Business Details
36 Years
experience
World-Class Dance Education in Knoxville Since 1990
Studio Arts For Dancers has been Knoxville's premier dance education center since 1990, dedicated to developing technically proficient and creatively expressive artists. Our mission focuses on nurturing excellence through classical training while fostering individuality in a positive, professional environment. With programs for preschoolers to adults, including year-round classes, summer intensives, and performance opportunities at the historic Tennessee Theatre, we provide comprehensive dance education. Our faculty brings global expertise and active engagement in the national dance community, ensuring students receive cutting-edge instruction. Our state-of-the-art facility features four studios with floating floors, marley surfaces, and observation monitors for parent engagement.Over 30 years, we've cultivated alumni who now thrive in collegiate programs and professional companies nationwide. We emphasize technical mastery across ballet, modern, Horton, tap, and jazz while maintaining a nurturing community that values both artistic growth and personal development. Our annual Spring Concert and Nutcracker Breakfast offer unique performance experiences with professional production elements. As a family-friendly studio, we provide free Wi-Fi, sibling activities, and administrative support during operating hours. Our commitment to quality has made us a trusted leader in dance education for three decades.
Services
Children's Program
Youth Program
Pre-Professional Program
Adult Classes
Summer Intensives
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of proven dance education expertise in Knoxville
- Our faculty includes nationally recognized dance professionals
- We provide state-of-the-art facilities with four specialized studios
- We offer performance opportunities at the historic Tennessee Theatre
- We have programs for all ages from preschool to adult learners
What people say
Best dance studio
Excellent instruction
Breathtaking recital
Professional productions
Nurturing environment
Services
Children's Program
Our Children's Program introduces ages 3-7 to ballet fundamentals and motor skills through playful movement. Creative classes use props like ribbons and hoops to develop dance foundations while fostering joy in movement. Our curriculum builds early technical skills and classroom etiquette for future dance success.
Youth Program
For ages 8-13, our Youth Program develops technical proficiency across ballet, modern, tap, and jazz. Level-based instruction builds movement awareness, musicality, and performance skills. Students progress through structured curriculum preparing for advanced dance training while maintaining creative expression.
Pre-Professional Program
Designed for ages 14-18, this program offers intensive technical training in ballet, pointe, modern, and jazz. Advanced students receive specialized instruction to prepare for professional dance careers. The curriculum includes Horton technique and performance-focused rehearsals for serious dance development.
Adult Classes
Open adult classes welcome all experience levels with technique-focused instruction. Classes emphasize functional strength training and dance fundamentals for adults seeking fitness or creative expression. Our welcoming environment supports lifelong learners at any stage of their dance journey.
Summer Intensives
World-class summer programs feature guest instructors from national companies. All-ages intensives provide immersive training with master teachers, combining technical instruction and performance preparation. These programs offer unique opportunities to train with industry professionals in concentrated formats.
People
Lisa Hall McKee
Artistic Director
Founder of Studio Arts For Dancers since 1990, Lisa Hall McKee has developed a nationally recognized dance curriculum. With extensive experience in classical and contemporary techniques, she leads faculty development and artistic direction while maintaining active involvement in national dance education organizations.
Questions
What age groups do your dance programs serve?
We offer programs for children starting at age 3 through adult learners, with specialized curricula for each developmental stage.
Do you offer performance opportunities for students?
Yes! Our annual Spring Concert at the Tennessee Theatre provides professional-level performances with full production elements for all students.
What dance styles do you teach?
We provide instruction in ballet, pointe, modern, Horton, tap, and jazz from beginner to advanced levels across all programs.
Are there summer dance programs available?
Our summer intensives feature guest artists from national companies and offer specialized training for dancers of all ages during June-August.
What facilities do you have available?
Our 4-studio facility includes floating floors, marley surfaces, observation monitors, and professional-grade equipment for comprehensive dance training.
