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Dance Training Rooted In

Artistic Excellence

Armour Dance Theatre’s Academy offers rigorous training rooted in strong technique, discipline, and whole-child development. From early creative movement through advanced study, students build artistry, confidence, and life skills in a supportive, structured environment. As an ACCPAS-accredited institution, the Academy upholds the highest national standards in dance education and prepares students for continued training and performance opportunities.

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Armour Dance Theatre takes pride in being the oldest dance conservatory in Miami, providing quality dance training taught by professional teaching artists from the dance community.

Armour Dance Theatre is accredited by the Accrediting Commision for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools.

What We Teach

Ballet
Contemporary
Flamenco
Hip Hop
Broadway Jazz
Tap

Artistic Faculty

Armour Dance Theatre’s Academy faculty bring extensive professional experience in performance, education, and choreography. Their strong backgrounds ensure high-quality training, combining technical excellence with thoughtful mentorship to support each student’s growth as a dancer and artist.

Mariana Alvarez Brake

Ballet Faculty

Natalie Axley

Jazz Faculty

Meredith Barton

Ballet/Tap Faculty

Letty Bassart

Contemporary Faculty

Stephanie Bell

Modern/Contemporary Faculty

Micheline Cacciatore

Ballet Faculty

Paula Castaño

Flamenco & Musical Theater Faculty

Rachel Carroll

Ballet Faculty

Maria Teresa Del Real

Ballet Faculty

Angelica Diaz

Ballet Faculty

Barny A. Espinal

Afro-Fusion Faculty

Stephanie Fuentes

Modern/Contemporary Faculty

Sofia Gonzalez

Ballet & Contemporary Faculty

Tawanna Hall

Hip-Hop Faculty

Christine Holland

Tap Faculty

Edwin Holland

Tap Faculty

Monika Lange

Flamenco Faculty

Kristie LaPlante

Tap Faculty

Lara Murphy

Contemporary Faculty

Herman Payne

Broadway Jazz Faculty

Brette Raia

Jazz/Hip Hop Faculty

Emily Ricca

Ballet Faculty

Kelly Robotham

Modern/Contemporary Faculty

Hiroko Sakakibera Silva

Ballet Faculty

Melissa Verdecia

Ballet Faculty

Enrique Villacreses

Contemporary Faculty

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Tuition

Tuition is calculated based on the full school year rather than the number of classes per month, following standard private school practice. Payments are divided into nine installments, plus a $85 annual registration fee, beginning in August (covering August and September) through May. Make-up classes are available throughout the week.

Need-based scholarships are offered. Click here to learn more.

Summer Dance Intensives Schedule & Tuition

Classes are available in the summer for creative movement, pre-ballet, accelerated elementary levels through advanced. Please find your level below. Summer classes run June 18th – July 19th 2026. We will be offering a new one-week repertory workshop from July 22nd – July 26th 2026 If you are not familiar with our levels or aren’t sure where the student should be placed, please contact us at (305)667-5543 or Info@armourdance.org

Please note that the school will be closed on June 19th, and July 4th.

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Performance Opportunities

Students perform throughout the year as part of their training, building confidence, professionalism, and stage presence. Performance opportunities include professional productions and concert-level work. There is no cost to perform, reflecting our mission to keep the arts accessible while allowing dancers to share their growth and contribute to a vibrant community.