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O2B Kids Dance
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Come express yourself!
Spinning, leaping, graceful movements and FUN! O2B Dance classes share the passion of dance with every student; foster independence, coordination, and self-esteem with an original curriculum; and encourage fundamental progression in a relaxed, caring environment. O2B Dance instructors help young dancers learn poise, improve self-confidence, and express themselves creatively. Classes are available in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street Steps, Hip-Hop, and many more popular dance disciplines.
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Dancemania
Southside
904-998-7522 / 12226 Beach Boulevard, (Units 12 and 13) / www.dancemania.00go.com
Ages 3 years and up. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Creative Movement, Creative Kids Theatre, Acrobatics, Gymnastics and line dancing.
Classes have begun.
Still accepting new registrations.904-998-7522 / 12226 Beach Boulevard, (Units 12 and 13) / www.dancemania.00go.com
Academy of Dance
Mandarin
Classes for ages 3-adult in Broadway Tap, Creative Dance, Ballet, Rhythm & Movement, Jazz Dance, Hip Hop, Lyrical Dance, Pointe, and Acrobatics.
904-262-2336 / 10502-6 San Jose Blvd / www.academyofdancejax.com
Amelia Arts Academy
Fernandina Beach
Individual instruction, group lessons and ensembles, after-school art and dance, workshops programs.
Below is a list of lessons offer. Music: All Brass, Wind and Percussion, Piano, Guitar, Violin, Theory, and Voice. Art: Drawing and Painting, After-school Art, Digital Photography, Black and White Photography, Watercolor and Acrylics. Acting: Adult Basic Techniques and More. Dance: Ballroom (children and Adults) Ensembles: Academy Strings, New Horizons Band, Beginner String Ensemble, Academy Singers.904-277-1225 / 516 South Tenth St, Fernandina Beach / www.ameliaartsacademy.org
Asbury Arts Center
Clay County
Ages 2-18 can learn and enjoy all art forms. Classes offered: Ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, show choir, musical theatre, taekwondo, spanish, art, music, percussion, guitar, kids zumba, kids yoga, and more. Please visit www.asburyartscenter.com for more information.
904-406-4161 / 2853 Henley Road, Green Cove Springs / www.asburyartscenter.com
Baby Ballroom Dance Class
Mandarin
This creative movement class is designed to introduce your child to dance through fun activities, books, props, musical instruments and special guests. As a parent or caregiver, you will participate and be your child's dance partner.
A Social Affair Dance Studio / 904-708-3316 / 9850-9 San Jose Boulevard / www.asocialaffair.net
Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes
Southside
Ages 5-14. Boys and girls.
Not only will your child learn dances like the Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa and Swing -- they will learn poise, etiquette and confidence. Group classes will be held 1 or 2 days per week. Monthly payment plans are available.
A Social Affair Dance Studio / 904-821-1010 / 13947 Beach Blvd / www.asocialaffair.net
Belly Dance
Westside
Young girls learn the art of Tribal Dance. This form of dance is directly connected to middle eastern dance forms where the original intent was women dancing together for joy and celebration of themselves and the dance. The children who are interested will have the opportunity to perform for nursing homes, children in the hospital, community events, libraries, etc. in addition to the recitals scheduled at the end of each class session. Currently offering kKds Ballet on Wednesdays at 5pm and Kids Tribal Belly Dance Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Call or send email to Tribalkids@earthlink.net.
Samadhi Alternative Dance Company / 904-738-8212 / 1022 Edgewood Ave / www.samadhidance.net
Boleros Dance Center
Arlington
Ages 4 and up. Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern. Ballroom studio offering private lessons and group classes in Latin and Smooth dances.
