Business Details
Your Premier Dance Studio in Easley, SC
Founded in 2025 by entrepreneur and longtime teacher Drew Peeples, AIM Studios reimagines dance education in Easley, South Carolina. Our mission creates a space where dancers feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow as artists and individuals. With a team bringing years of combined experience, including three national championship titles, we prioritize personal growth alongside technical development. Our 5,000-square-foot renovated warehouse features two professional studios, a dancers' lounge, and family-friendly amenities designed to foster creativity and comfort. We offer structured curricula in jazz, ballet, hip hop, and more, preparing students for diverse life paths while maintaining a familial atmosphere.Our competition companies have earned recognition through multiple state competitions and conventions, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We meet dancers where they are, challenging them to push past limits while celebrating every step of their journey. Our space includes a 2,000-square-foot studio with Marley flooring and wall-to-wall mirrors, complemented by sprung flooring in our second studio. We believe in investing in the whole person, not just movement, creating a home for artistic and personal development. Through personalized training approaches and traveling convention opportunities, we build a culture valuing inclusion, trust, and authenticity.
Services
Jazz
Contemporary
Ballet
Hip Hop
Clogging
Acro/Tumbling
Lyrical
Cheer/Pom
Tot Tap
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer structured curricula developed by experienced educators
- Our team includes national championship-winning instructors
- We provide personalized training approaches for individual growth
- Our 5,000-square-foot facility features professional-grade dance spaces
- We maintain a supportive community environment for all skill levels
Services
Jazz
Our jazz classes combine technical precision with creative expression for dancers aged 5+. Students learn traditional jazz techniques while exploring contemporary styles through choreography. Classes focus on building strength, flexibility, and performance skills while maintaining a fun, energetic atmosphere that encourages artistic growth.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes emphasize emotional expression and technical mastery. Students develop fluid movement quality while learning to connect physically and emotionally with choreography. Classes incorporate elements from ballet and modern dance to create a comprehensive training experience for serious dancers.
Ballet
Our ballet program follows a structured curriculum from beginner to advanced levels. Students receive classical training focusing on proper technique, posture, and grace. Classes emphasize barre work, center combinations, and performance preparation in a supportive environment that nurtures both skill development and artistic expression.
Hip Hop
Hip hop classes teach urban dance styles in a high-energy environment. Students learn current trends while developing foundational skills in rhythm, coordination, and improvisation. Classes cater to all skill levels, emphasizing self-expression and confidence while maintaining technical dance principles.
Clogging
Our clogging program combines traditional Appalachian dance with modern performance elements. Students learn rhythmic patterns and team formations while developing musicality and precision. Classes prepare dancers for competition while maintaining the energetic, joyful spirit of this unique dance style.
People
Drew Peeples
Owner & Director
Founder Drew Peeples brings extensive teaching experience and entrepreneurial vision to AIM Studios His leadership focuses on creating a supportive environment where dancers develop both technical skills and personal confidence through structured, high-quality dance education.
Hailey Anders
Assistant Director & Instructor
Assistant Director Hailey Anders combines teaching expertise with administrative leadership. She helps implement the studio's educational vision while directly instructing students, ensuring consistent quality across all programs and maintaining the studio's commitment to personalized dance education.
Ariel Brown
Company & Rec. Ballet
Ballet instructor Ariel Brown specializes in classical training with a focus on proper technique. She develops curriculum for recreational and company dancers while nurturing artistic growth, bringing professional expertise that helps students achieve both technical mastery and performance confidence.
Kenzie Petit
Company Instructor
Company instructor Kenzie Petit brings competition experience to her teaching. She works directly with performance teams to develop choreography and stage presence, combining technical instruction with performance preparation to help dancers excel in competitive environments while maintaining artistic integrity.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer jazz, contemporary, ballet, hip hop, clogging, acro/tumbling, lyrical, cheer/pom, and tot tap classes for all skill levels.
Are there competition opportunities?
Yes, we have award-winning competition companies in contemporary, jazz, lyrical, clogging, hip hop, and musical theatre with state competition participation.
What are your class sizes?
Class sizes vary by age group and skill level, with structured curricula maintaining appropriate student-to-instructor ratios for effective learning and personalized attention.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we offer trial classes to help students experience our programs before committing to full registration through our online booking system.
What is your facility like?
Our 5,000-square-foot renovated warehouse includes two professional studios with Marley flooring, sprung floors, and full amenities for dancer comfort and development.
