Beyond Weekly Classes
Where Your Child Learns, Leads,
and Performs
Extracurricular opportunities give your child more than just additional practice—they open the door to connection, responsibility, and pride. Beginning at age 3, your child will take the stage in a year-end performance that celebrates progress and passion. As they continue, they’ll have the chance to audition for the AoD Company, assist in younger classes as a Teacher Apprentice, or prepare for future opportunities through the Career Bound program. These experiences are designed to help your child develop technical skill, confidence, and leadership they can carry far beyond the dance floor.
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More Than Just Dance Class
Dancers gain strength, coordination, and focus by stepping into roles that challenge and inspire—whether it’s performing on stage, joining a team, or helping lead younger classes.
Progress shows in more than just movement. With each rehearsal and performance, dancers discover what’s possible through effort, and learn to carry themselves with pride.
From shared rehearsals to meaningful events, dancers build friendships, learn teamwork, and feel part of a community where their presence matters—on and off the dance floor.
Encouraging Leadership, Creativity, and Personal Growth
At this stage, dancers begin stepping into roles that go beyond movement. Whether leading a warm-up, supporting younger classes, or taking the stage at special events, they experience what it means to contribute, collaborate, and take pride in their progress.
Classes continue to build strong technique while also encouraging creativity, responsibility, and connection. With every opportunity, dancers learn to speak through movement, build trust with others, and recognize their own potential—both on stage and in everyday life.
Every dancer, beginning at age 3, has the chance to step into the spotlight during our annual year-end performance. This special event highlights each student’s progress, celebrates their hard work, and gives families a meaningful way to share in the joy of their dancer’s growth and achievement. It’s a moment of pride that stays with them long after the final bow—and often becomes a cherished memory that fuels their love for dance.
For dancers ready to share their talent beyond the classroom, the AoD Company offers performance opportunities at local events, Disney, and even cruise lines. Open to dancers 7 and up, this group fosters teamwork, stage presence, and passion. Competitive auditions are available for dedicated, performance-driven students. Members also gain valuable experience performing for diverse audiences in exciting, real-world settings.
Students accepted into this mentorship program gain hands-on experience assisting classes under certified instructors. As they grow, high school participants can advance into Jr Faculty roles, learning classroom management, teaching strategies, and leadership. It’s a valuable opportunity for dancers interested in guiding others and pursuing future certification.
This focused program prepares high school dancers for auditions, intensives, and professional opportunities. With personalized coaching and guidance, students gain the tools to move forward confidently—over 18 have advanced into college programs or careers since 2016.
What Sets Academy of Dance Apart
With a variety of class times and styles available, finding a schedule that fits is easy. Whether exploring dance for the first time or building on years of training, there’s a class that meets each dancer’s level, interest, and pace.
Dancers feel supported from the moment they walk through the door. Classes are structured with safety in mind, guided by certified instructors who focus on correct technique, positive instruction, and personal progress.
Dancers are more than students—they’re known, valued, and respected. In every class, they experience a place where individuality is celebrated, friendships grow naturally, and being yourself is not just accepted, but encouraged.
How Extracurricular Dance Experiences Support
Your Child Differently
After-school activities are not one-size-fits-all. While many programs emphasize competition, drills, or routine structure, dance extracurriculars offer a more balanced experience. From performing on stage to learning leadership, your child gains skills that shape confidence, creativity, and community. Here’s how dance stands apart from more traditional options.
Many programs center on endurance or competition, leaving little space for self-expression or emotional development.
Less experienced participants may get fewer chances to shine, which can lead to frustration or loss of interest.
Competitive environments can sometimes overshadow the joy of learning and trying new things.
Large team sizes often mean limited personal coaching or feedback.
Dance encourages individuality, expression, and emotion—helping each child grow in ways that extend beyond physical skill.
Whether learning, performing, or helping in class, each child has meaningful roles and is supported at their own pace.
Dancers progress in a way that feels encouraging. Milestones are celebrated, and effort is always recognized.
With small group sizes and thoughtful instruction, each dancer gets personalized guidance and the confidence to keep moving forward.
Building Skills Through Variety, Expression, and Fun
At this level, dancers benefit from variety that keeps learning exciting and engaging. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling—each one offering a new way to build coordination, musicality, flexibility, and focus. Movements are taught with care, blending discipline with creativity to support progress at every stage.
Along the way, dancers gain more than technique. They learn to express ideas, collaborate with others, and feel proud of what they accomplish. Whether picking up new choreography or perfecting a rhythm pattern, every class is an opportunity to grow in skill and confidence. At the end of the season, dancers take the stage to perform for family and friends—a celebration of their commitment, growth, and love of dance.
