Overview
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA
Whether your heart’s desire is to become a professional dancer, to perform, or to have a fun physical outlet, our mission is to provide excellent instruction in a friendly, inspiring atmosphere, creating discipline and self-esteem for a lifetime. Established in 1977 by Juanita Wilson Duquette, the school has earned the highest esteem and respect locally, state-wide and nationally by training oustanding technical and artistic dancers. We believe exposure to various dance types is beneficial in developing creativity and expression as well as technical expertise and that a caring student-teacher relationship is essential for progressive learning. As students explore different types of dance, they find the style that is comfortable for their body and fits their personality. Wilson School of Dance provides the freedom to choose from many styles of dance or to concentrate on one specific dance discipline. There are schools that require a student interested in learning Jazz or Tap to also take Ballet. We discuss class options with students and parents, and then invite them to make their own choices. This allows the student whose interest is primarily one discipline (i.e. Ballet or Jazz) to have the option of taking multiple classes within that discipline and not be frustrated by being required to pay for classes in which they have no interest. Encouraging teachers who give individual attention at all levels of experience are the heart of our school. The teachers’ positive words, especially when movement is challenging, motivates students and promotes self-esteem. Our lovely unique building, a former church, has two studios with professional floating sprung floors (like at NYC Ballet Co.) making it easy on joints and muscles, family friendly waiting area, and helpful office staff. For all ages from 3-93 whether taking Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Pointe, Lyrical, Broadway Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, or Princess Ballet, we bid you a warm WELCOME!
