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Welcome to our dream come true.
Our daughter Ruby began her dance journey with Mrs. Kathy at Total Fitness in Chapel Hill when she was just three years old. When Total Fitness closed at the end of the dance season, we found it challenging to travel to Spring Hill or Franklin for classes with Ruby being so young. This led to the establishment of Chapel Hill Dance Academy. We had no idea what God had in store for this sweet little business, but we are so thankful that He entrusted it to us!
Our Philosophy
We believe that every child is a gift and has a gift. Our job is to make every person (both tall and small) who walks through our doors feel valuable and able to thrive so their gift can grow to the best it can be.
So we don't just dance around here. We are artists. We are imaginative. We know people's names and treat people with kindness. We move our bodies. We praise Jesus. We live every minute to the fullest. And . . . we are pretty darn good at dance. Come on in and experience it for yourself!
Meet Our Instructors
Each of our lovely instructors is hand-chosen for their talent, personality, and exceptional gifting to lead the way and foster a love of dancing in your child's heart.
Kathy Woods
Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, and Tap.
Born to be a dancer, Kathy began dancing at the age of six. An advanced student, she began teaching when she began highschool and continued to teach for the next ten years after she graduated. We are lucky to have her for eight years and counting at Chapel Hill Dance Academy!
Stellena Orr
Ballet and Praise & Worship Dance
Jennifer Pruitt
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary.
Stellena started dancing when she was three years old and never really stopped. For the last six months she has been teaching with Chapel Hill Dance Academy. She loves Jesus and all of her dancers. Ms. Stellena is incredibly hard working, loving, always smiling, and full of energy.
Jennifer has been passionate about dance since she was three years old and she’s been sharing that passion with others for over a decade. She is dedicated to helping her students grow as dancers and individuals through not just movement but also storytelling and expression.
Sadie Harber
Ballet, Contemporary and Hip Hop
Sadie began dancing at two years old, and now—as a Junior at Forrest High School she’s beginning her third year of teaching at Chapel Hill Dance Academy! She is incredibly caring, encouraging and motivating to all of her dancers.
Sarah Diaz
Fitness
Sarah is a certified Zumba Instructor and she's brought the joy of working out to Chapel Hill Dance Academy since January 2024. Sarah currently leads Zumba classes as well as a Mommy & Me HIIT class called Mom Fit with lots more coming soon.