Building Self-Esteem, Strength and Confidence

In 1984, the first Baby Ballerinas put on their tutus and their new shoes, toddled onto the stage and stole the audience's heart.  Since then, thousands of students have grown into poised, confident dancers at Stella's Dancers' Studio.

The goal of founder and owner Stella Palumbo is to develop your child physically, mentally and emotionally through a warm, family atmosphere that enhances the dancer's self-esteem and confidence.  Parents are encouraged to observe their children in class.

Trained by the prestigious Dance Educators of America, Stella is a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association and Florida Dance Masters, two organizations with rigorous membership qualifications.  With a dedicated, professional staff of 15, Stella's Dancers' Studio offers a full schedule of dance activities for children ages 2 1/2 through adult.

Classes are offered in jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, adult ballroom, adult conditioning, hip hop, musical theater, lyrical, technique and competition. Combination ballet and tap are available for preschoolers and beginning students.

Benefits of Dance Instruction

Because dance is fun, it accomplishes what many exercise programs do not -- the establishment of a long-term habit of fitness. Dance builds strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness, agility and flexibility, which are health benefits enjoyed by dancers of all age groups and ability levels.

With the support and guidance of experienced, caring teachers, Stella's Dancers gain a sense of achievement and self-confidence with the mastery of each new skill.

Through our Illusion Dance Company, we emphasize developing strong technique to prepare for a professional career, for the serious student.

  Class Attire

Proper dance attire is required, and will vary by class. An assortment of affordably priced dancewear, shoes and tights are available for purchase at the studio.

Dress for combination class students is a Stella's Dancers' leotard and pink tights, with ballet and tap shoes. Hair should be neatly pulled away from the face. Modesty is expected; dancers should arrive and leave the studio dressed in appropriate cover-ups.

Every Student is a Star
Some children are naturally gifted dancers. Through its in-house staff and master classes with nationally recognized choreographers and teachers, Stella's Dancers' Studio provides those students with professional level instruction to prepare them for both competition and a career.

Some children come to Stella's Dancers' just because they like moving to the beat or learning new tricks to show Mom and Dad in the living room.  Those students receive the same dedication, attention and encouragement as the advanced dancers.