Wilson School of Dance - Dance studio in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Wilson School of Dance

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3114 Proffit Road

Charlottesville, Virginia 22911

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
87 programs

About Wilson School of Dance

Wilson School of Dance, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been a cornerstone of dance education since its founding in 1977 by Juanita Wilson Duquette. Dedicated to fostering creativity and discipline for students of all ages, from 3 to 93, the studio offers a comprehensive curriculum. Aspiring dancers can explore a diverse range of styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Musical Theater. Younger dancers can delight in themed classes such as 'Frozen Dance Class,' 'Princess Ballet/Pre-Ballet,' and 'Creative Kids Jazz / Ballet,' while older students and adults can delve into specialized training like 'Ballet Tech' and 'Pointe.' Wilson School of Dance provides high-quality instruction with a focus on correct technique, body placement, and expressive movement. The studio boasts professional floating sprung floors to minimize injury and enhance comfort. Beyond regular classes, students have numerous performance opportunities, including an annual Spring Performance, a Christmas/Holiday Show, and participation in events like the 2016 Orange Bowl. The school is committed to individual attention and positive reinforcement, building confidence and a lifelong love for dance. For specific inquiries about styles or levels, contact Juanita at Juanita@wilsonschoolofdance.com or by phone.

Styles offered at Wilson School of Dance

Programs from Wilson School of Dance

87 programs available

Classes

Hip Hop for kids

Hip Hop for kids 7-teens, AND for Teens and Adults

Pre-Jazz

Pre-Jazz age 4.5-6 is a fun class for little ones who want to move to more pop style music.

Pre-Dance

Children's ballet class basics, now adding more complex rhythms and co ordinations to the dance movements than the Princess ballet or Pre-Ballet classes, then introduces Disney-type music with theatrical, jazz dance style movements making it loads of fun for kids!

Princess Ballet/Pre-Ballet

Preballet Learn fun dances, ballet positions and creative movement while developing rhythm, coordination and a feel for classroom structure. Princess ballet uses princess-themed music and props! Pre- Ballet classes use a wider variety of music. In both dance classes children are encouraged to use their imaginations! This is a fun, safe, nurturing dance class with just the right balance between discipline and learning for these precious little ones. The emphasis is on creating a fun learning environment.

Hip Hop

Pre-Jazz

a fun class for little ones who want to move to more pop style music.

Children's Dance Program

Princess, Pre-Ballet

Modern/Contemporary

Free feeling movement using contemporary music based on Martha Graham and incorporating other dance techniques. Strong movements and challenging twists in the choreography make this a great dance class for college-bound students.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop for kids 7-teens, AND for Teens and Adults, focusing on current music and age-appropriate choreography.

Pre-Jazz

Pre-Jazz for ages 4.5-6 is a fun class for little ones who want to move to more pop style music, developing rhythm and coordination.

Children's Dance Program

A comprehensive Children's Dance Program for ages 2-10, offering a variety of dance styles to foster early development and love for movement.

Princess, Pre-Ballet

Princess and Pre-Ballet classes for ages 3-5, introducing foundational ballet techniques in a fun and imaginative setting.

Hip Hop

Music video/commercial style dances using moves set to “hot” new music. We are careful to always have age appropriate moves and music!

Hip Hop for kids 7-teens, AND for Teens and Adults

Pre-Jazz age 4.5-6

is a fun class for little ones who want to move to more pop style music.

Princess, Pre-Ballet ages 3-5, Children's Dance Program ages 2 - 10.

Pointe

Taken only after basic ballet technique is mastered, and muscles and bones are strong. Two ballet classes per week are required when taking pointe class. Instructor permission is required.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop for kids 7-teens, AND for Teens and Adults

Tap

Exciting rhythms using Broadway music, classic Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, swing tunes or street funk. Beginners learn basic rhythms and terms –then put them together into fabulous dances. Classes advance into soft shoe, waltz-clog, and buck-and-wing, with time steps amusing galore! Great exercise and fun for beginner – advanced, youth-adults.

Children's Dance Program

Princess, Pre-Ballet ages 3-5, Children's Dance Program ages 2 - 10.

