4S Dance Academy

4S Dance Academy is a well-established and highly respected dance studio that has been nurturing young dancers for over 9 years. The studio boasts a team of immensely patient and dedicated teachers, who guide students through a diverse range of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, hip hop, and even Pilates reformer. The studio's ballet-based program includes a pre-professional track, designed to support students with professional dance aspirations or those who simply want to excel in "club-level" ballet. These dedicated dancers can be found in the studio 2-3 times a week, with the older students (12/13+) attending up to 4-5 times a week for multiple hours. The studio's artistic director closely monitors the progress of these pre-professional students, conducting annual assessments to ensure they are on track to achieve their goals. Many of these students have been invited to prestigious ballet summer intensives, including PNB, PBT, SAB, and ABT. In addition to the ballet program, 4S Dance Academy offers a growing musical theater program and a variety of fun, recreational, and non-competitive class offerings. The studio's annual productions, such as "The Nutcracker" and a shorter storybook ballet, showcase the exceptional talent of the classically trained students, who fill all the roles except for a few adult male parts. The studio's family-owned and operated nature is evident in the kind and helpful demeanor of the employees and dancers. The owners, Shay and Jason, are praised for their passion and love for their students, and the studio's commitment to maintaining a positive and nurturing environment is evident in their refusal to allow revealing costumes or uniforms. Overall, 4S Dance Academy is a wonderful dance studio that caters to a wide range of students, from those with professional aspirations to those who simply want to enjoy the art of dance for the pure love of it.