Inspired Learning Through Movement and Style
Classes introduce dancers to ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling—each one building physical strength and creative confidence. With thoughtful instruction, students develop balance, coordination, and rhythm while also learning how to bring their own personality to each style. Whether perfecting a turn or finding musical accents in choreography, dancers are pushed to grow in ways that feel motivating and meaningful.
The learning environment combines structure with curiosity, allowing each dancer to feel both guided and free to explore. Alongside technique, students build focus, perseverance, and the confidence to share their voice through movement. The season wraps with a live performance where dancers take the stage and celebrate their progress with family, friends, and peers.
Where Confidence Grows and Creativity Comes Alive
Dance classes offer more than physical movement—they give each dancer a space to build confidence, develop coordination, and discover the joy of expressing themselves through rhythm and style. With each step, turn, and leap, students gain strength not just in their technique, but in how they carry themselves beyond the studio.
The environment encourages growth without pressure. Through consistent structure, students learn how to stay focused, work well with others, and reach goals with a sense of pride. Whether rehearsing with peers or performing on stage, dancers feel supported, valued, and celebrated. The end-of-season recital becomes more than a showcase—it’s a reminder of how far they’ve come and how much they’ve grown.
Lasting Memories Through Movement and Community
Dance class becomes more than just a place to learn—it becomes a source of connection, creativity, and pride. From the excitement of learning a new routine to the laughter shared between classmates, each experience helps shape a dancer’s confidence and sense of belonging. The memories made extend well beyond the classroom.
Engaging activities like rhythm games, partner work, and group challenges spark curiosity while building teamwork and trust. Along the way, dancers form friendships, grow more comfortable expressing themselves, and develop a deep appreciation for what movement can represent. These are the moments that shape not just dancers—but confident, joyful individuals.
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FAQs
Dance supports far more than physical coordination. It helps children develop confidence, focus, and emotional awareness. Through classwork and performance, dancers gain the discipline to stay committed, the courage to express themselves, and the teamwork skills to thrive in group settings—on and off the dance floor.
This program offers more than movement. It introduces variety, creativity, and real-world opportunities like performances and leadership roles. Each dancer is encouraged to grow at their own pace while being supported in ways that celebrate who they are—not just what they can do.
Yes. Classes are designed with age-appropriate goals and guided by certified instructors who teach proper technique in a way that feels encouraging. Movement is introduced gradually, helping dancers stay safe while building strength and confidence.
Dancers explore ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling, with a focus on coordination, rhythm, and self-expression. Lessons also develop musicality and movement awareness, giving students the chance to build their skills while exploring different styles.
Encouragement makes a lasting impact. Keeping a consistent class routine, showing interest in what’s being learned, and celebrating even small achievements helps dancers stay motivated. Watching them practice or listening to their favorite songs together adds to the excitement and connection.
Trusted by Parents, Loved by Dancers
Every review shared by a parent or dancer tells a story of progress, pride, and meaningful connection. These experiences highlight how dance classes do more than teach movement—they build confidence, friendships, and joy that carry into everyday life. Here’s what families have seen in their child’s journey.
My daughters have been dancing at the Academy of dance in Warner Robins for for 3 years now and have loved every minute of it! The teachers and staff are very warm, patient, and knowledgeable in their fields. It's more than just a dance studio, it's another home and another family!
My daughter started dancing here at the age of 2 when we moved to Houston Co. She’s now 5 years old and absolutely LOVES to dance! She’ll start Tap & Ballet this season and we’re equally excited about it! She performed in the recital this past June & the entire family was able to see how confident she is when dancing! Ms. Kim is always caring & nice & she’s so gentle & kind with the kids.
We LOVE AOD!!! The 30/30 tap and ballet class is perfect for beginner dancers! My daughter has learned so much in such a short amount of time, French vocabulary, names of steps, etc. Owner, staff, and teachers are all great and truly love what they do!
My daughter has been dancing with them for a year and a half and loves it! I’m excited for the next year 🥰
I love everything about AOD! All of the teachers are phenomenal and really strive to make sure the dancers reach their potential! my girls love it there and love the friendships they have made!!
Absolutely love it!! My two year old just started with Karen’s class and she is amazing with the kids and my daughter has so much fun. It’s teaching her to work well with the other kids and she is loving to dance more and more everyday. Absolutely recommend it.
We absolutely love AoD! A great staff and wonderful teachers. Our daughter is growing not only as a dancer but as well as learning listening skills and manners. You learn so much more than just dance at AoD!
