Business Details
Award-Winning Dance Instruction in Collinsville, VA
Teresa's School Of Baton & Dance has been nurturing dancers of all ages and skill levels for over five decades. Founded by Teresa Martin, a seasoned instructor with 40 years of experience, our studio combines technical excellence with a passion for artistic expression. Teresa, certified by Test to Teach and recognized as a D.M.A. gold-seal judge, has produced numerous state and national champions in solo and group categories. Her expertise extends to mentoring future dance educators and coaching pageant winners. Joining her is Chelsea Krontz, a graduate of Averett University, whose choreography has earned accolades in hip hop, ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical disciplines.Together, they foster a welcoming environment where students build technical skills, creativity, and lifelong friendships. Our curriculum includes recreational classes, competitive teams by audition, and community performance opportunities through parades and recitals. With a legacy of excellence recognized by awards such as the ADCC Studio of Excellence and Shaffer Studio honors, we remain committed to cultivating dance excellence in southern Virginia.
Services
Dance Classes
Baton Instruction
Competition Teams
Hip Hop
Jazz
Pointe
Acro
Cheer
Adult Line Dance
Recital Performances
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined teaching experience from certified instructors
- Our competition teams have earned national recognition and choreography awards
- We provide age-appropriate classes for students starting at age 3
- Our instructors maintain active professional development through dance organizations
- We combine technical excellence with a supportive, family-oriented environment
Associations and certifications
- Test to Teach
- Dance Educators of America (D.M.A.)
What people say
Amazing with the kids
Very patient
Treated like family
Best instructor ever
Dance with my family
Services
Dance Classes
Our foundational dance program combines ballet, tap, and baton instruction in weekly one-hour sessions. Designed for students aged 3+, this mandatory class develops core technique while allowing students to add specialized styles. The curriculum builds coordination, musicality, and performance skills through progressive exercises and choreography.
Competition Teams
Audition-based competition teams participate in 3-4 regional events annually, with opportunities to advance to national championships. Offering solos, duets, and group routines, our award-winning program has earned multiple ADCC Studio of Excellence awards. Coaches Teresa Martin and Chelsea Krontz bring decades of competitive experience to develop performance precision and artistic expression.
Hip Hop
High-energy hip hop classes teach street dance techniques to contemporary music. Students develop rhythm, isolations, and freestyle confidence while learning choreography that emphasizes individual style. This popular class option focuses on musicality and self-expression through modern urban dance vocabulary.
Pointe
Advanced ballet students train in pointe work after instructor approval. Classes emphasize proper alignment, strength development, and classical ballet technique en pointe. This specialized instruction prepares dancers for advanced repertoire while maintaining injury prevention through gradual progression.
Adult Line Dance
Weekly morning classes introduce adults to social line dancing in a fun, non-competitive environment. Participants learn choreographed routines to various music genres while improving fitness and coordination. This welcoming class fosters community connections through accessible dance instruction.
People
Teresa Martin
Owner/Director
With 40 years of teaching experience, Teresa Martin founded the studio and developed its award-winning programs. Certified through Test to Teach and D.M.A., she has produced national champions and mentored future dance educators while maintaining active involvement in competition judging.
Chelsea Krontz
Instructor
Chelsea Krontz brings extensive performance and teaching experience to the studio, having studied through organizations like Dancemakers and MusicWorks. Her choreography has earned multiple awards across dance styles, and she teaches students from beginner to competition levels.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer combo (ballet/tap/baton), hip hop, jazz, cheer, pointe, acro, and adult line dance classes with experienced instructors.
Are competition opportunities available?
Yes, we offer competitive teams by audition with opportunities to participate in regional and national competitions annually.
What age requirements exist for enrollment?
Students may begin at age 3 with our youth programs, and we offer adult line dance classes for mature participants.
Do you provide performance opportunities?
We host annual baton and dance recitals, participate in 3-4 local parades yearly, and offer community event performances.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Owner Teresa Martin has 40 years of experience with D.M.A. certification, while Chelsea Krontz holds a bachelor's degree and extensive competition training.