Business Details
22 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education & Training in Miami, FL
Focal Point Dance Studios has dedicated itself to nurturing dancers since 2004, offering comprehensive training in over 10 dance styles including ballet, hip hop, jazz, and contemporary. Our mission extends beyond technical skill development to cultivate well-rounded individuals, with alumni excelling as performers, educators, and professionals across diverse fields. With a faculty of internationally recognized artists and educators, we provide personalized instruction tailored to students of all ages and skill levels. Our curriculum integrates foundational techniques with performance opportunities, preparing dancers for competitive, professional, or recreational paths.As a community pillar, we maintain partnerships with industry leaders and cultural institutions to enrich our programming. Through adaptive teaching methods and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure a safe, inclusive environment for artistic growth. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our students' consistent recognition in regional and national competitions. We actively collaborate with organizations like Dancers' Alliance Miami to advocate for fair industry standards. Despite pandemic challenges, we remain steadfast in our vision to bridge recreational and professional dance communities through innovative programming and outreach.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Jazz
Contemporary
Acro
Tap
Ballroom
Conditioning
Master Classes
Dance Company
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer expert-led dance instruction in 10+ styles from internationally recognized faculty
- Our alumni have become professional performers, educators, and industry leaders
- We provide personalized training pathways for recreational, competitive, and professional dancers
- Our faculty includes performers with major artists and companies worldwide
- We maintain partnerships with industry organizations for enhanced career opportunities
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through traditional barre and center work, emphasizing proper alignment, flexibility, and musicality. Students progress through structured levels while exploring classical repertoire and contemporary interpretations. Faculty with professional performance backgrounds provide personalized instruction to cultivate both technical precision and artistic expression.
Hip Hop
This energetic style focuses on freestyle movement and rhythm, incorporating current trends while maintaining hip hop culture authenticity. Classes build strength, stamina, and musicality through combinations that emphasize individual style development within a supportive, creative environment for all skill levels.
Contemporary
Combining elements of ballet, modern, and lyrical dance, our contemporary program emphasizes emotional expression and technical versatility. Classes focus on floor work, improvisation, and dynamic movement qualities, preparing dancers for diverse performance opportunities in both concert and commercial settings.
Acro
This specialized training develops flexibility, strength, and control for acrobatic skills through progressive conditioning and technique drills. Students learn safe progressions for tumbling passes, handstands, and balance poses while building core stability essential for all dance styles.
Master Classes
Industry professionals conduct periodic master classes in various styles, offering students exposure to different teaching methodologies and performance techniques. These sessions provide networking opportunities and insights into professional dance careers through direct interaction with working artists.
People
Amanda Tae
Director
Founder of Focal Point Dance Studios with 20+ years of experience, Amanda Tae holds a BA in Sports Management and has choreographed for major artists and events including the Latin Grammy Awards and Super Bowl.
Andrew Mulet
Instructor
Miami native and Pace University BFA graduate Andrew Mulet brings professional performance experience with Shakira and Kylie Minogue to his teaching, specializing in commercial dance techniques.
Brianna Dacal
Instructor
With 15+ years at Focal Point, Brianna Dacal teaches multiple styles while pursuing a Master's in Social Work, combining her dance expertise with community-focused education.
Daynelis Muoz
Ballet Coach
Internationally acclaimed principal guest artist Daynelis Muoz brings extensive performance experience from the National Ballet of Cuba and international competitions to her ballet instruction.
Jeanine Sanchez
Faculty Member
New World School of the Arts graduate Jeanine Sanchez has dedicated over a decade to teaching at Focal Point, emphasizing creative confidence and technical excellence in her students.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer instruction in ballet, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, acro, tap, ballroom, and musical theater, with specialized conditioning classes.
Do you accept dancers of all ages?
Yes! We provide programming for children as young as 3 through adult recreational classes, with competitive and professional development tracks available.
Are there performance opportunities?
Our students participate in annual recitals, community events, and have opportunities to perform at professional venues and industry showcases.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes internationally recognized performers, former company members of major dance organizations, and educators with advanced degrees in dance.
Do you offer competitive dance programs?
Yes, we have competitive dance companies in multiple styles that participate in regional and national competitions with consistent award recognition.
