MOVE Dance Academy

MOVE Dance Academy Professional, award-winning Dance Studio open since 2014 with TWO Studio locations in Hartsville, SC - Registration is OPEN for the 2026-2027 season!

Go to www.movedanceacademy.com and click the MOVE Parent Portal! MOVE Dance Academy is a family-centered dance studio founded in 2014, offering classes in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Tap, and Tumbling. We provide three progressive training levels—Recreational, Performance, and Competitive—each designed to support and nurture your child’s growth through movement.

At MOVE, our mission is to inspire confidence, self-esteem, and a lifelong love for dance through a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Owner Missy Johnson believes, “Dance is more than just movement. At MOVE, students gain life lessons that extend beyond the studio—preparing them to become strong, positive, and hardworking individuals in whatever path they choose.”

Our diverse and professional team of instructors brings years of experience, passion, and training to the classroom. Working together, they ensure that every student—at every level—receives consistent, high-quality instruction and the support they need to grow as dancers and individuals. The 2023–2024 season was a standout year for our MOVE Competitive Team, earning three National Championship Titles at Nexstar Nationals in Gatlinburg, TN, along with numerous choreography, spirit, and entertainment awards. MOVE was proudly named one of the top dance studios in the Southeast, and we’re training hard to defend our titles in the 2024–2025 season. MOVE operates year-round, culminating in our annual May recital. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to stay connected and watch our dancers in action. Come join the MOVEMENT!

🏢 TWO studio locations
🩰 FIVE spacious studio rooms
🤸 Large tumbling space with 42' x 42' Flex Roll Mat
🪞 Mirrors & barres
🔊 Professional sound systems
🩰 Cushioned Marley flooring in all dance rooms
📹 Video monitoring in all studio rooms, viewable from our private guest lounge

09/04/2026

BIG NEWS at MOVE!

We are so excited to officially welcome Christopher Robbins to our MOVE Company faculty!

Chris brings 30+ years of professional experience in the dance and entertainment industry, and we are incredibly excited about what he will bring to our dancers.

From performing with nationally acclaimed companies to spending nearly three decades as a national competition adjudicator, master teacher and choreographer, Chris brings a level of professional experience and technical knowledge that will be an essential piece of our MOVE Company curriculum.

Chris will be working with our Company dancers in ballet and technique, with an emphasis on proper alignment, strength, control, conditioning and overall technical development. His training will complement the incredible work already happening in our classrooms and give our dancers another strong foundation to build upon.

And THIS is what we are so excited about... Chris isn’t just joining us to teach classes. He is becoming an important part of how we train our dancers.

We are continuing to raise the bar, strengthen our curriculum and surround our dancers with teachers who bring different experiences, perspectives and expertise into the classroom.

Welcome to the MOVE family, Chris! We are SO excited to have you join our MOVE Family!

Great dancers aren’t just taught choreography. They’re TRAINED!

DID YOU KNOW REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN UNTIL SEPT. 30TH AT MOVE DANCE ACADEMY?!• No Registration Fees• Convenient Sched...
09/03/2026

DID YOU KNOW REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN UNTIL SEPT. 30TH AT MOVE DANCE ACADEMY?!

• No Registration Fees
• Convenient Schedules
• Caring Instructors
• Fun 45-Minute Classes

Dance and tumbling classes are available! Ages 2-18!

New to dance or looking for a fresh start? Join the MOVE Family today!

Register now: www.movedanceacademy.com and click the MOVE Parent Portal.

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! GROUP THERAPY STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH! 🚨Okay adults… this one is FOR YOU!GROUP THERAPY wi...
09/02/2026

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! GROUP THERAPY STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH! 🚨

Okay adults… this one is FOR YOU!

GROUP THERAPY with Alton Adams kicks off Wednesday, September 9th from 7:30–8:30 PM at MOVE!

And remember… you do NOT have to be a dancer! This class is all about getting your body moving, toning, building muscle, getting stronger and actually having FUN while you’re doing it.

All fitness levels are welcome. Come exactly where you are and Alton will take it from there!

Grab a friend and come spend an hour doing something for YOU!

📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 7:30–8:30 PM
📍 MOVE Dance Academy - 129 E. College Avenue

Make sure to sign up and save your spot!

Sign up at www.movedanceacademy.com and go to the Parent Portal. And YES, you can add yourself to the account too!

Come for the workout. Stay for the vibes.

Who’s ready for a little GROUP THERAPY?!

It’s time to MOVE!

1st choreography weekend of the year is officially in the books!!!So proud of this group and the AMAZING piece Alton Ada...
09/01/2026

1st choreography weekend of the year is officially in the books!!!

So proud of this group and the AMAZING piece Alton Adams has created for them! It’s new, it’s fresh, and it is simply BEAUTIFUL! 🤩💚🙌

Can’t wait to watch this one continue to grow and come to life on stage!

Dance Studio Alert! Registration is OPEN at MOVE Dance Academy!• No Registration Fees• Convenient Schedules• Caring Inst...
08/29/2026

Dance Studio Alert!

Registration is OPEN at MOVE Dance Academy!

• No Registration Fees
• Convenient Schedules
• Caring Instructors
• Fun 45-Minute Classes

Recreational, Performance & Competitive Programs for Boys and Girls.

New to dance or looking for a fresh start? Join the MOVE Family today!

Register now: www.movedanceacademy.com and click the MOVE Parent Portal.

08/28/2026

Lots of hard work put into the week at MOVE!

There is NO place Like MOVE!

🚨 STARTING SEPTEMBER 9TH! 🚨We already have LOTS of spots filled, but we have a few more available...and we are SO EXCITE...
08/26/2026

🚨 STARTING SEPTEMBER 9TH! 🚨

We already have LOTS of spots filled, but we have a few more available...and we are SO EXCITED!

The man. The myth. The LEGEND.

Alton Adams is coming to MOVE to teach an exclusive ADULTS ONLY class!

GROUP THERAPY
Wednesdays | 7:30 PM–8:30 PM
Starting September 9th
MOVE Dance Academy
129 E. College Avenue

And before you ask...NO, you do NOT have to be a dancer!

GROUP THERAPY is about getting your body moving, toning, building muscle, getting stronger and actually having FUN while you’re doing it.

ALL fitness levels are welcome. Come exactly where you are and Alton will take it from there!

Grab a friend, because everything is better with a friend, and come spend one hour doing something for YOU.

Come for the workout. Stay for the vibes.

Who’s ready for a little GROUP THERAPY?!

Spots are limited and already filling!

Sign up at www.movedanceacademy.com and head to the Parent Portal. And YES, you can add yourself to the account too!

It’s time to MOVE!

08/25/2026

Find a studio that trains the SKILLS, not just the combos. That’s where growth happens!

There is NO place Like MOVE!

08/24/2026

Barry Thompson Sports Photography working his magic for our 2026-2027 team! So excited to see how these turned out! Thank you for visiting the MOVE House! You can come back any time!

No Place Like MOVE!

Barry working his magic for our 2026-2027 team! No Place Like MOVE!
08/24/2026

Barry working his magic for our 2026-2027 team!

No Place Like MOVE!

Address

232 W Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC
29550

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

(843) 309-9538

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