Business Details
23 Years
experience
Premier Dance Instruction for All Ages in Lincoln, NE
Established in 2003, Starstruck Dance Academy has dedicated itself to nurturing dancers' growth through technical excellence and character development. Our professional instructors prioritize safety with sprung flooring systems and emphasize self-confidence in every class. With over two decades of experience, we offer age-appropriate instruction for students aged 2 through adult, combining structured technique training with community engagement initiatives.Our facility maintains rigorous safety standards while providing competitive pricing options. The studio's philosophy centers on creating a supportive environment where dancers develop both artistic skills and personal confidence through structured curriculum and performance opportunities.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
Acro
Lyrical
Clogging
Dance Conditioning
Irish Dance
Musical Theatre
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Welcoming, positive, clean, family-friendly learning environment
- Sprung, marley dance floors for ultimate safety
- Certified, background checked and caring instructors
- A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
- Voted studio of excellence by ADCC in 2022 and 2023
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
- ADCC (Association of Dance Competition Companies)
What people say
Welcoming community
Confidence growth
Supportive instructors
Second home
Positive environment
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through barre work, center exercises, and across-the-floor combinations. Students learn proper alignment, turnout, and classical vocabulary while building strength and grace. Classes follow progressive levels from beginner to advanced, with required attire ensuring proper form assessment. This discipline enhances overall dance ability and performance quality.
Tap
Tap classes focus on rhythm, timing, and sound clarity using specialized shoes with metal taps. Students progress through technical exercises and choreography that develop musicality and coordination. The curriculum emphasizes clear articulation of steps while maintaining proper body alignment. Tap dance builds foundational skills applicable across multiple dance styles.
Hip Hop
Hip hop instruction teaches street dance styles through energetic combinations and freestyle elements. Classes develop rhythm, isolations, and performance quality while emphasizing personal expression. Students learn current trends and foundational moves in a supportive environment that builds confidence and physical coordination through dynamic movement patterns.
Acro
Acro classes combine dance and tumbling elements to enhance flexibility, strength, and spatial awareness. Students progress through safe, structured techniques for cartwheels, handsprings, and advanced tricks. The program focuses on proper alignment and injury prevention while improving overall dance performance capabilities through controlled movement development.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance merges ballet and jazz techniques with emotional storytelling through movement. Classes emphasize fluid transitions, expressive quality, and musical interpretation. Students develop artistry through choreography that connects technical execution with emotional expression, building performance skills applicable across multiple dance disciplines.
People
Emily Suing
Owner/Director & Instructor
Founder of Starstruck Dance Academy since 2003, Emily holds a BFA in Dance from UNL. With decades of teaching experience, she specializes in multiple dance styles and competition choreography. Her leadership focuses on technical excellence and dancer development.
Riley
Instructor & Assistant
Teaching since 2014, Riley specializes in tap and competitive dance. A UNL graduate, she brings science education expertise to dance instruction while advocating for diabetes awareness through her teaching practice.
Lauren
Instructor & Assistant
With 15 years dance experience including 7 competitive years, Lauren teaches multiple styles. She combines technical expertise with performance experience to develop well-rounded dancers through structured instruction and mentorship.
Skylar
Instructor & Assistant
Specializing in tap and clogging, Skylar brings competition team experience to her teaching. A UNL dance student and Orchesis club leader, she emphasizes technical precision while maintaining an engaging learning environment for all skill levels.
Bekah Kehr
Instructor & Assistant
A UNL dance major with extensive competition experience, Bekah teaches ballet, tap, and contemporary. Her background includes university performance and choreography, focusing on technical development and artistic expression in young dancers.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro, clogging, Irish dance, musical theatre, and more for ages 2 through adult.
Are classes available for adults?
Yes, we offer adult classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop for beginning to intermediate dancers.
What safety measures do you have?
Our studios feature sprung marley floors for joint protection, certified instructors, and observation windows for transparency in all classes.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our Stars Performing Team includes competition, recreational, and boys teams with opportunities for local and regional performances.
How do make-up classes work?
Students may take make-up classes within the same level during the 4-week period following an absence, with options available across our schedule.
What are your class size policies?
We maintain appropriate student-teacher ratios with assistant instructors in most classes to ensure individual attention and safe progression.