904-721-3399 / 10131 Atlantic Blvd / www.boleros.cc
CITYdance 5/14
Arlington
CITYdance 5/14 offering instruction in Ballet/Pointe, Jazz/Hip-hop, Contemporary, Cheer/Pom, Tap, Stretch and elite competiton team. Dance instruction focuses on the "whole" dancer, emphasizing proper technique, stylization and performance quality. Ages 2-adult
CITYDance 5/14 / 904-222-8371 / 8724 Lonestar Rd / www.citydance514.com
Connect the Dots Creative Movement
Beaches
Creative Movement for Children
Movement Exploration for Adults
Professional Development for Educators
Creative Dance Birthday Parties/Events
Private Dance Instruction
Special Event/Production Choreography
Grant Writing and Project Development
CTDCM Youth Ensemble Performances
Mommy/Daddy and Me Movement
904-521-7097 / 12221 Gehrig Dr / www.dotsdance.com
CRC Arts Academy
Southside
Classes in Musical theatre, acting, voice, ballet, point, jazz, hip-hop, kindermusik, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, jazz improvisation, jazz and blues voice, drawing, comic book art, and painting for all ages form 18months to adult.
904-493-1231 / 10005 Gate Parkway N / www.crcumc.org
Dance, Gymnastics Classes, & Cheerleading Classes
Mandarin
Tumbling, Cheerleading All-Stars, Dance All-Stars, Mom & Tots, Recreational, Pre Team Gymnastics, and Boys Gymnastics
World Class Gymnastics & Cheerleading / 904-262-2002 / 9545 San Jose Blvd / www.wcgymnastics.com
Dancemania
Ages 3 years and up. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Creative Movement, Creative Kids Theatre, Acrobatics, Gymnastics and line dancing.
Dancemania / 904-998-7522 / 12226 Beach Blvd (Units 12 and 13) / www.dancemania.00go.com
Dansations Beachside
Beaches
Dance offerings include jazz, ballet, tap, Pointe, Pas de Duex, theatre dance, Hip Hop, Modern, and creative dance for pre-schoolers.
Dansations Beachside / 904-728-5264 / 1110 N. Hwy A1A #104, Ponte Vedra Beach / www.dansationsjax.com
Dansations Performing Arts Center
Southside
Dance offerings include jazz, ballet, tap, Pointe, Pas de Duex, theatre dance, Hip Hop, Modern Break dancing, boys classes, and creative dance for pre-schoolers.
904-731-0508 / 8763 Old Kings Rd South / www.dansationsjax.com
Debbie's Dance Company
Debbie's Dance Company offers extensive and diverse programs in classical Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Baton, Modern, Acrobatics, Lyrical, and Flexibility for ages 2 and up.
Debbie's Dance Company / 904-268-1410 / 11570 San Jose Boulevard / www.debbiesdanceco.com
Destiny Dance Center
Clay County
A wide variety of classes offered for all ages and skill levels including Mommy & Me ages 2-4 (all caregivers welcome). Ballet & Tap for ages 3-4, 3-6, 5-7, 7-11, 8-12. Hip "Hope" for ages 5-7, 10+ and 8-12. Modern Dance and Lyrical/Jazz for ages 13+. Pointe and Adult Classes. Private lessons available. Sibling discount available.
904-276-3737 / 2151 Loch Rane Blvd, Orange Park / www.destinydancecenter.com
Drake School of Irish Dance
Grades K thru 12. Classes held weekly in traditional Irish Dance are open to dancers of all levels, no experience is necessary to begin dancing.
Legacy Dance Studios / 904-662-3102 /11760 Marco Beach Blvd, Suite 10/ www.drakedance.com
Fascinatin' Rhythm Studio of Dance
Mandarin
Instruction for ages 3 through adult in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Theatre Dance, Hip Hop, All Boy Hip Hop, and Floor Gymnastics.
904-262-2336 / 10550-25 Old St. Augustine Rd / www.fascinatinrhythm.com
First Class Athletics
Programs include Competitive Cheerleading and Dance, Tumbling, Cheer Tumbling, Dance, Tiny Power Gymnastics, Adult Fitness.
Birthday parties, summer camp and a open gym is also offer.
1st Class Athletics / 904-828-3505 / 6026 Bowdendale Ave / www.fcathletics.com
Florida Ballet
Downtown / San Marco
As a service to the community, The Florida Ballet offers several options of open classes:
Advanced/Intermediate Ballet class - Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Pilates for everyone - no dance experience necessary - Monday evenings 5:30-6:30 p.m.
904-353-7518 / 300 East State St, Suite E / www.floridaballet.org
Glas Tara School of Irish Dance
Beaches
Julington Creek
St. Augustine
Ages 4 to adult. Glas Tara is a school of Irish dance dedicated to to the presentation of traditional Irish dancing, music and song.
