A&G DANCE ACADEMY LLC
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

A&G Dance Academy LLC is a prominent dance academy based in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop for students of all ages. Since opening its doors on September 17, 2012, A&G has been dedicated to fostering an inclusive community where students can connect with the music they love and express themselves through dance. Monthly dance meetings provide a platform for students to share their musical inspirations, contributing to personalized performance experiences in ballet, tap, jazz, or hip hop. The academy emphasizes open communication with regular parent meetings and a leadership team, ensuring continuous dialogue about student progress and community needs. A&G Dance Academy engages its staff in various charity initiatives, highlighting community involvement as central to its mission. These endeavors include collecting Box Tops for Education to support local schools' educational resources, holding four annual fundraisers (three benefiting the academy and one dedicated to a chosen charity), and performing dances at nursing homes during the holidays. The teaching faculty boasts an impressive array of experience and expertise: - Tiffany Avey brings her nearly three decades of dance experience from prestigious institutions like St. Petersburg Junior College, University of South Florida, Philadelphia Ballet, and Alvin Ailey to the academy's classes. - Kayla, with roots in Michigan, offers extensive professional background including performances with renowned ballet companies such as Fort Wayne Ballet and Tampa Bay Ballet. - Amanda Healy contributes her expertise in acrobatics, contortion, and motivational teaching stemming from competitions, workshops, and directorial roles within the New Jersey dance community. - Sarah, originally from North Carolina, provides rich insights into contemporary choreography from her tenure at the University of South Carolina and professional work with Tampa Ballet Theatre. In recognition of leadership in local theater arts, Jessica has received accolades for her work as a music director of various high-profile productions. Her experience enriches the academy's cultural offerings beyond dance instruction. Operating out of 9720 16th St N, St. Petersburg, Florida, A&G Dance Academy continues to thrive as a cornerstone of Florida's performing arts community, serving the Tampa and greater St. Petersburg area and nurturing future generations of dancers.