OUR PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL
Crimson Academy is Pottsville's premier performing arts school located in a beautifully renovated chapel in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Our Academy contains a comfortable and spacious waiting room designed specifically with our parents in mind. Our waiting room also contains a toddler play area and a small cafe for students and Crimson families. On our upper floor 3 large dance spaces are equipped with mirrors, barres and Marley flooring. Our Crimson room features a Springstep flooring system designed to absorb dancers movements which prevents injuries. It is found in only the most reputable dance studios. A student lounge was created for our dancers to relax in before or after class. Our Academy's large and private parking lot makes travel easy on our clients and the public playground located directly next to the Academy is a great spot for students to play before or after class.
At Crimson Academy we are dedicated to providing excellent arts education and inspiring passion in a fun, engaging and positive atmosphere. Our mission is to empower students and instill an appreciation for the arts while providing a wide variety of instruction for students of all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced. The students individual needs are the main focus within the school. We are proud to offer a classic approach to our style of teaching with age appropriate music and choreography. Crimson Academy will always be a place where students are respected and valued for their individulaity.
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Inside our Pottsville dance studio
Our home is a renovated chapel in a quiet, safe neighborhood on West Norwegian Street. Each of the three upper-floor studios is equipped with mirrors, barres and professional Marley flooring. The Crimson room adds a Springstep sprung floor, a system found in only the most reputable dance studios, which absorbs impact and helps protect growing joints.
Downstairs, families have a comfortable waiting room with a toddler play area and a small cafe, and dancers have their own student lounge to relax in before or after class. Our large private parking lot keeps drop-off and pick-up easy.
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What we teach
We offer a wide variety of instruction for students from age two through teens and beyond, at every level from beginner to advanced. Little ones start with Tiny 2’s, Toddler Tumbling and Creative Movement, then move into Combo classes that blend tap, jazz and ballet. Older students can focus on ballet in the Vaganova Method, tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre and lyrical. See every option and age range on our Classes page, and check the dress code before your first lesson.
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Performing in our community
Dancing is meant to be shared. Our students perform in recitals and showcases, at community events such as Pottsville’s Winterfest, the Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat, and our Performance and Competition Teams have performed at Reading Royals hockey halftime shows. Browse photos on our Student Life page and see what is coming up on our Events page.
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A safe, supportive place to learn
Every member of our faculty is CPR certified and holds Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearances. Our owners, Leandra Maley and Melissa Sternick, bring decades of training and teaching experience, and our instructors share a love of music and dance with the youth of our community.
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Frequently asked questions
What styles of dance does Crimson Academy teach?
Ballet (Vaganova Method), tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical, creative movement, toddler tumbling, combination classes and invitation-only competition dance.
Are your teachers background-checked?
Yes. All staff members are required to be CPR certified and hold Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearances.
Can I tour the studio before signing up?
Yes. Families are welcome to stop by for a tour of our renovated chapel at 2051 W Norwegian St in Pottsville, or call 570-728-2576 first.
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Ready to visit? Call 570-728-2576 or email crimsonacademypa@gmail.com.