Dance

Put your dancing shoes on. Our dance program is designed to create well-rounded, healthy, and versatile dancers. We do everything we can to prep you for success-on-and-off the stage.

The St. James Difference

The St. James dance studio is equipped for professional level training in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary techniques. Our programs promote well-rounded, healthy and versatile dancers with the technical standards and artistic flair to set them apart while also preparing them up for success in the dance studio and on the stage.

With access to our state-of-the-art dance studios, Health Club, Pilates studios, gymnastics center, Strength & Conditioning training, and nutrition seminars, dancers develop both physically and mentally in our holistic approach.

Program highlights include:

  • Personal instruction for all ages and skill levels
  • Ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary dance classes
  • Unique camps and clinics for dancers, teams, ice skaters, and gymnasts
  • Additional fitness-based dance classes like yoga, barre, kickboxing, and Zumba in the Performance Club

Competitive and Performance Teams

Now in its 6th Season, our award winning STJ Impact Dance Team comprises diverse dancers from ages 3 to 18. Dancers train extensively in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Contemporary disciplines and work with luminary choreographers from around the country. The team has produced numerous regional and national title winners as well as the Teen Ms. World Dance 2022-23.

Highlights:

  • x12 National Cup Winners
  • x3 National Industry Dance Award Nominee
  • Rayna Reid - Teen Ms. World Dance 2022
  • Top 20 teacher of the year finalist
  • 9 National Title Winners
  • x4 ADCC Studio of Excellence Recipients
  • One National Entertainment of the Year Award

Michelle Tatiya, STJ Impact Team Director is a nationally recognized and highly sought master teacher and choreographer. Michelle’s passion for excellence and ability to magnify the strengths of each dancer makes this a team where all dancers are celebrated.

For more information email: dance@thestjames.com or info@impactdanceproject.com


Dance Open House

Discover the programs, meet our talented instructors, and see what makes The St. James special!

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Training & Instruction

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Ages 6 - 12

Hip-Hop Program

Starts on September 7
Ages 7 - 9

Beginner Ballet Program

Starts on September 7
Ages 3 - 4

Ballet & Tap Combo Program

Starts on September 7
Ages 4 - 5

Ballet & Tap Combo Program

Starts on September 7
Ages 6 - 7

Ballet & Tap Combo Program

Starts on September 7

Dance Camps

Dance, Gymnastics, & Skating - Day Camps

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Ages

6 - 14

Schedule
  • 4/14 - 4/16
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

School's Out Day Camps

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Ages

5 - 13

Schedule
  • 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Extended Day | 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
$90-$155
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Private Dance Lessons

No matter your experience level, our dance lessons will help you become a better dancer. Private coaching is available in a variety of dance modalities.

Pricing starts at $80 per hour. To schedule a private dance lesson, please email dance@thestjames.com.


Meet Our Dance Coaches

Laveen Naidu
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Laveen Naidu

Director of Dance

Michelle Tatiya
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Michelle Tatiya

Dance Team Director


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