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Schedule | Registration form.

Couldn't make it for registration day? Come by and see the studio on Friday, August 6 from 2-7 pm. You can register, purchase your dancewear and shoes and tour the new and improved studio.

Parents may still mail in their info to PO Box 383, Calera, AL 35040.

Remember classes begin August 16th and classes are filling up! See you soon!

See the 2010-2011 class schedule and registration form. If you are interested in receiving a registration packet in the mail and you are not currently enrolled, please call the studio at 205-668-7775 to get on our mailing list.

Phone:  205-668-7775
Physical Address:  8251 Hwy 31, Calera, AL (note: mail cannot be delivered to this address.)
Mailing Address:  PO Box 383, Calera, AL (note: please use this address to mail registration packets.)

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Phone:  205-668-7775
Physical Address:  8251 Hwy 31, Calera, AL *
Mailing Address:  PO Box 383, Calera, AL

(* Note: Please address mail to the PO Box. Mail cannot be delivered to the physical address.)


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Elizabeth Moody Smith

Elizabeth Moody Smith began her love of dance when she was five. It wasn’t long until she knew that dance would always be a part of her life. Growing up, she trained in ballet, jazz, tap, clogging, modern, gymnastics, and cheerleading. At the age of eight, she developed a special interest in ballet. She studied with Birmingham Southern College Dance Department, Alabama Ballet, Montgomery Ballet, Andalusia Ballet, and the Paris Opera Ballet. At the age of twelve, she was accepted to the Alabama School of Fine Arts and also auditioned and was accepted to the Joffrey Ballet in New York.

During high school, Mrs. Smith was a member of the senior company with Andalusia Ballet. After graduating, she continued her dancing, competed and won the Miss University of West Alabama Pageant (preliminary to the Miss Alabama Pageant.) In 1995, she competed in the Miss Alabama Pageant.

From an early age Mrs. Smith planned to open a dance studio. After seven years of owning her own studio she has loved every minute of it. "It's great to have a job that you love. Being a part of teaching our youth the art of dance is so rewarding." Elizabeth moved to Calera in 2000 then to Columbiana in 2008. She and her husband, Chris, have been married almost 13 years and are proud parents of Branson, age 4, and Berkeley who will be a year old in July. Thank you all for another great year at CDA!!

Natalie Hill

Natalie Hill has been dancing since the age of seven. She began with Kathy Draper’s dance studio, and continued through the eighth grade. In ninth grade she made the cheerleading squad at Kingwood Christian School, in which time would not allow her to do both, however; cheering gave her the opportunity to continue dance during the cheer routines.

Miss Hill is a graduate of the University of Montevallo, where she achieved a degree in retail merchandising, and a minor in business management. While attending Montevallo, Natalie was active on the Falconettes dance team, and served as captain for 2 years, and then went on to be there coach the following year. Natalie has been active through-out the community choreographing field routines, judging dance team try-outs, and helping young girls prepare for college and high school try-outs across the state.

Natalie has enjoyed working and getting to know her students during her 5th year at CDA, and looks forward to next year. To my little ones “I am so proud of you all and love you more than you know.?

Heather Hubbard

Heather Hubbard began dancing at the age of three while residing in New York . Heather has studied and competed in jazz and tap under the direction of Dyan Mulvey and later studied jazz, tap, and ballet under the direction of Sylvia McDonald. Heather’s family moved to Alabama where she began dancing at the Dance Centre in Tuscaloosa and was a member of their jazz company. She was also a member of her high school’s dance team and was selected Captain. Heather was selected as an UDA All Star and American All Star, which allowed her the opportunity to perform in Paris, France on the Good Will Tour.

After high school, Heather attended UAB, where she was on the dance team and received a dance scholarship. Upon graduating from UAB with a BS in Management, Heather went on to pursue her Masters degree from Troy University.

She continues to choreograph for high school teams across the southeast. She also helps prepare students for high school and college dance team try-outs across the southeast.

She is an active member throughout the community. Heather currently serves on the Board of Directors for Hands on Birmingham and is an advocate for volunteering. Heather married her college sweetheart, John, in 2008 and they currently reside in Pelham.

