The Institute for Dance, Inc

The Institute for Dance, Inc We are a non-profit dance studio providing classes in multiple dance styles to youth & adults.

iDance: DANCE --PERFORMANCE -- COMMUNITY

Our mission is to support our community by instilling the love of dance and performance through teachers who value, nurture, correct and encourage student potential. We will accomplish our Mission by encouraging:
--Students to become better dancers in discipline, technique and artistic expression;
--Students who grow to be confident, ambitious, poised and

creative individuals;
--Students to develop an appreciation for community enrichment by improving the health and quality of life of those they meet.

“Take My Hand, I’ll Teach You To Dance”

Congrats to TMDC and director Ms. Lisa on their film premiere of “Behind the Dance” at Regal Cinemas on Friday night!
06/07/2026

Congrats to TMDC and director Ms. Lisa on their film premiere of “Behind the Dance” at Regal Cinemas on Friday night!

Join TMDC this Friday for Behind the Dance, a short film about the love and the creative expression of dance.
06/02/2026

Join TMDC this Friday for Behind the Dance, a short film about the love and the creative expression of dance.

Today is the last day our seniors will grace the iDance stage, and we are highlighting our final Senior Spotlight, Tabit...
05/31/2026

Today is the last day our seniors will grace the iDance stage, and we are highlighting our final Senior Spotlight, Tabitha T. Tabitha is a senior at Lafayette High School. She began dancing at the age of 5 and has been with iDance for 13 years. Tabitha has participated in Christmas Dreams for 7 years. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary because it tells a story and mixes emotion with creativity. Her favorite dance memories have been hanging out with her fellow dancers during breaks on long dance days and during shows. When she isn’t at the studio, you can find Tabitha participating in Varsity Sideline and Competition Cheer at Lafayette. She is very proud of earning an All-District Cheerleading Award for her sportsmanship and leadership, going to states for competition cheer, and being in National Honor Society.

This fall Tabitha is attending James Madison University and planning to major in Health Sciences and minor in Chemistry. “I want to thank my mom for always encouraging and supporting me.”

Congratulations Tabitha! We have loved watching you grow up on the iDance stage and will be cheering for you in all your future endeavors.

05/29/2026

No need to make an extra stop Showcase Weekend - we have your flowers covered! $12/ bouquets, $6/ single, cash and card accepted. And don’t forget, we have concessions too!

Today’s Senior Spotlight is Morgan G., graduating from Lafayette High School. Morgan has danced at iDance for 15 years. ...
05/29/2026

Today’s Senior Spotlight is Morgan G., graduating from Lafayette High School. Morgan has danced at iDance for 15 years. She was a member of TMDC for two years and has danced with the Christmas Dreams cast for eight years. Her favorite style of dance is kickline because it’s a reflection of her hard work and it brings her so much joy! When asked about her favorite dance memory she said, “Watching my friends dance every week in class and watching them perform on stage makes me so happy!” When Morgan isn’t at the studio you can find her hanging out with friends, getting sweet treats, and doing puzzles. She is especially proud of becoming a teacher at the studio and being in various honor societies and clubs at school, like Spanish Honor Society, Rambassadors, and Pep Club.

In the fall, Morgan will attend Coastal Carolina University majoring in Elementary Education, minoring in Spanish, and participating in the Honors College. “Thank you to everyone who got me to where I am. All of your support and guidance has shaped me into the person I am today.”

Congratulations Morgan! We have loved watching you grow as a dancer and into a teacher, and know you will be amazing in Elementary Ed! Best wishes in all your endeavors!

Up next is Mason N., graduating from Bruton High School and York County School of the Arts. Mason has danced at iDance f...
05/25/2026

Up next is Mason N., graduating from Bruton High School and York County School of the Arts. Mason has danced at iDance for the past 13 years and has had the privilege of teaching here for the past year as well. He has also been a TMDC member for 3 years and a part of the Christmas Dreams cast for the past 8 years. Mason’s favorite style of dance is contemporary. “I love the freedom of movement, with less focus on perfect lines and more emphasis on intention and creativity.”

His favorite dance memory was traveling to NYC with his iDance frinds to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade (twice) and all of his memories performing in Christmas Dreams. He is particularly proud of placing Top 12 Senior Contemporary at Youth Grand Prix Pittsburgh Semifinals 2025 and Top 3 in Men’s Contemporary at ADC/IBC Youth International Ballet Competition Chicago Semifinals 2026. He was also honored to be invited to and compete at ADC finals in St. Petersburg, FL in April 2026.

