At The Chesapeake Academy of Dance, we focus on the individual dancer and the best path for them. Whether you are a professional dancer, have aspirations to become a professional, or are taking dance for recreation we have a class for you!

By changing the perspective on what dance class looks like, we provide quality dance training while protecting dancers’ physical and mental health. We’re taking a modern approach to a classical art.

How do you do this?

We do this by bringing modern dance science into the classroom, using anatomy knowledge to drive our teaching. Students will learn about how their body works and moves. By learning about how movements are formed, dancers are able to better train. They will understand how to reach their goals, and they will be able to do so in a healthy way. 

Why is this needed?

Often classical training focuses on extreme and unhealthy methods to achieve "peak" performance. We know that this approach is unsustainable and leads to career-ending injuries. We train to ensure you can reach your absolute best as a dancer in a healthy, sustainable way.

How big would you dream if you knew you couldn’t fail?

Come dream, learn, grow, and achieve with us

  • Classes for Everyone!

    Classes for everyone over the age of 3. Adults and children alike.

  • Professional and Pre-Professional training.

    For the performing artists, and the dancers who aspire to be professionals.

  • Recreational Training... and more

    For the dancers who take class for the joy of it, or whose journey is just beginning.

Through dance, students can grow in a multitude of ways. We teach dancers how to move with grace, beauty, strength, and coordination. How to develop musicality and artistry. Dance strengthens one's discipline, multitasking, and thinking skills. Above all else dance creates community.