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Studio Location:
401 Two Mile Pike
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Enroll NOW for classes
by telephone TEXT or CALL 615 714-1836
email
mmtmarcum@thedancersacademy.com
ASK ABOUT OUR AUDITIONS FOR COMPETITIVE DANCE TEAMS!
A Time To Dance ... Ecclesiastes 3:4
by telephone TEXT or CALL 615 714-1836
mmtmarcum@thedancersacademy.com
ASK ABOUT OUR AUDITIONS FOR COMPETITIVE DANCE TEAMS!
A Time To Dance ... Ecclesiastes 3:4
The Dancer's Academy
Over 45 Years of Experience
Est. 1981
Certified Member of Southern Association
of Dance Masters,
Master Dance Educator and Certified with
Chicago National Association of Dance Masters
since 1978
The Dancers Academy was founded the fall of 1981 and it is our sincere desire through dance education TO INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE children of all age to gain confidence, discipline, and self respect. Our studio offers dance classes from ages 2 years old to 102 years old in the Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding area. The Dancers Academy has a personal kind of environment where instructors focus on dance technique while also building self-esteem in students.
Over 45 Years Experience!
We offer the following classes:
Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Clogging, Yoga, Hip Hop, Tumble, Jazz, Zumba, FoxTrot, ChaCha, Swing, Waltz, Schottische, Wedding Party Dance Choreography, Creative Movement for Preschool Age, Manners/Etiquette Classes, Beach Body "Cize" Workout, Summer Camps, Social Dance, Line Dance
Lana Toon: Owner / Director
Certified Member of Chicago National Association of Dance Master since 1978
Lana Toon became the owner and director of The Dancers Academy in 1981. She earned her Certification to teach Ballet, Tap, Tumble, Jazz, and Ballroom through Chicago National Association of Dance Masters in 1978. Her CDE in 1980 and earned her Masters in Dance Education in 1986. Lana has trained with such professionals as Fred Kelly (brother of Gene Kelly), Gus Giordano (teachers' teacher of seminars in the United States and in Europe). Tommy Sutton, Tom Ralabate, Terrell Paulk (with the Atlanta Ballet), and Elizabeth Carroll (former first soloist with American Ballet Theatre). Lana has many years experience as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer in the entertainment, modeling, and dance industry. She has choreographed and judged numerous events such as Miss Nashville Pageant, Miss Sumner County Fairest of the Fair, along with School and Church events in Nashville and surrounding areas. Many of her students are second and third generation students, which are active in their school show choir, dance and cheer teams. Some of Lana's students have further pursued dancing careers as instructors, dance studio owners, modeling, acting, within ballet companies, and studying with The Radio City Rockettes in NYC. Lana continues to further her dance education attending dance workshops, training schools, and conventions throughout the country.
Certified Member of Chicago National Association of Dance Master since 1978
Lana Toon became the owner and director of The Dancers Academy in 1981. She earned her Certification to teach Ballet, Tap, Tumble, Jazz, and Ballroom through Chicago National Association of Dance Masters in 1978. Her CDE in 1980 and earned her Masters in Dance Education in 1986. Lana has trained with such professionals as Fred Kelly (brother of Gene Kelly), Gus Giordano (teachers' teacher of seminars in the United States and in Europe). Tommy Sutton, Tom Ralabate, Terrell Paulk (with the Atlanta Ballet), and Elizabeth Carroll (former first soloist with American Ballet Theatre). Lana has many years experience as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer in the entertainment, modeling, and dance industry. She has choreographed and judged numerous events such as Miss Nashville Pageant, Miss Sumner County Fairest of the Fair, along with School and Church events in Nashville and surrounding areas. Many of her students are second and third generation students, which are active in their school show choir, dance and cheer teams. Some of Lana's students have further pursued dancing careers as instructors, dance studio owners, modeling, acting, within ballet companies, and studying with The Radio City Rockettes in NYC. Lana continues to further her dance education attending dance workshops, training schools, and conventions throughout the country.
Whats Happening at The Dancer's Academy
TDA students have learned so much and had lots of fun with Ms. Bridget Bireley, Clare Jones, M'Call Marcum, Amanda Snyder, Beth Littlejohn, and Riley Armstrong during our 2025 summer classes.
We are excited to have Bridget Bireley teach for us this fall as a recent graduate from UT Knoxville Vols En Pointe and Choreographer Boss Dance Company UT Knoxville, TN she has so many new and fresh ideas coming to our studio!
Congratulations to our Mrs. Amanda for scoring 100% on oral and 98% on written exams with Southern Association of Dance Masters. She is now a certified member of SADM. Way to go Mrs. Amanda!
We are so proud of the following students for recognition in dance, grades, and talent at Southern Association of Dance Masters 2023 Summer Convention.
Ava Tarrance -Dottie Patterson Tap Memorial Scholarship
Amiyah Webb and Ava Tarrance- SADM National Honor Society Inductees
Tiernan Snyder - Ballet Forum Scholarship Winner
Miss Maybri Marcum danced at the SADM 2023 Summer
Convention Banquet floor show. This little 4 year old rocked it. Way to go Maybri!
