Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Atlanta's Premier Dance & Music School Since 1972
Dance & Arts Showcase has been cultivating artistic excellence in Atlanta since 1972. Founded by renowned dance educator Jean Shapiro, our studio provides comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and creative movement for students aged 2 through adult. With a curriculum designed to nurture both technical skill and creative expression, we offer specialized classes for children, teens, and seniors, including music instruction in piano and guitar. Our faculty comprises experienced professionals dedicated to fostering student growth through personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.The studio's annual June recital at the Infinity Energy Arena showcases student achievements to family and community audiences. Jean Shapiro, a Golden Peach Award winner and former Atlanta Ballet dancer, continues to teach daily classes while maintaining her family's century-old manufacturing business. Our commitment to quality instruction has made us a trusted institution in metro-Atlanta for over five decades.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
Creative Movement
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Senior Classes
Music Instruction
Recital Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined teaching experience from our award-winning director
- Our curriculum includes specialized classes for all age groups from toddlers to seniors
- We provide both dance instruction and music lessons under one roof
- Our faculty maintains strong student-teacher relationships through personalized attention
- We host annual professional recitals at the Infinity Energy Arena
Services
Ballet Instruction
Our ballet program teaches Vaganova and Cecchetti techniques to students aged 2 through teen. Classes combine traditional methods with modern pedagogy to develop proper technique and artistic expression. Students progress through structured levels with performance opportunities in our annual recital.
Tap Classes
Tap instruction focuses on rhythm, precision, and musicality for ages 2 to adult. Our curriculum builds from basic steps to complex combinations, with senior classes available for adults over 50. Classes emphasize both technical skill and creative expression through sound patterns.
Music Lessons
Private piano and guitar lessons available for ages 6+ with experienced instructors. Piano students learn classical and popular styles, while guitar lessons cover all skill levels. Instruction emphasizes technical development and musical interpretation through personalized lesson plans.
Hip Hop Dance
Contemporary hip hop classes teach choreography to modern music for ages 5-teen. Our instructors focus on rhythm, body isolation, and freestyle techniques in a high-energy environment. Classes prepare students for performance opportunities in recitals and competitions.
Creative Movement
Specialized program for ages 2-3 combining dance, trampoline work, and props. Classes develop motor skills and musical awareness through playful activities. Instructors use imaginative exercises to introduce basic dance concepts in a child-friendly environment.
People
Jean Shapiro
Director & Owner
Founder of Dance & Arts Showcase with 50+ years teaching experience. Former Atlanta Ballet dancer and Georgia Tech Ballet Club director. Recipient of Golden Peach Award for Best Teacher and cable TV award for 'Exercise and Health' program.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and creative movement classes for ages 2 through adult, plus music instruction in piano and guitar.
Are there classes for adults?
Yes, we offer senior classes for adults over 50 in tap, ballet, and jazz, plus private music lessons for adult students.
How much are dance classes?
Monthly rates start at $75 for 4 classes, with discounted packages available at $128/month for 8 classes or $192 quarterly for 12 classes.
Do you have recitals?
Yes, we host an annual June recital at the Infinity Energy Arena featuring students from all age groups and class levels.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and checks made payable to Dance & Arts Showcase. Payments are due the first week of each month.
