Virginia Beach · Ballet · Tap · Jazz · Hip Hop · Tumbling · Ages 2 to Adult
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Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, tumbling & acro at our Virginia Beach studio, ages 2 to teens.
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We bring dance right into local preschools. Nearly 20 years of little dancers and big smiles.
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Tap, barre fitness, and hip hop for grown-ups. No experience needed, just come move.
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Daytime dance classes designed for homeschool families and their schedules.
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Summer camps and short sessions that keep dancers moving all season long.
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Our Story
Bringing the joy of dance to Virginia Beach since 2007
Since 2007, Dance Makers has been bringing the joy of dance to Virginia Beach! Founded by Ms. Jennifer Pappas, her goal was to offer ballet, tap, jazz, and tumbling to children in school settings. Because the need for quality, non-competitive dance increased, she most recently opened a brand new studio location.
Ms. Jennifer has been dancing and studying for over 40 years. Some of the academies she trained at include the famed Broadway Dance Studio and Steps in New York City, as well as The San Diego Academy of Performing Arts. She performed with multiple dance companies and choreographed for various workshops. She has been teaching dancers as young as 3 for over 30 years!
Having grown up and taught in studios for years, she believes in instilling proper technique and fundamentals in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment.