Straight Up Dance Academy - Dance studio in Saratoga Springs, Utah
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Straight Up Dance Academy

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1453 Summer Village Road

Saratoga Springs, Utah 84043

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
8 programs

About Straight Up Dance Academy

Straight Up Dance Academy, located in the heart of Saratoga Springs, Utah, is a vibrant studio dedicated to fostering a love for dance and nurturing creative souls. Welcoming dancers of all ages and skill levels into a positive and inspiring environment, the academy cultivates not only technical proficiency but also crucial life skills such as self-discipline, accountability, and confidence. With over 75 classes offered weekly, students can explore a diverse curriculum including Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theater, Ballroom, Tap, Power Tap, and Acrobatics. Led by passionate instructors, including Director Chansey Eames, who brings extensive performance experience from venues like Disneyland and Carnival Cruise Lines, along with Allia Perez, Adi John, Emma Wadsworth, Jazmyne Sharp, Hayley Devoe, Kate Christensen, and Lidia Chamberlain, the academy enriches the learning environment with real-world artistry. Many instructors boast backgrounds in national competitions, professional tours, and theme park engagements. Straight Up Dance Academy prioritizes building a strong, family-like culture, ensuring every dancer feels supported on their personal journey of growth. For those seeking competitive excellence, competition and company teams aged 7 and up have specific training requirements, including technique, Ballet, and Acro classes. Recreational students can explore classes based on their interests, with flexible pricing structures. Registration involves a $25 fee per student, with tuition due by the first of each month. The studio is committed to staying current with emerging styles and techniques, providing a supportive community where dancers can thrive.

Programs from Straight Up Dance Academy

8 programs available

Classes

ACRO

A dynamic dance style that combines classical dance techniques with acrobatic elements. Acro Dance emphasizes strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination as dancers perform impressive lifts, balances, tumbling, and contortion moves seamlessly integrated with fluid dance movements. It’s a thrilling way to develop athleticism while expressing creativity through dance.

CONTEMPORARY

A versatile and expressive dance style that blends elements of ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Contemporary dance focuses on fluidity, emotion, and creativity, encouraging dancers to explore movement with freedom and personal interpretation. It emphasizes the connection between mind and body through techniques such as floor work, contractions, releases, and improvisation.

POWER TAP

A lively dance style characterized by percussive footwork and fast-paced movements. Combines traditional Appalachian dance roots with modern music, focusing on timing, coordination, and energetic expression. This fun class teaches dancers how to create rhythmic sounds with their feet while enjoying upbeat, toe-tapping routines.

HIP-HOP

An energetic and rhythmic dance style rooted in street culture, Hip Hop emphasizes sharp, dynamic movements, personal style, and musicality. This class focuses on building coordination, confidence, and creativity while learning foundational techniques and choreography that highlight attitude and self-expression.

BALLET

The foundation of all dance forms, ballet emphasizes precise technique, graceful movements, and disciplined training. It focuses on developing strength, flexibility, balance, and control through flowing, elegant motions. Ballet teaches dancers the fundamentals of posture, alignment, and expression, serving as the building block for many other dance styles.

LYRICAL

A graceful and expressive dance style that combines the techniques of ballet and jazz with the emotional storytelling of contemporary dance. Lyrical focuses on fluid movements, musicality, and conveying feelings through movement, helping dancers connect deeply with the music and their own emotions.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

An imaginative and fun class designed for young dancers to explore basic dance concepts through play, music, and props. This class encourages self-expression, body awareness, and creativity while developing coordination and motor skills in a supportive, nurturing environment.

JAZZ

A lively and energetic dance style that blends rhythm, technique, and expressive movement. Jazz focuses on sharp, dynamic steps, syncopated rhythms, and powerful body isolations, allowing dancers to showcase their personality and style. It draws influences from ballet and modern dance, emphasizing versatility and musicality.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Straight Up Dance Academy?

Call Straight Up Dance Academy at (435) 224-5353 or visit https://straightupdanceacademy.com/.

What are Straight Up Dance Academy's hours?

Straight Up Dance Academy is open Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact Straight Up Dance Academy?

The quickest way is to call (435) 224-5353 or visit https://straightupdanceacademy.com/.

What city is Straight Up Dance Academy in?

Straight Up Dance Academy is in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Does Straight Up Dance Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find Straight Up Dance Academy online at https://straightupdanceacademy.com/.