Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Academy in Horseheads, NY
At Filippetti's Dance Academy, we have dedicated ourselves to providing high-quality dance education in a supportive, nurturing, and fun environment since 1993. Our mission is to instill a lifelong love of dance while building technical proficiency for students of all ages, from preschool to adult learners. With decades of combined experience, our team of certified instructors holds degrees in dance, theatre, and early childhood education, ensuring a well-rounded approach to training. We take pride in our alumni who have pursued professional careers in Broadway, television, film, and dance education. Located in Historic Hanover Square in Horseheads, our family-friendly studio emphasizes proper technique, creativity, and personal growth.Through diverse class offerings including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary styles, we cater to both recreational and competitive dancers. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in award-winning choreography and a curriculum that balances discipline with artistic expression. We believe dance is a powerful tool for learning and growth, and we strive to make every student's journey enjoyable and fulfilling. Our instructors continuously train with industry leaders to maintain cutting-edge teaching methods. Join a community where passion for dance meets professional expertise.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Tumbling
Hip Hop
Musical Theatre
Modern/Lyrical
Adult Classes
Pointe
Creative Movement
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of proven excellence in dance education
- Our certified instructors hold degrees in dance and related fields
- We've trained multiple professional performers for stage and screen
- We provide age-appropriate instruction from preschool to adult learners
- Our choreography has won numerous competition awards regionally
Services
Ballet Instruction
Our ballet program builds foundational technique through barre work, adagio, and allegro combinations. Students develop grace, discipline, and proper terminology while progressing through structured levels. Classes emphasize proper alignment and classical repertoire, preparing dancers for advanced study in multiple styles.
Tumbling Classes
This program combines gymnastics and dance with safety-focused instruction in flips, rolls, and aerial movements. Instructors provide individualized attention as students progress through skill levels, starting with basic tumbling in combination classes and advancing to power tumbling techniques for experienced dancers.
Jazz Dance
Energetic jazz classes teach isolations, leaps, and turns to contemporary music. Students improve flexibility and learn across-the-floor progressions while developing performance quality. Our award-winning instructors incorporate current trends and competition-ready choreography in a high-energy environment.
Adult Dance
Designed for adult learners, these classes offer jazz, ballet, and tap instruction at three skill levels. Participants enjoy a supportive atmosphere focusing on proper technique, fitness benefits, and creative expression without performance pressures, accommodating both beginners and returning dancers.
Musical Theatre
This program develops triple threat performers through Broadway-style choreography, vocal technique, and acting exercises. Students study iconic musical numbers while learning stagecraft fundamentals, preparing for theatrical performances and building confidence in singing, dancing, and acting integration.
People
Mia Filippetti Wise
Owner/Director
Mia founded Filippetti's Dance Academy after studying at Broadway Dance Center and teaching at Elmira College for 31 years. A graduate of Elmira College, she choreographed for regional theaters and has trained award-winning competition teams while maintaining active performance credits in local productions.
Jennifer Karski
Studio Director
Jen directs the studio while teaching multiple styles and coaching competition teams. With a BA in Dance from Alfred University, she holds specialized certifications in dance physiology and has trained with renowned instructors at Broadway Dance Center and The Ailey School.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for children as young as 3 years old through adult learners, with specific programs for preschoolers, teens, and adults.
Do you offer competitive dance programs?
Yes, we have a competition team with award-winning choreography coached by experienced instructors who have trained with industry professionals.
What dance styles are available?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern/lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, tumbling, and pointe classes for all skill levels.
Are adult dance classes available?
Yes, we offer adult classes in jazz, ballet, and three levels of tap designed for both beginners and experienced dancers in a supportive environment.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our staff includes certified instructors with degrees in dance, theatre, and early childhood education who regularly train with industry leaders in New York City.
Do students perform publicly?
Students participate in annual recitals and have opportunities to perform in local theater productions, with many alumni pursuing professional performance careers.
