Collierville Arts Academy - Dance studio in Collierville, Tennessee
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Collierville Arts Academy

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1990 West Poplar Avenue

Collierville, Tennessee 38017

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
42 programs

About Collierville Arts Academy

Collierville Arts Academy, located in Collierville, Tennessee, offers a comprehensive and dynamic dance education for students of all ages and skill levels, from absolute beginners to pre-professional dancers. Led by Artistic Director Julie Hunt Knowles, a certified dance professional with a distinguished background performing with the Giordano Jazz Dance Company and extensive experience in professional theatre, the academy fosters a strong dance program. Ms. Knowles also serves as the Artistic Director of the Collierville Ballet, underscoring a commitment to classical ballet training. Abby Pohlman Fortney, Assistant Director of the Collierville Ballet, further contributes her expertise as a dance instructor and choreographer. Students have the unique opportunity to train with professional dancers and choreographers, enriching their learning experience through master classes with visiting Broadway performers and artists. The academy's diverse program includes Creative Movement, Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Variations, Jazz Dance, Contemporary Dance, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater Movement. Elements of Acrobatics are also incorporated, providing a well-rounded artistic experience. The academy emphasizes professional instruction and a welcoming environment, preparing students for various performance avenues, including professional careers. Seasonal programming includes exciting showcase events, with technical and dress rehearsals culminating in performances at the Harrell Theatre. Collierville Arts Academy prioritizes a smooth enrollment process, offering assistance and complimentary visit classes to help students find their perfect class placement.

Programs from Collierville Arts Academy

42 programs available

Classes

Acting & Musical Theatre

Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. We are home training studio to award winning artists of all ages in the Memphis area. For the busy musical theatre performer we offer professional private, semi-private and group instruction in voice, acting, and stage movement including gesture, dance, and direction. Styles of Lessons Offered: Acting, TV Commercial, Modeling, Musical Theatre Movement, Tap and Jazz Dance, Voice, Audition Preparation Ages: Age 7-Adults Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels

Adult Dance Classes

Collierville Arts Academy offers top quality instruction for adults at all skill levels. At our studio you will find a welcoming environment and excellent professional instruction. Schedule a visit class by call our office at 901-861-7001. Styles of Dance Offered: Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap Dance, and Pilates-Based Conditioning Classes Ages: Ages 18+ Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning and Intermediate Levels

Teen Dance Classes

Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. We offer teen classes for absolute beginners, students with limited experience, and classes for the pre-professional level dancer. Please contact the office to arrange a class-placement appointment if your student has previous dance experience. There is no charge for a class-placement appointment. Styles of Dance Offered: Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Variations, Pas De Deux, Jazz Dance, Contemporary Dance, Tap & Musical Theatre, Conditioning for dancers, Pilates, & special dance workshops throughout the season. Ages: Ages 13+ Class Levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced & Pre-Professional Levels 7-8 A/B Curriculums

Youth Dance Classes

We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. If a student is an absolute beginner, they would attend a class designed just for them. But if your child has been dancing for awhile, a member of our faculty will need to schedule a class placement evaluation to determine the best possible class level for your child. Styles of Dance Offered: Classical Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Variations, Jazz Dance, Contemporary Dance, Tap & Musical Theatre Ages: Ages 7-12 Class Levels: Levels 3-6

Children's Dance Programs

Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Styles of Dance: Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, and Musical Theatre Ages: 2-7 years Class Levels: Mommy & Me, Little Steps, Dance Discovery, Level 1, Level 2

Audition Preparation

Acting & Musical Theatre: Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. Audition Preparation is one of the styles offered.

Voice

Acting & Musical Theatre: Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. Voice instruction is offered.

Tap and Jazz Dance

Acting & Musical Theatre: Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. Tap and Jazz Dance are styles offered.

Musical Theatre Movement

Acting & Musical Theatre: Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. Musical Theatre Movement is one of the styles offered.

