2:00 - 7:00 PM.

What city is For The Love Of Dance School in?

For The Love Of Dance School is in Columbus, Ohio.

What days is For The Love Of Dance School open?

For The Love Of Dance School is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday.

Is For The Love Of Dance School open on weekends?

Yes, For The Love Of Dance School is open on weekends — Sunday: 2:00 - 7:00 PM.