Sonja's Studio of Performing Arts

Sonja's Studio of Performing Arts is a dance studio in Chignik Lake, AK, operating from 5700 E Pilgrim Ct in Wasilla, AK. Since 2001, the studio has served the Mat-Su Valley by offering professional dance, gym, and educational classes for all ages and experience levels. The curriculum includes ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tap, tumbling, cheer, preschool dance, acro, music, voice, and musical theater. With 25 years of experience, the studio provides instruction for beginners and seasoned performers alike, maintaining a community focused on movement, creativity, and expression. It holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews.

The studio is led by a diversified staff of highly qualified instructors who teach various dance styles, cheer, tumbling, and acro techniques. Jessica Atkinson, Studio Co-Owner and Director of the Alaska Pride Dance Company, is a certified Acro Instructor and First Aid/CPR certified. Born and raised in Alaska, she began dancing at age 3, competed nationally, and earned a degree from the College of Eastern Utah as a member of the Ballet Repertory Ensemble. Her training spans ballet, jazz, tap, clogging, hip hop, partnering, lyrical, and acro. Ashley Harman, the other Studio Co-Owner, directs Giggletime Preschool and serves as Head Cheer Coach and Certified Acro Instructor. The studio also hosts the Alaska Pride Dance Company, a performance and competition team for advanced dancers who train year-round. Members compete locally and regionally, participate in dance conventions, attend workshops with guest faculty, and take on featured roles in studio recitals. The company offers opportunities for solo, duo, and trio performances, travel to out-of-state events, and goal-setting coaching to build confidence and technique.

The studio is located on E Pilgrim Ct in Wasilla, Alaska. Office hours for the summer semester run from June 1 to August 1, with classes held on Tuesdays from 9:30am to 3:15pm, Wednesdays from 9:45am to 2:15pm, and Thursdays from 9:30am to 2:15pm.

Sonja's Studio of Performing Arts is known for its positive customer rating and its long-standing presence in the Wasilla area, providing a structured environment for dancers to develop skill and confidence.