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CHARLA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE

WE'RE MOVING!
Studio Location Beginning Jan. 16:
1520 East Jackson Street

Join us at Charla’s School of Dance for dance instruction (and life instruction) you won’t find anywhere else.

“I strive to create the most positive experience possible for each of my students. Dancing is a way to release emotions and express yourself in ways that many people do not know possible. I am dedicated to providing quality instruction while also allowing my students to let loose and have fun!”
-Miss Charla 

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CLASSES WE OFFER

Ballet (ages 4-18)

Pointe (upon approval)

Pre-Pointe (ages 10 and up)

Lyrical 

Creative Movement (2 1/2 and 3-year-olds)

Get Moving (designed for students with special needs)

Jazz 

Tap 

Hip-Hop 

Acrobatics

Performance Company

Performance & Competitive Company

Ballet & Hip-Hop at Hand-In-Hand 

Boys Hip-Hop & Acro 

​ Email today to enroll!

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CONTACT

If you would like more information on Charla’s School of Dance, we’d be more than happy to help. Please fill out the form below and a we will get back to you as soon as possible.

1520 East Jackson St. Thomasville, GA 31792

(229) 236-2865

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MEET YOUR DANCE TEACHER!

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I am owner and director of CSD, with 18 years of dance teaching experience. I've studied several genres of dance, Lyrical being my favorite. I began my dance journey at Waycross Dance and Gymnastics at the age of 3 and I've been dancing my way through life ever since! I spent most of my dance training years at Dance Academy of Thomasville and also danced for 3 years at Wise Dancenter of Louisiana. My teaching career started when I began a dance program at the age of 15 at my high school in Athens, Louisiana. I then taught for Mrs. Susan Knisely at Dance Academy of Thomasville for 13 years and was named Artistic Director. After much prayer and a leap of faith, I decided to follow my dreams and open Charla’s School of Dance. Dreams really do come true! I first opened a studio in Tallahassee in 2018 and then moved my studio to Thomasville in 2020.  


With an Associate Degree in Social Work, I am able to see children in a different light that forces me to ensure my students are in an environment that will protect their physical and mental health. I continue to seek out knowledge of dance by attending conventions, workshops and classes. 


I have been married to my husband Robby for 12 years and we have 2 beautiful children, Teagan and Wilder. I am blessed to have Teagan and my 3 nieces, Scarlett, Bailey and Mia as CSD dancers!


PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

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Annual Nativity 
Each year at Christmas, dancers will bring to life the true meaning of Christmas by taking the audience back to the scene of the Nativity. This coveted performance is so much more than a recital! It is a way for our dancers to reach into the hearts of the audience by honoring the birth of our Lord and Savior. Costume fees, costumes are a requirement to participate, will be due in installments starting in September. These costumes will also be worn in our spring recital. A recital fee will be due in November. This is a ticketed event.


Spring Recital
End of the school year means end of the year recital for our dancers! Dances will follow a story line or theme as they showcase all they have learned throughout the year. With beautiful costumes and professional show quality, dancers will feel like a star! Costume fees, a requirement to participate, will be due in installments starting in September. A recital fee will be due in March. This is a ticketed event. 


Charla’s School of Dance Performance & Competitive Company 
Dancers who are interested in more disciplined training and more performance opportunities, will enjoy being a part of our performance company. We will perform at events, parades and Disney! Dancers must be willing to participate in fundraisers and all performance opportunities. The Performance Company has danced at Victorian Christmas, the Thomasville Christmas and Rose Parades, Thomasville First Friday, Parade at Disney's Magic Kingdom, Pre-Game Opener for the Orlando Magic, Waterside Stage at Disney Springs, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Kidsfest, Northtown Getdowns, Making Strides for Cancer and as a Pre-Game Opener for the Harlem Globetrotters. Our Senior Company competes 3 times per year and has won several awards including 1st Place Overall Recreational Division in 2023 at Inspire National Competition. You must be approved by Miss Charla to audition. Auditions will be held at the beginning of August.

  

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