Lydia Dyer's biography

Lydia transferred to the University of Montevallo from UA Huntsville in the fall of 2009. She is studying Speech Language Pathology and Spanish. Lydia is a member of the Golden Key, Phi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Alpha Pi honor societies. Lydia received the Academic Excellence Scholarship at UA Huntsville.

Lydia taught ballet, modern, and tap for three years at Alabama Youth Ballet in Huntsville. In 2007, she won the overall prize at the annual Panopoly choreography competition for her piece "Living the Dream."

During 2008-2009, Lydia worked as a behavioral therapist for Autistic and special needs children at Applied Behavioral Concepts Inc., (ABC) in Huntsville. She created and taught a dance program for ABC's summer camps.

In high school, Lydia trained at the Harid Conservatory, a professional ballet boarding school in Boca Raton, FL. She grew up in Huntsville dancing for Community Ballet and performing lead roles such as The Snow Queen and The Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker; Cinderella in Cinderella; Paquita in La Paquita; and Odette and The Black Swan in Swan Lake. Lydia made a guest appearance as Louise in Carousel with Ars Nova School of Arts.

Lydia would like to extend her gratitude to Elizabeth Smith for giving her the exciting opportunity to join the CDA staff, and would also like to thank Heather Hubbard and Natalie Hill for being welcoming friends and co-workers.

About Us

Location:   Come see our location on the corner of Hwy 31 and Hwy 25(old Limestone Spa and Boutique location) in downtown Calera.

Offering:   Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Gymnastics for Ages 2 to Adult

Phone:   205-668-7775

Registration Information

Schedule | Registration form.

Couldn't make it for registration day? Come by and see the studio on Friday, August 6 from 2-7 pm. You can register, purchase your dancewear and shoes and tour the new and improved studio.

Parents may still mail in their info to PO Box 383, Calera, AL 35040.

Remember classes begin August 16th and classes are filling up! See you soon!

Please call 205-668-7775 if you would like to request a registration packet. Registration packets will be mailed out in June 2010. If you would like to go ahead and reserve a spot in a class you may mail in your information to: Post Office Box 383, Calera, Alabama 35040 or come by and meet our staff and see our facility at our Registration Day held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the studio.

Classes begin on Monday, August 16, 2010

Offering classes for ages 2 * to adult

*(must be potty trained)

Reserve your child's spot soon before classes fill up.

Click to download a schedule or a registration form.

Fall Classes

Fall registration will be mailed out in June, 2010 to all students. These packets will include 2010-2011 class schedules and registration forms. If you are interested in receiving a registration packet in the mail and you are notcurrently enrolled, please call the studio at 205-668-7775 to get on our mailing list.

FALL REGISTRATION DATE

Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 10-2 pm at the studio. Classes begin on Monday, August 16, 2010.

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History

In early 2000, Mrs. Smith moved to and fell in love with the town of Calera, Alabama. She soon realized Calera was a place in need of a convenient dance program since the town was growing so rapidly. With years of dance experience, little interest in climbing the corporate ladder, and timing on her side, she was able to open Calera Dance Academy at its first location in downtown Calera in Summer 2003.

The first year was a success, but the location soon proved to be less than adequate. Growing steadily, she decided to move the studio to a larger location north of the new Walmart. With several well-educated and energetic dance instructors, the rosters continued to grow. After 4 years in that location the opportunity to move back downtown into a larger facility arose. In the summer of 2008, she relocated to her current facility. The building had the charm of a traditional "New York" style dance studio.

She continues to be blessed with a professional staff who strive to offer the best quality dance instruction. Thanks to everyone who's contributed to making Calera Dance Academy a success!

Our Mission

At Calera Dance Academy(CDA), our mission is to provide students with the environment and the opportunity to become disciplined in the art of dance.

Recital

Pictures of Spring Recital 2010!

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Zumba

Zumba meets at the Calera Dance Academy studio on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8 pm through August 15th. A new schedule will begin after that. Classes cost $7 per class or class cards can be purchased at a discounted price. Come join the party!!!

To learn more about Zumba, click here: Zumba Website