Locations:
St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Jacksonville Beach
Mark Spivak Dance Studio, Julington Creek Plaza Drive (Julington Creek)
Home Studio, Masters Drive, St. Augustine
904-829-0861 / www.glastara.com
Hollies Dancin' Dream
Southside
Hip Hop dance, ballet, jazz, and tap classes for ages 2 through adult. Dance classes are run in a relaxed manner. The studio's policy is to insure that the students are gaining self confidence while learning to express themselves through the art of dance.
904-247-5151 / 725 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 20 / www.holliesdancindream.net
Jan's Dance Academy
Clay County
Girls ages 3-adult. Dance instruction in Hip Hop, ballet, Pointe, tap, jazz, Hawaiian, and tumbling. Students participate in community performances and an annual recital. Parents night out and birthday parties also offered.
904-272-7636 / 400 Madison Ave, # 105, Orange Park
JCAC Dance
Southside
Pre-ballet for ages 3-5, Ballet, Hip Hop, Creative Dance, Tap/Celtic-River Dance Style, Ballroom, Prophetic Dance, Afro-Caribbean, and Jazz for all ages, Boys Flag Corp, drama, and Worship dance class with tambourines and flags. Call for class times.
904-725-9499 / 2360 St. John's Bluff Rd / www.jcacdance.art.officelive.com
JCAC Dance
Westside
Pre-ballet for ages 3-5, Ballet, Hip Hop, Creative Dance, Tap/Celtic-River Dance Style, Ballroom, Prophetic Dance, Afro-Caribbean, and Jazz for all ages, Boys Flag Corp, drama, and Worship dance class with tambourines and flags. Call for class times.
904-725-9499 / 5732 Normandy Blvd 2nd Floor / www.jcacdance.art.officelive.com
Jean's Dance Academy
Westside
Classes offered to ages 3-adult, beginner through advanced, in Ballet, Tap, Tumbling, Jazz, and Hula. Classes conclude in June with a formal recital. Click link for class schedule, registration discount, and further information.
904-771-2521 / 5618 Timuquana Rd / Jean's Dance Academy
Jewish Community Alliance
Mandarin
Trance Dancing for 8-14 and 15+ year olds.
904-730-2100 / 8505 San Jose Blvd. / www.jcajax.org
Kids Ballroom Dance Class
Mandarin
Ages 8-12 Boys and Girls no partner necessary. Dances: Cha Cha, Waltz, Swing and Foxtrot. For More information contact Kristi 262-9709.
A Social Affair Dance Studio Mandarin / 904-708-3316 / 9850-9 San Jose Blvd. / www.asocialaffair.net
KinderStudios
Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island
KinderStudios is a full service Dance, Music, and Drama center for children and Adults. Kinderstudios offers Kindermusik classes, Mummy and me and more.
Kinderstudios / 904-415-0954 / 1897 Island Walk Way, Suite 4 , Fernandina Beach / www.kinderstudios.com
Legacy Twirling Academy
Baton Twirling for ages 4 . Classes incorporate various forms of dance including ballet, jazz, hip hop and cheer while learning the artistic sport of baton twirling. Both recreation and competition classes available. Classes currently offered at Baymeadows Gymnastics back studio, 9410 Historic Kings Rd So off of Sunbeam and Grace Lutheran Church and School at Monument
904-422-5551/ Multiple Locations / www.legacytwirlers.com
Mark Spivak's Institute & Dance Extension
Julington Creek /
Fruit Cove
High quality dance classes for students of all ages, from toddlers age 18 mos to adults. Ballet, Pointe, Character, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Cheerdance, Acrobatics, Pre-School Creative Dance, and a Summer Program. Different classes and levels are available for children and teens. 4 locations: Mandarin, Julington Creek, Fruit Cove, and Orange Park.
