Welcome

We are excited to provide a time tested teaching technique for our ballet students. We have closely studied the Russian methodology and analyzed the alignment, and theory of teaching. We have adapted this into a curriculum conducive to today’s American student. This technique develops superior strength in the body while keeping healthy alignment and preventing injuries.

International Academy of Dance is a performance-based studio. We seek to develop student’s artistry by giving them ample stage opportunities. Our productions are always a stimulating mix of classical art from a variety of cultures.

We consider physical, mental and emotional wellness to be of utmost importance to all of our dancers, whether they are three-year-old pre-ballet or 60-year-old salsa students. Our studio offers a comfortable social environment for all students and their parents. All of our instructors are knowledgeable about the history, theory and technique behind the various dance forms. Ballet students receive regular nutritional instruction, encouraging them to develop healthy fortified bodies and strong muscles. It is of paramount import that all students are instructed based on their own talent, body type and personal ambitions. We recognize that while one student may desire a career in classical ballet, another may simply want to feel comfortable in a nightclub. It is with these differences in mind that we seek to develop each students fully desired potential. We look forward to your arrival at IAD. Let us know what type of dancer you would like to be!

-Shannon Cullem
Director