Elite Dance Experience

Elite Dance Experience is a two-story studio on Route 40 in Westford, Massachusetts, just off Exit 86. Founded and directed by Eva Grace, the studio serves dancers aged 4 to 18 with a mission centred on empowering dancers both physically and mentally. Eva's approach blends technical precision with a deep focus on dancer well-being, integrating self-care, mindfulness, and open communication alongside technical training. She holds certification in Early Childhood Education (EEC) and has trained since age 2 in competitive and professional dance, learning from renowned teachers and choreographers nationwide.

The studio offers two main pathways: the Early Explorers Program for ages 18 months to 4 years, which focuses on warm-up and movement exploration, intro to dance basics (ballet, jazz, creative movement), music and rhythm games, creative expression, partner and group activities, prop play, and story time with crafts. For older students, the Elite Dance Ensemble is a competitive dance team geared towards those seeking a professional dance experience, requiring significant time and commitment. In their very first year of competition, the team has already won numerous awards and accolades.

The teaching staff brings exceptional depth. Jadyn Correia, Artistic Co-Director and Competition Team Advisor, has danced since age two with extensive training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and musical theatre. She specializes in dance fundamentals and brings additional expertise as a Licensed Nurse with experience in pediatric practice and as a school nurse. Katie Elizabeth, Artistic Assistant and Competition Team Coach, brings over 30 years of performance training and 35 years of teaching and choreography experience. She has trained extensively in ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and musical theatre, studied in Greater Lowell, Boston, and New York, and performed professionally throughout New England with companies including The Body Language Dancers, The Boston Liturgical Dance Ensemble, Granite State Ballet, and Bay State Ballet. Katie is an internationally award-winning choreographer whose work has earned top honours at national and international dance competitions and has been broadcast on television across the country. She has also served as a judge for prestigious competitions including Olympic Miss Dance.

The facility includes a welcoming two-story space with a lobby displaying competition awards and studio updates, two restrooms stocked with "Dancer Emergency Kits" (hairspray, hair ties, bobby pins, deodorant), and Miss Eva's office which doubles as a check-in area with a mini kitchen equipped with plates, bowls, cups, utensils, straws, and a microwave. Upstairs, a student hangout area features comfy chairs, pillows, and blankets, plus a dedicated Mental Health "Safe Space Corner" with mental health resources, a binder of coping mechanisms, and fidget toys. The upstairs also includes company team lockers and a larger studio space.

Classes are welcoming and structured around age and skill level. The Early Explorers Program uses imaginative play, props, music, and storytelling to build coordination and confidence. Competitive team members experience rigorous training and intensive rehearsals in a supportive environment. The studio prioritises mental health alongside technical skill development.

Eva Grace (Studio Owner and Artistic Director) has danced since age 2 and is certified in Early Childhood Education. Jadyn Correia (Artistic Co-Director and Competition Team Advisor) specialises in dance fundamentals and is a Licensed Nurse. Katie Elizabeth (Artistic Assistant and Competition Team Coach) brings 30+ years of performance training, 35 years of teaching and choreography, and is an internationally award-winning choreographer and dance competition judge.

The Early Explorers Program (ages 18 months–4 years) introduces dance fundamentals in a playful, age-appropriate way; older beginners can join competitive or recreational pathways suited to their level.