Princess, Pre-Ballet

Princess, Pre-Ballet ages 3-5, Children's Dance Program ages 2 - 10.

Ballet

Incorporates Russian and Royal Ballet technique. Correct body placement and terminology are emphasized using graceful classic movement. Ballet provides a good base for developing body awareness, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility.

Hip Hop for Teens and Adults

Hip Hop for Teens and Adults

Hip Hop for kids

Hip Hop for kids

Children's Dance Program

Children's Dance Program

Princess, Pre-Ballet

Princess, Pre-Ballet

Jazz

Based on the smoothness of Luigi technique yet incorporating street styles. Complete with a strengthening warm up, across the floor technique and creative energizing choreography! Dance types vary from Broadway to Blues, Latin, Lyrical, or Hip Hop styles. An awesome dance class for youth or adults that develops coordination, flexibility and strength while having fun!

Hip Hop for kids

Hip Hop for kids 7-teens, AND for Teens and Adults.

Princess, Pre-Ballet

Princess, Pre-Ballet ages 3-5. Children's Dance Program ages 2 - 10.

Hip Hop for Teens and Adults

NEW! Hip Hop class offered for Teens and Adults.

Hip Hop for kids

Hip Hop class available for kids aged 7 to teens.

Pre-Jazz

NEW! Pre-Jazz class for ages 4.5-6, a fun class for little ones who want to move to more pop style music.

Princess, Pre-Ballet

Princess and Pre-Ballet classes offered for ages 3-5. Children's Dance Program available for ages 2 - 10.

Hip Hop for Teens and Adults

Hip Hop for kids 7-teens

Pre-Jazz age 4.5-6

a fun class for little ones who want to move to more pop style music.

Lyrical Dance

A popular style of dance especially with teens, generally using music sung with expressive, meaningful lyrics. Beautiful flowing movements whether slow, quick, small and delicate or big and sweeping, inspire the dancers creative expression. Lyrical is based on a combination of ballet and jazz technique so is easier to learn after a student has been exposed to both those styles.

Contemporary

Free feeling movement using contemporary music based on Martha Graham and incorporating other dance techniques. Strong movements and challenging twists in the choreography make this a great dance class for college-bound students.

Hip Hop

Music video/commercial style dances using moves set to "hot" new music. We are careful to always have age appropriate moves and music!

Dance I

Includes beginning Ballet barre, French ballet terms, and steps to gain placement and technique—class ends with theater jazz, using age appropriate steps that encourage “style” and a fun freedom of expression.

Frozen Dance Class

These classes are newly designed for FUN and LEARNING. Be a part of this exciting adventure as you dance along with Olaf the snowman, Princess Elsa, & Princess Anna. An awesome way for kids to learn some Jazz, Ballet, acting expression, creative movement and choreography.

Hip Hop for Teens and Adults

Hip Hop class for teens and adults.

Hip Hop for kids

Hip Hop class for kids aged 7-teens.

Pre-Jazz

Pre-Jazz is a fun class for little ones aged 4.5-6 who want to move to more pop style music.

Children's Dance Program

Children's Dance Program for ages 2 - 10.

Princess, Pre-Ballet

Princess and Pre-Ballet classes for ages 3-5.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Starts Mon.9/15
Hip Hop (10-Teens)

Hip Hop (10-Teens)

Hip Hop (10-Teens)

Starts Mon.9/15
Hip Hop

(10-Teens) Hip Hop classes for individuals aged 10 to teens, focusing on energetic and contemporary dance styles.

Starts Mon.9/15
Hip Hop

Hip Hop (10-Teens)

Starts Mon.9/15
Hip Hop

Hip Hop for 10-Teens. Starts Mon.9/15

Starts Mon.9/15
Hip Hop

Hip Hop class for teens. Starts Monday, September 15th.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Lyrical/Contemporary

Starts Sat.9/20
Lyrical/Contemporary

Tap

Tap classes!

NEW! Saturday Tap classes!
Saturday Tap classes!

Tap

NEW Saturday Tap classes for teens and adults, focusing on rhythmic footwork and musicality in a fun and engaging environment.