My 2 year old started dance with Ms. Karen in the toddler class and LOVED it! We had so much fun on Saturdays and she still practices on her own. If we still lived in the area, we would absolutely be continuing her dance experience at Academy of Dance. I highly recommend this studio!
I’ve been dancing at AOD since I was 10 years old. I started dancing more intensively as a teen and getting really involved with everything at the studio. I was on company, performing around middle Georgia, and traveling to compete for years. Academy of Dance is where I met all of my best friends, who I’m still close to, even after graduating four years ago. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to grow up at. The teachers I’ve had over the years have all been amazing and they not only taught me how to dance, but how to be an amazing person. I started teaching dance after high school and became a certified instructor. I love the environment I’m able to work in, with a supportive boss and wonderful students! Academy of Dance really has given me a second family and I couldn’t be more grateful for it!
Oh my gosh! What a fun time your child will have here. Learning with a staff that is both experienced and nurturing, you won’t be disappointed!
Academy of Dance Warner Robins creates a wonderful environment for building dance technique and confidence in kids. They really go above and beyond!
This is a great studio with an amazing staff that really cares about all of their students.
So far I am super impressed! Most dance studios typically are filled with people who have little patience for those who love it but don't have tons of training...or so it has felt like to us until now. We feel welcomed here and my daughter absolutely loves it! we look forward to each week's class. She loves music and dance but her Confidence in her dancing ability was not great. Now when I tell her she dances well she believes me because her Confidence has grown tremendously.
New to the dance life but it is definitely something that my daughter looks forward to every week. We drive almost an hour one way to come to this dance academy. 😁
My granddaughter loves Miss Kim and the friends she’s made.
Everyone here is so great! They make sure every one feels welcome. My daughter is going on 6 years here. She started when she was 5, she is now 11 and grows to love it more and more each year. The teachers (dance instructors) are awesome at teaching and actually helping them improve and explain the dances and different types.
Academy of Dance has the best teachers and families! My daughter has made so many memories and new friendships there since we moved to the Warner Robins area last summer. Thank you to all the amazing teachers that provide quality dance instruction in a positive and encouraging environment. We're so glad we found AoD!
Academy of Dance has been a second family to us for thirteen years. The director Kim Rowley and all the dance instructors have lovingly nurtured my daughter and helped shape her into a talented young woman with a passion for excellence, not only in dance, but in life. Their focus on proper dance technique and terminology has given my daughter the skills and drive to take her confidently into studying dance at the collegiate and professional level.
I started dancing at the Academy of Dance at age 4, and fell completely in love with dance and the staff! I was given so many opportunities to grow as a person and an artist at AOD, and am forever grateful to the staff for making me feel loved and supported enough to step outside of my comfort zone at least once a week! I’m now a professional dancer and choreographer in the Nashville area, but my teaching and choreography has gained the attention of studio owners all across the U.S.
I want to give a special thanks to the owner and director, Kim Rowley, for seeing something special in me and my ability to teach and choreograph, and for providing me with opportunities that have shaped me into the person I am!
Academy of Dance has been so accommodating to my girls, one of them who has ADHD. The teachers are excellent especially Mrs.Nina who works great with my daughter. The staff are so friendly and seem to genuinely care about the students.
The dance teachers are amazing. They not only teach dance but also how to treat others and instill good manners. My daughters teacher was amazing when she had a complete meltdown. She was patient, calm, and helped her work through it. Everyone treats you and your little one as family there and help you with anything you may need.
My 5 year old had been taking dance with Academy of Dance for a year. Miss Karen is amazing with teaching the younger kids so my daughter quickly fit right in on her first day and enjoyed going to classes every week. They have a wide variety of classes for all ages scheduled for times that were accommodating for working parents. The director Kim is fantastic - friendly, very involved, passionate about dance and runs a fantastic studio. Unfortunately we are moving out of state, but I believe my daughter would have danced with AOD though high school if we could stay. I highly recommend them.
My 11 year old daughter absolutely loved her time here. We are a military family and have sadly since relocated. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a studio that makes you feel like family. My baby was brand new to dance and they made her feel very welcome.
This is our third year with Academy of Dance. The family feel, gifted dance instructors, and age-appropriate choreography are what keep us coming back every year.
Amazing studio with caring, expert teachers....all focus on your child!
This is a great place for students of all ages with caring staff.
Extra Benefits That Make a Lasting Difference
Dancers learn how to manage practice, class, and school—building strong habits early.
Regular performances teach poise, adaptability, and how to handle nerves with confidence.
Exposure to choreography across styles encourages original thinking and expressive movement.
In leadership roles, dancers learn how their actions set an example for younger peers.
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