Lil, Shooting & Shining Stars · Ages 2–7
For our littles
Ballet and tap combo classes built for little bodies and big imaginations. Real technique, taught through play, so confidence grows right alongside skill.
See ClassesSeason 71 · Now Enrolling
Dance.
Dream.
Shine.
Classes for ages 2–18 in a fun, welcoming studio where every dancer gets on stage. Because every kid deserves the chance to dance.
71 SEASONS
Teaching Palestine to dance since 1956
3 GENERATIONS
One family, one studio, one Palestine home
AGES 2–18
Every level, from Lil Stars to Super Nova
EVERYONE PERFORMS
Hot Pepper Festival, Dogwood Trails, the Christmas Parade, our Holiday Show and Spring Recital
Find your place
Every dancer belongs here. Some are ready for a little more.
Ages 5–18 · Just ask
AOD Company
For dancers ready for a little more: extra training, a convention with top teachers from across the country, and competitions right here in Palestine.
About the CompanyThe Academy of Dance pathway
Every Super Nova started
as a Lil Star.
- 01Lil StarsAges 2–3 · Ballet & tap
- 02Shooting StarsPre-K · Ballet & tap
- 03Shining StarsAges 5–7 · Ballet & tap, plus hip hop
- 04Rising StarsAges 7–11 · Every style
- 05Super NovaAges 12+ · Our most advanced training
More than
steps.
For 71 seasons, our goal has been the same: share the love of dance with our whole community. Every class is built on five things we never compromise on.
Community First
Every kid in Palestine deserves the chance to dance, and we dance for our town.
Building Confidence
Dancers who believe in themselves, on stage and off.
Family
A studio home for dancers and parents alike, three generations strong.
Technical Proficiency
Strong, clean technique is the foundation for everything else.
Teamwork
We lift each other up, in class, on stage and in the community.
New to Academy of Dance?
How does the free trial work?
Sign up online, come by the studio on Link Street, and dance. Your dancer tries a real class with no commitment.
Can we join mid-season?
Yes. Classes run August through May, and we’ll help place your dancer in the right class whenever you start.
How much does it cost?
Tuition starts at $67 a month for one class a week, with 10% off for brothers and sisters. See all tuition.
Does my dancer have to compete?
Not at all. Every dancer performs at the Hot Pepper Festival, Dogwood Trails, the Christmas Parade, our Holiday Show and the Spring Recital. The AOD Company is for dancers who want a little more. No audition, just let us know they’re interested.
Is there a recital?
Yes. Every dancer can perform in our year-end show at the Performing Arts Center, professionally filmed and photographed.