NEW Saturday Tap classes!
Lyrical/Contemporary

Lyrical and Contemporary dance styles that blend ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques, emphasizing fluidity and expression.

Starts Sat.9/20
Saturday Tap classes

Hip Hop for kids 7-teens, AND for Teens and Adults, NEW! Saturday Tap classes!

Hip Hop for kids 7-teens, AND for Teens and Adults, NEW! Saturday Tap classes!

NEW! Saturday Tap classes!
Tap classes

Tap classes

NEW! Saturday Tap classes!
Saturday Tap classes

NEW! Saturday Tap classes for Teens and Adults.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Lyrical/Contemporary. Starts Sat.9/20

Starts Sat.9/20
Saturday Tap classes

NEW! Tap classes available on Saturdays for Teens and Adults.

NEW! Saturday Tap classes!
Saturday Tap classes

Tap classes on Saturdays for teens and adults.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Lyrical/Contemporary dance class. Starts Saturday, September 20th.

Jazz Fitness & fun!

Jazz Fitness & fun!

Tues 5:10 pm
Jazz Fitness & fun! (adults)

Tues 5:10 pm
Jazz Fitness & fun! (adults)

Jazz Fitness & fun! (adults)

Tues 5:10 pm
Jazz Fitness & fun!

Tuesday 5:10 pm
Jazz Fitness & fun!

(adults) Jazz Fitness & fun! This class is designed for adults looking for a fitness-focused dance experience with jazz elements.

Tuesday 5:10 pm
Jazz Fitness & fun!

Jazz Fitness & fun! (adults)

Tuesday 5:10 pm
Jazz Fitness & fun!

Jazz Fitness & fun! For adults. Starts Tues. 9/16 (new time 5:10 pm)

Tuesday 5:10 pm
Jazz Fitness & fun!

Jazz Fitness & fun! For adults. Starts Tuesday, September 16th with a new time of 5:10 pm.

Tuesday 5:10 pm
Tot's Dance–Parent & Me

Tot's Dance–Parent & Me

starts Wed. 9/17 6 week session:
Tot's Dance–Parent & Me (ages 2-4)

Tot's Dance–Parent & Me (ages 2-4)

Tot's Dance–Parent & Me (ages 2-4)

starts Wed. 9/17
Tot's Dance–Parent & Me

starts Wed. 9/17
Tot's Dance–Parent & Me

(ages 2-4) Tot's Dance–Parent & Me classes are designed for very young children accompanied by a parent, introducing basic movement and coordination.

starts Wed. 9/17
Tot's Dance–Parent & Me

Tot's Dance–Parent & Me for ages 2-4. Starts Wed. 9/17

starts Wed. 9/17
Tot's Dance–Parent & Me

Tot's Dance–Parent & Me class for ages 2-4. Starts Wednesday, September 17th.

Courses

Hip Hop (10-Teens)

8 week sessions: Hip Hop class for individuals aged 10 to Teens. Starts Monday, September 15th.

Starts Mon.9/15
Lyrical/Contemporary

8 week sessions: Lyrical/Contemporary dance class. Starts Saturday, September 20th.

Starts Sat.9/20
Jazz Fitness & fun! (adults)

8 week sessions: Jazz Fitness & fun! This class is for adults looking for fitness and fun through jazz. Starts Tuesday, September 16th at a new time of 5:10 pm.

Tuesday 5:10 pm
Tot's Dance–Parent & Me

6 week session: Tot's Dance class designed for Parent & Me participation, suitable for ages 2-4. Starts Wednesday, September 17th.

starts Wed. 9/17

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Wilson School of Dance?

Call Wilson School of Dance at (434) 973-5678 or visit http://www.wilsonschoolofdance.com/.

What days is Wilson School of Dance open?

Wilson School of Dance is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

Is Wilson School of Dance open on weekends?

Yes, Wilson School of Dance is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

What is Wilson School of Dance's phone number?

You can phone Wilson School of Dance at (434) 973-5678.

What is the best way to contact Wilson School of Dance?

The quickest way is to call (434) 973-5678 or visit http://www.wilsonschoolofdance.com/.