Mason will be pursuing a career as a professional dancer after high school. Mason was incredibly grateful to have received several offers for full dance scholarships to some incredible trainee programs, including The Joffrey Ballet, The Florida Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Ballet Met, School of Philadelphia Ballet, and The Tulsa Ballet. Mason has plans to work as a professional dancer on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and travel the world doing what he loves, and is “currently taking the time to thoughtfully consider each of these wonderful opportunities to determine the best path forward for me.”

“Thank you to Miss Kathy for all the wonderful opportunities over the years and for trusting in me to share my love of dance as a teacher. To all my iDance teachers who have shaped me into the dancer I am today, I’m eternally grateful for your support and guidance. iDance will always be my home away from home. I carry so many very special memories with me as I move forward in my dance journey.”

Congratulations Mason! Your future is so bright and we can’t wait to see what stage you land on next.

Our next Senior Spotlight is on JP A. JP is graduating from Lafayette High School and has been dancing for 10 years, all...
05/22/2026

Our next Senior Spotlight is on JP A. JP is graduating from Lafayette High School and has been dancing for 10 years, all at iDance. JP has been a part of our Christmas Dreams cast since 2018. His favorite style of dance is jazz because of the dynamics and precision. He especially enjoys choreographing jazz. When asked about his favorite dance memory he said, “Being in NYC with my friends and powering through 4+ hour rehearsals while still having such a fun time.”

When he isn’t at the studio you can find JP going to the gym with friends or participating in Lafayette’s Varsity Cheer Team. JP is particularly proud of being a member of Spanish, History, English , and National Honors Societies. He has also participated in the iDance Ambassador Program and he’s the President of Lafayette’s Rambassadors.

In the fall, JP will be working on his associate’s degree at Virginia Peninsula Community College before transferring to a four year college to study Business Administration. He also plans to earn his cosmetology license.

“I would like to thank all my dance teachers, past and present. I would also like to thank my parents for their endless support.”

Congratulations JP!! We have loved watching you grow up on the iDance stage!

Our next senior in the Class of 2026 is Gracie A. Gracie is a senior at Jamestown High School and has been dancing at iD...
05/18/2026

Our next senior in the Class of 2026 is Gracie A. Gracie is a senior at Jamestown High School and has been dancing at iDance since she was 3 years old. Her favorite style of dance is tap because she really enjoys the rhythm and sounds the taps make. Gracie says, “it’s like being a musician and making your own music.” Her favorite dance memories have been growing up
with all of her friends that she has danced with her entire life and watching everyone grow as dancers.
Another favorite memory is performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2023.

When she isn’t dancing, Gracie can be found performing with Jamestown’s theatre program, as well as a member of their speech team. She is especially proud of playing Sophie in Jamestown’s 2026
production of Mamma Mia, as well as all the other theatre opportunities shes had.

Next year Gracie plans to attend Virginia Tech to study Meteorology. “I would like to thank my parents for supporting me all these years and all my dance teachers for helping me to grow as a person and a dancer. But especially to Miss Kathy who helped develop my love for tap.”

Congratulations Gracie! We have loved watching you on all your stages and you will be missed here at iDance!

Today’s Senior Spotlight is on Elliott R., who is graduating from Lafayette High School. Elliott has danced for 12 years...
05/14/2026

Today’s Senior Spotlight is on Elliott R., who is graduating from Lafayette High School. Elliott has danced for 12 years at iDance, and he enjoyed 5 of those years as a part of the Christmas Dreams cast. His favorite style of dance is tap because he enjoys the rhythmic elements and says it’s fun! His favorite dance memory is being able to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—twice!

When Elliott isn’t at the studio, you can find him in Lafayette’s theatre! He is also currently training for his first triathlon. Elliott is an accomplished actor and has won several best actor awards at various theater festivals and received superior ratings in both Duet Musical Theater Performance and Duet Musical Theatre Dance.

In the fall, he will attend Virginia Tech as a double major in National Security & Foreign Affairs and French.

“I am incredibly thankful for my amazing dance teachers. I would also like to thank the older male dancers who mentored and inspired me during my years at iDance.”

Congratulations Elliott! Your future is bright and we can’t wait to see what you do next!

Auditions for The Movement Ballet are almost here! Use the QR code to register.
05/12/2026

Auditions for The Movement Ballet are almost here! Use the QR code to register.

Address

3356 Ironbound Road, #501
Williamsburg, VA
23188

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

(757) 229-1717

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