Business Details
8 Years
experience
Premier Dance Studio in Portland for All Ages & Skill Levels
Elevate Dance Academy was founded in 2018 with a vision to empower dancers through exceptional training and support. Our mission is to help dancers of all ages (2.5-18) reach their highest potential by focusing on technical excellence, artistry, and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive range of classes in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and more, tailored to skill levels from beginner to advanced. Our nationally recognized instructors bring diverse professional backgrounds, including performances with Oregon Ballet Theater and national choreography awards. The studio provides both recreational programs for casual learners and a competitive Company program that participates in prestigious Northwest competitions and conventions.Our 3,200-square-foot facility features four studios, marley flooring, and amenities like a homework area and snack bar. We emphasize a supportive environment where creativity thrives, offering free trials to help students find their perfect fit. With two annual performances and a commitment to technical rigor, we cultivate dancers who excel both on and off the stage. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a passion for nurturing young artists, ensuring every student receives personalized guidance.
Services
Jazz
Ballet
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Musical Theater
Tap
Lyrical
Acro
Improv
Strength & Flexibility
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ dance styles from nationally recognized instructors with professional performance backgrounds.
- Our competitive Company program has attended 5+ annual Northwest competitions since 2018.
- We provide free trials for up to four different class styles to help students find their perfect fit.
- Our 3,200-square-foot facility includes marley flooring, dedicated changing rooms, and a homework area.
- We combine technical rigor with creative storytelling in both recreational and pre-professional programs.
What people say
Nationally recognized instructors
Supportive environment
Well-organized competitions
Creative choreography
Excellent technique focus
Services
Jazz
Our Jazz program combines technical precision with dynamic movement, offering classes for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Students learn various Jazz styles including Broadway, Commercial, and Competition Jazz. The curriculum emphasizes proper technique, musicality, and performance quality while fostering creativity and self-expression.
Ballet
Ballet classes focus on classical technique with progressive training from introductory levels to advanced pointe work. Our syllabus develops proper alignment, strength, and grace through barre work, center combinations, and performance pieces. Students receive personalized attention in a nurturing environment that builds foundational dance skills.
Competitive Company
This pre-professional program offers intensive training for dedicated dancers aged 6-18. Participants engage in choreographed routines, attend multiple regional competitions annually, and receive custom costumes and props. The program emphasizes teamwork, technical excellence, and artistic storytelling through dance.
Hip Hop
Our Hip Hop classes teach urban dance styles in a high-energy environment for ages 2.5-18. Students learn fundamental moves, freestyle techniques, and choreography while developing rhythm and stage presence. Classes accommodate all skill levels from beginners to advanced dancers seeking performance opportunities.
Musical Theater
This program integrates dance, acting, and singing for stage performance. Students learn Broadway-style choreography while developing storytelling through movement. The curriculum prepares dancers for theatrical productions and auditions, focusing on character development and performance technique in a collaborative setting.
People
Meghan Newman
Owner, Studio Director
With extensive dance industry experience, Meghan leads Elevate Dance Academy's vision and operations. She choreographs company routines and teaches Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Jazz classes while overseeing instructor training and program development.
Mari Juras
Ballet Instructor
A former professional dancer with Oregon Ballet Theater, Mari brings classical expertise to our Ballet program. She teaches Ballet, Pointe, and Strength & Flexibility classes, focusing on technical precision and injury prevention for developing dancers.
Karlie Evans
Contemporary Instructor
Karlie choreographs award-winning contemporary pieces and teaches multiple styles including Jazz and Lyrical. As a company choreographer, she develops original routines while emphasizing artistic expression and technical mastery for competitive dancers.
Ellie Thomas
Ballet Instructor
Ellie specializes in classical ballet training, teaching Ballet and Strength & Flexibility classes. With professional performance experience, she focuses on proper technique development and preparing students for advanced ballet training and pointe work.
Savannah Quinn
Acro Instructor
Savannah leads our Acro program with expertise in combining dance and acrobatics. She ensures safe progression through acro skills while integrating dance elements, teaching students to seamlessly incorporate tumbling into performance routines.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer classes for dancers aged 2.5-18, including our Tiny Dancer program for ages 2.5-5 and competitive Company for ages 6-18.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide free trials for up to four different class styles per session. Reservations are required through our Free Trial page.
What dance styles are available?
We offer Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Tap, Lyrical, Acro, Improv, and Strength & Flexibility classes for all skill levels.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We present two major productions annually: the Jingle & Mingle Winter Show and End of Year Show, plus competitive events for Company dancers.
How does the competitive program work?
Our pre-professional Company program includes auditions each summer, custom choreography, and participation in 5+ annual Northwest competitions and conventions.
What are your facility amenities?
Our 3,200-square-foot studio features four dance rooms, marley flooring, changing rooms with lockers, a homework area, and a snack bar.
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