Business Details
Premier Dance Academy in Saratoga Springs & Eagle Mountain, UT
At Straight Up Dance Academy, we cultivate a positive, engaging environment for dancers of all ages. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced instructors prioritize fostering meaningful connections between students, staff, and families. We believe dance builds confidence and self-worth through disciplined creativity, offering over 75 weekly classes in diverse styles. Our team includes professionally trained instructors with performance backgrounds in venues like Disneyland and Carnival Cruise Lines. We emphasize personal growth, technical excellence, and community through dance education.Founded by Chansey Eames, a former Dance Sterling Scholar, we maintain rigorous professional development through annual workshops. Our studios in Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain provide safe, inclusive spaces for artistic expression. We offer competitive teams, year-end performances, and adaptive programs for special needs dancers. With decades of combined teaching experience, our staff creates lasting relationships that extend beyond the classroom. Our mission remains to inspire lifelong passion for dance while nurturing individual potential.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Lyrical Instruction
Hip-Hop Workshops
Power Tap
Contemporary Dance
Acro Training
Creative Movement
Tumbling Classes
Competition Teams
Highlights and features
- Experienced instructors with professional performance backgrounds
- Over 75 weekly classes for all ages and skill levels
- State-of-the-art dance facilities in two convenient locations
- Award-winning competitive dance teams with trophy-winning success
- Founder holds dance scholarship and business management credentials
What people say
Awesome safe environment
Kids love the classes
Chansey is a fun teacher
Lasting relationships formed
Trophies to prove success
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program builds foundational technique with precise movements emphasizing grace, posture, and discipline. Students develop strength and flexibility through structured barre work and center combinations. This classical training serves as the foundation for all dance styles while fostering artistic expression through storytelling.
Jazz Dance
Dynamic jazz classes combine syncopated rhythms with sharp isolations and powerful movements. Students learn Broadway-style choreography while developing versatility and musicality. This high-energy style blends ballet technique with contemporary influences to create expressive performance opportunities for all skill levels.
Lyrical Instruction
Lyrical dance merges ballet and contemporary techniques to convey emotional narratives through fluid movements. Students learn to interpret music and express personal stories while developing technical proficiency in turns, leaps, and floor work sequences.
Hip-Hop Workshops
Our hip-hop classes teach street-style techniques with emphasis on rhythm, coordination, and personal style. Students master foundational moves like popping, locking, and breaking while learning choreography that builds confidence and stage presence.
Power Tap
Power tap classes focus on percussive footwork combining traditional Appalachian dance with modern music. Students develop timing and coordination through challenging sequences that create musical patterns while maintaining energetic performance quality.
People
Chansey Eames
Founder/Director
Award-winning dance educator with professional experience at Disneyland and Carnival Cruise Lines. Holds dance scholarship credentials and business management degree. Committed to annual professional development through workshops.
Emma Wadsworth
Instructor
Classically trained dancer with Ballet West Academy who competed nationally and performed in New York City. Combines nursing studies with adaptive dance instruction for special needs students.
Hayley Devoe
Instructor
All-American title winner with extensive competition experience. Develops leadership skills through dance instruction while maintaining active performance career in multiple productions annually.
Adi John
Instructor
Former competitive dancer with 11 years of training across multiple styles. Currently pursuing occupational therapy degree while sharing dance expertise with students at all skill levels.
Paige Mathews
Office Manager
Organized administrator ensuring smooth studio operations. Provides family-centered support with four children of her own, creating welcoming environment for all dance families.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, power tap, acro, and tumbling with specialized creative movement for young children.
Are there classes for different age groups?
Yes! We provide age-appropriate instruction from toddlers (ages 2+) through adult dance classes and yoga sessions.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Our award-winning competition teams have earned top placements including national All-American titles and state-level drill team awards.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our staff includes former Dance Sterling Scholars, Carnival Cruise Line performers, Youth America Grand Prix finalists, and certified dance educators.
How do I register for classes?
Visit our website to create a profile and register online for any of our 75+ weekly classes at both studio locations.
Do you offer special needs dance programs?
Yes, we provide adaptive dance classes developed by instructors with specialized training in inclusive dance education.
