Melissa Devolve is the dance instructor and owner of Elite Academy of Dance. The studio offers dance instruction for ages 2 through adult. Classes are in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, tumbling, lyric and zumba. There are four programs of dance study: Young Children's Program, Recreational Program, Performance Program and Adult Program. Capezio brand dancewear can be purchased at the academy.
Rhode Island's Ballet Theatre is a non-profit company that admits gifted dancers from all ballet schools based on auditions held twice annually. The company's goal is to train ballet dancers for regional professional companies and college dance scholarships. The company achieves this by offering weekly company classes, a master class series and performance opportunities with professional leadership.
Steppin' Out Dance Studio provides instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics and pointe for students of all ages and skill levels. The studio is located on Dyer Street near Sprague Street.
Clashing Rhythms offers instruction in a unique tap and hip-hop hybrid dance discipline. Group and private classes are available at all skill levels.