Modeling

Acting & Musical Theatre: Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. Modeling is one of the styles offered.

TV Commercial

Acting & Musical Theatre: Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. TV Commercial is one of the styles offered.

Acting

Acting & Musical Theatre: Collierville Arts Academy trained actors, singers, and dancers appear on local, regional and national stages. We are proud of our talent and our legacy of creating and developing top quality entertainers and artists. Acting is one of the styles offered.

Pilates-Based Conditioning Classes

Adult Dance Classes: Collierville Arts Academy offers top quality instruction for adults at all skill levels. At our studio you will find a welcoming environment and excellent professional instruction. Pilates-Based Conditioning Classes are offered.

Tap Dance

Adult Dance Classes: Collierville Arts Academy offers top quality instruction for adults at all skill levels. At our studio you will find a welcoming environment and excellent professional instruction. Tap Dance is one of the styles offered.

Jazz

Adult Dance Classes: Collierville Arts Academy offers top quality instruction for adults at all skill levels. At our studio you will find a welcoming environment and excellent professional instruction. Jazz is one of the styles offered.

Levels 7-8 A/B Curriculums

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Levels 7-8 A/B Curriculums are class levels.

Pre-Professional Levels

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Pre-Professional Levels is one of the class levels offered.

Advanced

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Advanced is one of the class levels offered.

Intermediate

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Intermediate is one of the class levels offered.

Beginning

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Beginning is one of the class levels offered.

Absolute Beginner

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Absolute Beginner is one of the class levels offered.

Pilates

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Pilates is one of the styles offered.

Conditioning for dancers

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Conditioning for dancers is one of the styles offered.

Pas De Deux

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Pas De Deux is one of the styles offered.

Levels 3-6

Youth Dance Classes: We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Levels 3-6 are the class levels offered.

Tap & Musical Theatre

Youth Dance Classes: We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Tap & Musical Theatre is one of the styles offered.

Contemporary Dance

Youth Dance Classes: We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Contemporary Dance is one of the styles offered.

Jazz Dance

Youth Dance Classes: We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Jazz Dance is one of the styles offered.

Variations

Youth Dance Classes: We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Variations is one of the styles offered.

Pointe

Youth Dance Classes: We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Pointe is one of the styles offered.

Pre-Pointe

Youth Dance Classes: We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Pre-Pointe is one of the styles offered.

Classical Ballet

Youth Dance Classes: We place dance students ages 7-12 in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Classical Ballet is one of the styles offered.

Level 2

Children's Dance Programs: Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Level 2 is a class level.

Level 1

Children's Dance Programs: Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Level 1 is a class level.

Dance Discovery

Children's Dance Programs: Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Dance Discovery is a class level.

Little Steps

Children's Dance Programs: Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Little Steps is a class level.

Mommy & Me

Children's Dance Programs: Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Mommy & Me is a class level.

Musical Theatre

Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Musical Theatre is one of the styles offered.

Tap

Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Tap is one of the styles offered.

Ballet

Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Ballet is one of the styles offered.

Creative Movement

Our youngest dancers do not require a placement class prior to registering. Our youngest students are placed into their class levels by their birthdate. Creative Movement is one of the styles offered.

Workshops

special dance workshops

Teen Dance Classes: Dance students ages 13+ in a class that is age appropriate and skill level appropriate. Special dance workshops are offered throughout the season.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Collierville Arts Academy?

Call Collierville Arts Academy at (901) 861-7001 or visit http://www.colliervillearts.com/.

Does Collierville Arts Academy have Saturday classes?

Yes, Collierville Arts Academy is open Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

What are Collierville Arts Academy's hours?

Collierville Arts Academy is open Monday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM, Friday: 5:00 - 8:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Does Collierville Arts Academy have evening hours?

Yes, Collierville Arts Academy offers evening hours. Monday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM, Friday: 5:00 - 8:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact Collierville Arts Academy?

The quickest way is to call (901) 861-7001 or visit http://www.colliervillearts.com/.