Linda Dobbins Dance of Mountain Brook is a dance studio in Mountain Brook, Alabama, serving students ages 2 to 18. The studio offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, vocal, and acting, with programs ranging from beginner to pre-professional levels. It provides recreational, competitive, and educational dance opportunities, including summer classes, camps, and international dance trips to locations such as New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Scotland. The studio also hosts dance parties and offers year-round training with a focus on personal development, performance, and skill advancement. It has earned a 4.80 rating based on customer reviews.
The studio has been training dancers for over 30 years, founded in 1994 by Linda Dobbins, who serves as owner and artistic director. She is recognized as “Best Dance Trainer in Birmingham” by Birmingham Magazine and has guided students to national championships, college dance teams, Broadway, and professional careers. Her daughter, Anna Marie Dobbins, is the current artistic director and a national champion in jazz and hip hop. The studio’s educational trips provide immersive experiences with top dance institutions, performances, and cultural exchanges worldwide. The facility includes seven studios, a kitchen, an Academy Loft, and a courtyard, and is available for rental.
Located on Office Park Dr, the studio sits about a half-mile from Mountain Brook Elementary School and is within a short drive of Shades Valley YMCA, the Birmingham Zoo, Long Life Lake, Montevallo Road, and Hollywood Boulevard.
Linda Dobbins Dance is known for its long-standing reputation, excellence in training, and consistent recognition as a top studio in the region. Its strong presence in the community, extensive travel opportunities, and proven track record of student success reflect its standing as a leading institution in Alabama’s dance education landscape. The studio continues to be a cornerstone of performing arts development in Mountain Brook.