Just Dance! Performing Arts Center

Just Dance! Performing Arts Center is a dance studio in Gardner, MA, offering classes in ballet, tap, modern dance, and musical theatre for children. The studio serves families in the local community, emphasizing inclusivity for all skill levels and welcoming neurodivergent and dyspraxic students. Classes are taught by fully qualified, insured, and DBS-checked instructors, with a focus on building confidence, self-expression, and discipline. Students may participate in optional medal exams through the NPAA, and the studio provides free trial classes and sibling discounts. With a 4.60 rating based on reviews, the studio is recognized for its supportive and encouraging environment.

The studio’s approach centers on nurturing individuality and fostering confidence through dance and performance. Teachers are experienced professionals with formal training and long-standing commitment to youth development. The school’s mission includes creating opportunities for all children to perform, with annual performances showcasing student progress. The founder and principal teacher, Alexandra Laverty, began dancing at age three and trained at Urdang Academy of Performing Arts, performing in professional productions and touring with the company. She has taught dance in schools for over a decade and continues to lead the studio with a focus on creativity, inclusion, and personal growth.

The studio is located on Kraft Street in Gardner, MA, approximately 0.1 miles from Foster Brook and West Broadway, and within 0.2 miles of Bickford Playground, Travers Pond, and the S. K. Pierce Victorian Mansion. These natural and historic features define the immediate surroundings of the studio’s location.

The studio is known for its inclusive philosophy, experienced teaching staff, and strong emphasis on student development through performance. Its reputation for welcoming diverse learners and fostering confidence through dance reflects its deep commitment to community and artistic growth. Just Dance! Performing Arts Center stands as a trusted resource for children’s performing arts education in Gardner.