Business Details
37 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education in Holladay, Utah
Established in 1989, Elite Dance Studio has grown from a small local operation into one of Salt Lake Valley's most respected institutions for dance education. Our professional instructors are dedicated to providing exceptional training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, acro, hip hop, tap, and aerial silks while fostering a positive, inclusive environment. We believe dance should be both technically rigorous and personally enriching, encouraging students to support one another while developing as artists and individuals. Our comprehensive programs cater to recreational dancers and competition companies across multiple skill levels, with classes designed for ages 3 through adulthood. We prioritize proper technique, creative expression, and character development, creating a safe space where students of all abilities thrive.Through annual performances, workshops with guest instructors, and special events, we cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts. Our commitment to community extends beyond the studio, with outreach initiatives and family-friendly policies that make dance education accessible and affordable. With decades of combined experience, our teaching staff brings both technical expertise and genuine care to every class. We measure success not just through competition trophies but through the confidence, friendships, and personal growth our students achieve. This philosophy has made Elite Dance Studio a second home for countless families over our 35-year history.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop
Aerial Silks
Acro Training
Tap Dance
Contemporary
Competition Teams
Private Lessons
Summer Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of dance education expertise with professional instructors
- Our inclusive environment welcomes dancers of all skill levels and body types
- We provide competition opportunities with nationally recognized coaching
- We host workshops with industry professionals and organize performance trips
- Our family-oriented approach creates lifelong dance community connections
What people say
Second home
Lifelong friendships
Supportive teachers
Positive environment
Technical excellence
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique and artistry through structured training. Students learn foundational positions, barre work, and center combinations while building strength and grace. Classes emphasize musicality, posture, and performance quality across multiple levels from beginner to advanced. This classical foundation prepares dancers for all other styles while cultivating discipline and elegance.
Hip Hop
Contemporary hip hop classes teach street-style movements with emphasis on rhythm and personal expression. Students master isolations, grooves, and choreography while developing freestyle confidence. Our instructors bring industry experience from professional dance careers, keeping curriculum current with evolving urban dance trends. Classes foster creativity through improvisation while maintaining technical precision.
Aerial Silks
Aerial silks training builds upper body strength and spatial awareness through fabric-based acrobatics. Students progress from basic climbs and wraps to complex aerial sequences. Classes focus on safe technique development, core engagement, and graceful transitions. Our equipment meets industry safety standards while instructors provide personalized spotting for skill advancement at each level.
Competition Teams
Our award-winning competition companies provide intensive training in multiple dance styles. Dancers receive choreography coaching, costume design, and stage production experience. Regular evaluations ensure proper placement while team bonding activities build camaraderie. Participation includes regional and national competition opportunities with personalized feedback from industry judges.
Private Lessons
Customized private instruction accelerates technical growth in any dance style. Sessions focus on individual goals including competition preparation, audition training, or personal skill enhancement. Our master instructors provide personalized attention to correct form, develop artistry, and build confidence through tailored lesson plans that complement regular class participation.
People
Lesley Smith
Owner
Lesley founded Elite Dance Studio in 1989 with a vision for inclusive dance education. She oversees curriculum development and instructor training while maintaining personal connections with students and families. Her leadership emphasizes community building through the arts.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, contemporary, lyrical, acro, and aerial silks for ages 3 through adulthood across multiple skill levels.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We offer annual recitals, competition teams, and special events including trips to New York City and Disneyland for performances.
How are instructors qualified?
Our teaching staff includes professionally trained dancers with industry experience. All instructors undergo background checks and participate in ongoing training.
What is your class schedule?
Classes run September through May with options Monday-Thursday. Preschool classes start at 4:00 PM, school-age at 5:00 PM, and teens at 7:00 PM.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide one free trial class per student. Contact us to schedule your introductory session with no obligation.
What are registration fees?
A $35 registration fee applies per student annually. Monthly tuition ranges from $70 for one class weekly to $440 for ten+ classes.
