Business Details
41 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education in Bowling Green
Since 1985, Julies Dance Studio has been dedicated to fostering personal growth through dance education. Our mission centers on creating a nurturing environment where students of all ages develop technical proficiency, confidence, and lifelong friendships. With over four decades of experience, we offer comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and specialty styles, emphasizing holistic development of mind, body, and spirit.Our faculty combines professional expertise with compassionate instruction, having trained under renowned dance educators and organizations. We maintain strong community ties through annual productions like The Nutcracker Ballet and provide flexible learning opportunities for preschoolers through adults. Our commitment to non-competitive education ensures every student receives individualized attention while building essential life skills.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Contemporary/Lyrical
Hip-Hop
Acro-Tumbling
Pointe
Theater Dance
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 41 years of proven dance education expertise
- Our nurturing teachers hold advanced dance certifications
- We provide age-appropriate instruction from preschoolers to adults
- Our students perform in professional-grade annual productions
- We maintain a non-competitive, family-friendly learning environment
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through traditional training methods. Students learn proper body alignment, grace, and discipline while building foundational dance skills. Classes follow progressive curricula for ages 3 through adult, with performance opportunities in annual productions like The Nutcracker Ballet. Our instructors incorporate injury prevention techniques and cross-training principles to ensure safe, sustainable development.
Acro-Tumbling
This specialty class combines dance with acrobatic skills to enhance flexibility, strength, and coordination. Students master tumbling techniques while maintaining dance artistry, progressing through skill-based levels from beginner to advanced. The program benefits dancers aged 4-18 by improving spatial awareness and physical control, with applications in multiple dance styles and performance settings.
Hip-Hop Dance
Our high-energy hip-hop classes teach current street dance styles and choreography in a creative environment. Students develop rhythm, musicality, and self-expression through age-appropriate routines that emphasize individuality within group synchronization. The program includes proper warm-up techniques and conditioning to support safe execution of dynamic movements.
Contemporary/Lyrical
This program blends ballet and modern techniques to create emotionally expressive performances. Students explore movement quality, floor patterns, and improvisation while developing technical versatility. Classes focus on connecting movement to music and text, preparing dancers for competition and stage productions with innovative, narrative-driven choreography.
Adult Tap
Designed for adult learners, this drop-in friendly program teaches tap fundamentals through musical phrasing and rhythmic patterns. Classes accommodate both beginners and returning dancers, focusing on coordination, timing, and joyful movement. The non-competitive format allows adults to experience dance as both physical exercise and creative expression.
People
Julie A. Setzer
Director of Dance
Celebrating 50 years in dance with 39 years as studio director, Julie holds advanced certifications from the Royal Academy of Dance and University of Nevada Las Vegas. She teaches multiple disciplines and has trained students who've performed nationally.
Sara Whitman
Teacher/Backstage Director
With 31 years dance experience and 18 years teaching, Sara specializes in ballet, tap, and jazz while managing annual recital production. She also owns a travel planning business and has a daughter studying dance at Oklahoma City University.
Andrea Krieger
Acro-Tumbling Instructor
Teaching 15 years with expertise in acro-tumbling and competitive gymnastics, Andrea balances her studio role with 20 years managing automotive dealership operations. She has three children and maintains active dance performance credentials.
Tim Barker
Modern Dance Instructor
BGSU graduate with 8 years teaching experience, Tim specializes in contemporary and ballet while maintaining active performance and choreography roles in Northwest Ohio theater productions. He brings professional stage experience from Dayton Opera and Contemporary Dance Company.
Stephanie Bell
Multi-Discipline Instructor
A former student turned BFA graduate from Ball State University, Stephanie teaches diverse styles from ballet to hip-hop. With childhood studio experience and college training, she connects with students across technical and performance aspects of dance education.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for students ages 3 through adult, with specialized programs for preschoolers, elementary students, teens, and adult learners.
Do you offer trial dance classes for new students?
Yes, we provide free trial classes to help new students find the perfect fit before committing to our programs.
What dance styles are available at your studio?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, hip-hop, acro-tumbling, pointe, and theater dance styles with expert instructors.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes, we host annual recitals including our STAR-STYLE production and The Nutcracker Ballet...All Jazzed Up! performance series.
How do you handle weather-related class cancellations?
We post updates on Facebook and send studio-wide emails for weather-related closures, with make-up class options available.
What payment methods do you accept for classes?
We accept direct debit, credit cards, checks, and cash payments for our dance programs and services.