904-287-4619 / 445 N. State Rd 13 / 904-268-3583 / 3740 San Jose Pl / www.markspivak.com
Mark Spivak's Institute & Dance Extension
Julington Creek/
Fruit Cove
High quality dance classes for students of all ages, from toddlers age 18 mos to adults. Ballet, Pointe, Character, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Cheerdance, Acrobatics, Pre-School Creative Dance, and a Summer Program. Different classes and levels are available for children and teens. 4 locations: Mandarin, Julington Creek, Fruit Cove, and Orange Park.
904-230-7778 / 106 Julington Creek Plaza Dr / www.markspivak.com
Mark Spivak's Institute & Dance Extension
Clay County
High quality dance classes for students of all ages, from toddlers age 18 mos to adults. Ballet, Pointe, Character, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Cheerdance, Acrobatics, Pre-School Creative Dance, and a Summer Program. Different classes and levels are available for children and teens. 4 locations: Mandarin, Julington Creek, Fruit Cove, and Orange Park.
904-272-1103 / 1101 Blanding Blvd, Suite #118, Orange Park / www.markspivak.com
Mark Spivak's Institute & Dance Extension
Mandarin
High quality dance classes for students of all ages, from toddlers age 18 mos to adults. Ballet, Pointe, Character, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Cheerdance, Acrobatics, Pre-School Creative Dance, and a Summer Program. Different classes and levels are available for children and teens. 4 locations: Mandarin, Julington Creek, Fruit Cove, and Orange Park.
904-268-3583 / 3740 San Jose Pl / www.markspivak.com
Mazza-Smith Studio
Riverside
Instruction for ages 2 and up. Ballet, Tap and Jazz for ages 5 , Musical Movement for boys age 3 and Creative Ballet for boys and girls ages 3 and 4.
904-388-4838 / 4150 Herschel St / www.mazzasmithdance.com
Nancy Dance Studio
Beaches
Classes for age 2 1/2 in ballet, tap, jazz, Pointe, acrobatics, hip-hop, baton, musical theatre, KreativeKids preschool, boys tumbling, boys hip-hop and boys tap. Call for class schedules and prices.
904-241-8349 / 1368 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach / www.nancydancestudio.com
No Limits Dance Studio
Avondale/Ortega
Ages 3 and up. Classes offered in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical and acrobatics.
No Limits Dance Studio / 904-388-8952 / 5390 Ortega Blvd. Suite 14 /www.nolimitsdance.com
Northeast Florida Foundation of the Arts
Downtown / San Marco
Hip-Hop Jazzercise for Kids. Click link to register online.
904-665-0084 / Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. / Northeast Florida Foundation of the Arts
O2B Kids
Clay County
Kids ages 3-13 may enroll in a dance program and in as many other programs as they like for one monthly fee. Other program offerings include gymnastics, karate, science, sports, drama, chess, music, drama, art, languages, cheerleading, home school programs, and "Morning Magic Playgroup".
Current offerings:
Pre Ballet I (age 3 through 5) - 3-year-olds meet Mon at 4:15pm and Thr at 5pm. Ages 3-5 meet on Sat at 11am. Ages 4-5 meet Mon at 5pm and Thr at 4:15pm.
Beginning Ballet I (ages 6-7) - meets Mon at 5:45pm, Thr at 6:30pm, and Sat at 10:30am
Ballet I (ages 8-13) - meets Mon at 6:30pm, Thr at 5:45pm, and Sat at 11:30am
Ballet II (ages 8-13) - meets Thr at 7:15pm
Beginning Tap I (ages 4-5) - meets Tue at 4:15pm, Wed at 5pm, and Sat at 9:45am
Tap I (ages 6-13) - meets Tue at 5:45pm and Wed at 6:30pm
Tap II (ages 6-13) - meets Wed at 5:45pm
Beginning Pom/Jazz (ages 5-6) - meets Tue at 5pm and Wed at 4:15pm
Jazz I (ages 7-13) - meets Tue at 6:30pm and Wed at 7:15pm
Jazz II (ages 8-13) - meets Fri at 5pm
Dance Party (ages 6-13) - meets Fri at 5:45pm
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Pharcyde Dance Center
Arlington
Dance classes for children ages 3 and up in Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop and Latin.
904-762-1335 / 6354 Arlington Rd / Pharcyde Dance Center
Polly B Dance Academy
Beaches
Classes for age 2 1/2 through teens in ballet, point, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics/tumbling, music theatre and a pre-school program. Call for times and prices. Atlantic Beach 246-6663. Jax Beach 246-6662.
