Academy of Dance Arts, Inc.

The Academy of Dance
Arts, Inc. was founded in 1947 and in it's 64th year has touched the lives of
thousands of families in our community. Many of our present students are our
third generation. Now we are in our NEW
LOCATION by the Twin City Diner, right across the street from our historic
location.

Wanda Plemmons now
serves as Director/Owner of the Academy. She began her early training with the
Academy and continued to UNCSA. She danced with the Winston-Salem Civic Ballet,
Governor's School and UNCSA productions. Wanda has served as President of the
Alumni at UNCSA and currently serves on the Board of Associates. Wanda was
awarded "Outstanding
Teacher In the Arts 2009" by UNCSA at the 2009 Graduation Ceremonies where
she was also a speaker. Wanda has taught for Wake Forest University, Salem
College and has been a guest choreographer for Disney, RJR and Paramount.

The Academy has been actively involved in the community over the years, serving
as Business Partner for many schools, helping with productions and costuming.
The Academy students have performed for the annual Christmas tree Lighting for
Winston-Salem, the Vantage Tournament, Paramount Studios, Hanes Mall, Disney
Productions and many other venues.

We havea large
professional faculty and has been host to many respected guest teachers
including Richard Englund, Bobby Lindgren, Sonja Tyven, Job Saunders, Fanchon
Cordell, Diane Markham, Rodwic Fukino and Marcus Alford.

Many of the Academy's
students have gone on to professional careers in the Arts as Company members and
soloist with such renowned companies as the Pacific Northwest Ballet, American
Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey, Charleston Ballet and more.