Janet Hays & Co Dance Studio

About Janet Hays & Co Dance Studio

Janet Hays & Co Dance Studio, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been a cornerstone of the dance community for 60 years, fostering the artistic, physical, and mental development of dancers of all ages, from 2 ½ through adults. Building on a rich legacy and a family tradition of passion, the studio provides a nurturing and professional environment. Under the ownership of Miss Cathy Hays Mellick, Janet Hays & Co. offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Ballroom, and Acrobatics. With 47 years of experience in the South Hills, the studio emphasizes building self-confidence, grace, and poise through a positive dance foundation, guiding students from their first classroom experience to aspiring professional performers. The studio boasts a highly qualified team of instructors, many of whom are former students themselves, including Jillian Lindberg Allman, Katie Dombeck, Taryn Frey, Paige Gresko, Colleen Ignatz, Michele Mellick Johnson, Jennifer Lloyd, Ellen Morse, Michele Utzig Philage, Jessica Riddle, Tanieccia Rubenstein, Tori Steel, and Christine Mellick Stropky. Many instructors bring extensive professional and competitive backgrounds, enriching the student experience. Janet Hays & Co. also features the renowned 'Show Biz Kids' competitive team, consistently achieving high scores and accolades. Operating year-round, the studio offers classes, master classes, camps, workshops, performances, and private lessons, with the core season running from Labor Day through June recitals. The studio's diverse programming aims to inspire and train the next generation of performers and artists, fostering a love for dance through fun and discipline.

Styles offered at Janet Hays & Co Dance Studio