904-246-6662 / Two Locations, Atlantic and Jax Beach / www.pollybdance.com
Riverside Children's Art Center
Riverside
After school classes are offered in 12-week sessions and meet once per week. Offerings include Yoga, Music, Dace, Drama, Language, and Visual Arts.
904-389-1751/ 2841 Riverside Ave /www.riversideartscenter.org
Scott Jones School of Dance
Arlington
Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Clogging
Scott Jones School of Dance / 904-744-7055 / 6565 Fort Caroline Rd / www.scottjonesschoolofdance.com
Showtime USA
St. Augustine
Ages 3-18. Boys hip-hop classes, girls dance team classes, singing and dancing performing group, jazz, ballet, and tap. Monthly performances.
904-794-2284 / 4433 US 1 So, Unit B-1 , St. Augustine / www.showtimeusa.net
Step by Step Dance Academy
Offering classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Modern.
New Classes forming Fall. Children age 3 to young adults.Step by Step Dance Academy /904-278-6488 / 4163 Eldridge Loop, Orange Park / www.stepbystepdanceacademy.biz
Step by Step Dance Studio
Westside
Classes in ballet, Pointe, tap, jazz, Hip Hop, and Kindermusik for ages 3 and up.
904-779-0053 / 6625-8 Argyle Forest Blvd
Studio 1014
Beaches
Ages 2 and up. Classes are offered in Creative Movement, Pre-school dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Lyrical, Tumbling and Musical Theatre.
Studio 1014 / 904-249-6090 / 1459 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach / www.studio1014.net
Studio K Dance Studio
Mandarin
Ages 3 and up. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling, Acro, Hip-Hop, and Preschool Combo.
904-448-4026 / 4584 San Jose Blvd / www.studiokdance.biz
The Academy of Performing Arts
St. Augustine
Ages 3 and up. Classes include ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, Broadway, hip hop, lyrical, modern, musical theater, voice, acting, modeling, and combination classes for all children. Two locations in St. Johns County.
904-797-6469/ 3055 C.R. 210
904-797-6469 / 2121 U. S. 1 South, St. Augustine
www.academyofperformingarts.net
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
Beaches
Classes for ages 12 months - 8 years include dancing, singing, eurythmics, ballet, art and more. Click link for brochure.
904-280-0614 / 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach / www.ccpvb.org
The Little Gym
Southside
"Dance The Little Gym Way" for ages 3 to 12 is a unique combination of ballet, tap, creative movement and gymnastics, plus lots of fun and laughter. Children learn real dance skills in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. Click links above to view detailed schedules. Other classes offered include Parent-child classes for infants and toddlers, Gymnastics, and Sports Skills Development.
904-223-5678 / 4792 Windsor Commons Court, Ste 3 / The Little Gym - Jacksonville
904-264-4845 / 4479 US HWY 17, Ste 4, OP / The Little Gym - Orange Park
The World of Dance
Ages 3 and up. Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Clogging, Turn, Leaps, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Acro, Combo, Musical Theatre, Modern.
904-221-0348 / 13957 Mt. Pleasant Rd. / www.theworldofdance.com
Tippy Toes Ballet/ Tap/Jazz combo class
Thursdays 5:30pm
Ages 2 to 4. Children will learn Tap, Jazz and Ballet. Call for more information.
Kinderstudios / 904-415-0954 / 1897 Island Walk Way, Suite 4 , Fernandina Beach / www.kinderstudios.com
Tutu Cute Children's Dance Academy
Riverside / Ortega
Classes in ballet, Pointe, tap, jazz, and Hip Hop for ages 3 and up.
904-384-1488 / 2705 Riverside Ave / Tutu Cute Children's Dance Academy
Wehner's School of the Arts
Clay County
Dance Instruction for all ages 3 and up
904-276-1259 / 515 College Dr. Orange Park / Wehner's School of the Arts
YMCA: Winston Family Location
Beaches
Classes for members include: Ballet for ages 3-5, Hip Hop for ages 6-10 and Jazz for ages 4-6 and 7-9.
