Dance Academy of Bellevue
Creative dance for ages 1.5 to adult, from tiny tot to tap and ballet
Dance Academy of Bellevue is a family-focused dance studio in Nashville serving ages 1.
Before your first class
Classes are designed to introduce proper technique and dance etiquette in a supportive environment; adult tap is open-leveled with no dance background necessary.
Specific dress codes apply per class; see class pages on website.
Water (can purchase for $1 at front desk if needed); tap shoes required for adult tap.
Plenty of parking and convenient drop-off and pick-up in front of the studio.
About this studio
Dance Academy of Bellevue is a family-focused dance studio in Nashville serving ages 1.5 to adult. The studio occupies two large spacious studios with viewing windows and is conveniently located near Publix, Kroger, Harpeth Valley Elementary, several restaurants, Walgreens, and Starbucks.
Young dancers start with My Grownup & Me (ages 1-3, 30 minutes, 6-week session) and Tiny Tot (ages 2.5-4, 45 minutes, creative dance and intro to ballet). Pre-K and kindergarten students can choose Petite Combo (intro to ballet and tap), Petite Hip Hop, or move into Mini Combo (ballet, tap, and jazz). The studio teaches elementary-level hip hop and tap, pre-teen and teen classes in ballet, contemporary, tap, and jazz, and offers pre-pointe and pointe for advanced dancers. A Company class runs at the highest level.
Adult tap classes run Thursday evenings, open-leveled with no dance background required. Classes focus on basic tap steps, terminology, center work, and traveling combinations. The studio runs a seasonal schedule August through May, with a year-end recital where students perform (recital participation is optional for adult tap but the choreography progresses February through May).
The teaching staff includes owner Brittany Terry (My Grownup & Me, creative movement, tiny tot, elementary combo, ballet), Ashley Allison (hip hop across levels), Anna Ledyard (leveled jazz), Lizzy Martin (leveled tap), Jennifer Spence (elementary and preparatory combo), and Lori Zachary (theater arts). Core values are creativity, encouragement, teamwork, and community. The studio emphasises body positivity, proper technique, dance etiquette, and respect among peers. Office hours are Monday–Friday afternoons and evenings, Saturday morning; Sunday closed.
What to expect
Your first visit
You'll arrive early so your dancer can settle and use the restroom without feeling rushed. The studio has two large spaces with viewing windows, changing rooms, and a lounge. Classes are age-graded and begin with introductions to rhythm, musicality, and dance vocabulary alongside movement exploration. Younger classes include songs, props, obstacle courses, and sticker rewards.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Owner Brittany Terry teaches creative movement, tiny tot, elementary combo, and ballet across age groups. Ashley Allison specialises in hip hop for ages 4 to teen. Anna Ledyard teaches leveled jazz; Lizzy Martin teaches leveled tap; Jennifer Spence teaches elementary and preparatory combo. Lori Zachary teaches theater arts.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
Classes are designed to introduce proper technique and dance etiquette in a supportive environment; adult tap is open-leveled with no dance background necessary.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
Specific dress codes apply per class; see class pages on website.
What to bring
Water (can purchase for $1 at front desk if needed); tap shoes required for adult tap. No gum, smoothies, sodas, slushies, or sugary drinks before class.
Styles offered
8 dance styles taught here
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Amenities
Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Dance Academy of Bellevue
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Dance Academy of Bellevue teach?
Dance Academy of Bellevue teaches General, Creative Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop and 2 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Dance Academy of Bellevue located?
Dance Academy of Bellevue is located in Nashville, TN. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Dance Academy of Bellevue offer private lessons?
Contact Dance Academy of Bellevue directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Dance Academy of Bellevue teach kids and adults?
Dance Academy of Bellevue welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Dance Academy of Bellevue?
The fastest path is to visit Dance Academy of Bellevue via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.
Is there parking at Dance Academy of Bellevue?
Plenty of parking and convenient drop-off and pick-up in front of the studio.