Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance & Music Academy in Monona, WI
At A Step Above Dance & Music Academy, we are dedicated to safely nurturing talent within a warm, family-friendly environment. Our mission is to instill self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment in every student through exceptional dance instruction across all disciplines, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and musical theater. With a curriculum tailored to age-appropriate development, we prioritize technical proficiency while fostering lifelong respect for the performing arts.Our faculty comprises highly trained professionals with decades of combined experience, committed to mentoring students and cultivating essential life skills such as discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. We believe dance education extends beyond the studio, preparing students for success in all aspects of life while creating a community where lifelong friendships are forged.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Instruction
Jazz Dance Training
Tap Dance Courses
Musical Theater Workshops
Lyrical/Contemporary Dance
Acro Dance Programs
Children's Dance Classes
Competitive Dance Teams
Adult Dance Fitness
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of combined teaching experience from our director and faculty
- Our age-appropriate curriculum ensures proper technical development
- Ballet foundation included in all children's programs for comprehensive training
- We maintain a family-friendly environment with personalized student attention
- Our instructors serve as mentors fostering confidence and life skills
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique and posture through structured lessons tailored to each age group. Students learn foundational movements that enhance flexibility, strength, and grace. The curriculum prepares dancers for advanced training while emphasizing artistic expression and performance quality.
Hip Hop Instruction
Contemporary hip hop classes teach current styles and choreography in a high-energy environment. Instructors focus on rhythm, coordination, and personal expression while maintaining technical standards. Classes are available for all skill levels from beginner to advanced performers.
Musical Theater
This program combines dance, acting, and singing to develop well-rounded performers. Students learn Broadway-style choreography and character interpretation while building confidence in stage presence and vocal delivery through age-appropriate material.
Acro Dance
Acro classes integrate dance with gymnastic elements to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. Instructors emphasize proper technique for safe execution of cartwheels, walkovers, and aerials while maintaining dance quality in movement sequences.
Competitive Teams
Our competition program offers advanced training in multiple dance styles with opportunities for regional and national competitions. Dancers receive specialized coaching in choreography, stage presence, and technical precision while building teamwork and performance confidence.
People
Tami Bisbee
Owner & Director
With 30 years of dance teaching experience and 21 years leading ASA, Tami provides visionary leadership while maintaining our core values of technical excellence and student development.
Madi Weinke
Instructor
Teaching for 9 years, Madi specializes in ballet, jazz, and musical theater while bringing energetic instruction to our hip hop and acro classes with her performance background.
Alivia Africa
Instructor
A 6-year teaching veteran, Alivia combines hip hop expertise with classical training to create dynamic lessons that engage students across multiple dance disciplines in our youth programs.
Katie Edwards
Instructor
With 11 years of teaching experience, Katie delivers comprehensive instruction in ballet, tap, and contemporary styles while mentoring students through our graded program's technical requirements.
Abigail Olsen
Ballet Director
As our Ballet Director with 18 years of teaching experience, Abigail ensures technical excellence in our foundational programs while guiding students through progressive ballet curriculum.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer programs for children starting at age 2 through teenagers, with adult classes available when demand exists.
Is ballet required for all students?
Ballet is required for children's combo classes (ages 2-8) unless taking hip hop only, and for all graded program levels.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, we have competitive teams for dancers seeking advanced training and performance opportunities at regional and national competitions.
What styles do you teach?
We offer ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical/contemporary, musical theater, and acro dance instruction.
How long are your classes?
Most classes run from August through May, following the school year with placement evaluations for appropriate level assignments.
Do you have birthday party options?
Yes, we host themed dance parties with professional supervision, including space rental and cleanup services for parents' convenience.