About Us
welcome to
Carrollton Academy of Dance
"Life lessons through dance education."
How We Train
We believe that all students deserve the same dance education. Our weekly classes are open to all dancers and inclusive of both recreational and competitive students. We use age as a guideline for class placement however, we believe in meeting each student where they are as an individual. Our staff takes great care in placing students where they, and their classmates, are provided the best opportunity to thrive. Consideration is given to physical abilities, cognitive development, behavioral maturity, experience, and more. In doing so, we are able to ensure that every dancer continues to be appropriately challenged while also alleviating feelings of overwhelm and discouragement. This also allows for individualized assessments in injury prevention. The physical and mental health of our students is our top priority.
What We Do
We provide an education in dance and acrobatics that has been proven to prepare our students for life after the studio. Whether a student is seeking placement on a college dance team, has a goal of majoring in dance, or simply enjoys the art of dance as an extracurricular, we provide the encouragement, support, and knowledge to assist them in their dance journey. Our staff is dedicated to the growth and success of all students while also understanding that each dancer is unique. We encourage growth mindset, discourage comparison as a standard of success, and recognize that no two dancers are the same. Whether learning a simple beginner step, executing an advanced skill, showing growth in social skills, or a taking a step toward being more confident, we celebrate the achievements of every dancer.
Life lessons through dance education ​is our
mission statement and the backbone of our program.
We're not just teaching dance. We're investing in and
building our students' confidence, resilience,
perseverance, character, and so much more.
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Established in 1977, we are proud to be West Georgia's original dance studio.
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Even our youngest dancers are learning proper terminology and technique.
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Home of West Georgia's original production of The Nutcracker.
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Chosen as the host studio and served as the local directors of youth rehearsals for Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker tours 2017-2019.
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Innovative and knowledgeable staff that are actively working in the dance industry as dancers, choreographers, convention teachers, and competition adjudicators while also constantly evolving and furthering their own education.
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Certified in Acrobatic Arts and Progressing Ballet Technique curriculum to ensure the safe and age appropriate progression of all students.
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Recognize students that show strong dedication to their training by presenting them with a trophy on stage at our annual spring show. Trophies are presented to dancers upon completing 3, 5, 10, or more years at CAD.
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Our alumni have gone on to achieve acceptance into Ivy League Universities, dance in professional companies, achieve acceptance into prestigious dance major programs at the University of Alabama, Yale, and Kennesaw State University. Locally, we currently have the highest number of graduates to be accepted onto D1 collegiate dance teams.
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Our alumni and staff can be found dancing for the NBA, choreographing the fall and spring musicals for Central High School, and choreographing competition routines for the high school dance teams in both Bremen and Carrollton.
What Makes Us Unique
Proud member of
Carrollton Academy of Dance is excited to announce our official sponsorship of both a Junior and a Secondary Chapter in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts! The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) is a program dedicated to recognizing dance students for their outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in the field of dance. NHSDA also strives to foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form, worthy of recognition and prestige.