Academy of Christian Arts
We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional experience for our students, who learn top-notch technical skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. With two convenient locations in Scott and Lafayette, we offer a diverse range of programs tailored to dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our dedicated instructors are passionate about fostering a love for dance, ensuring that every dancer not only hones their technique but also gains confidence and creativity.
Additional Programs
DANCEabilities
Giving EXTRA special kids a chance to dance! Dancers in the program gain confidence, coordination, and friends while feeling like a star. DANCEabilities also provides volunteer opportunities for tweens/teens who dance at ACA. Our youth volunteers learn important lessons in responsibility and friendship by providing one-on-one assistance to a special needs dancer.
Once a dancer is registered, the teacher will email the parent for clarification of what assistance will be needed for their dancer to be successful.
2024 – 2025 Season
**Choose any class from the schedule. Please email the studio & let them know your child will need a “buddy”**
Private Lessons
To register for private lessons, simply fill out the Private Lesson Request form located on this page. After submitting the form, you will receive an email from ACA detailing the available classes for your dancer. To reserve a spot, just reply to the email. Once confirmed, pay for the lesson through your parent portal before attending. Then, arrive at your private lesson ready to work hard and enjoy the personalized dance instruction!
Advanced Dancers/Competition
These classes are organized into teams and are open to dancers aged 8 and older through auditions. Placement is determined by the director and teachers. Dancers must co-enroll in another technique class each week, though this requirement may be waived for some of our oldest advanced dancers based on their audition performance. Our advanced level classes are designed to challenge dancers and push them at a faster pace. Auditions for competition teams are held around December, but only dancers enrolled in our advanced classes are eligible to audition.
Teacher Assistant
Becoming an assistant at ACA is a geat opportunity for your dancer to use their talents to help dancers younger than them, while also learning what it is like to be a leader.
We have limited spots available and an application must be filled out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code?
Leotard: Black (any style)
Tights: Pink (Teen can wear Pink, Tan, or Black)
Skirts: Optional (any color)
Shorts: Optional- Black
Pants: Optional for Tap & Jazz Only – Black
Shoes: Ballet Shoes- Pink
Tap Shoes- Tan Mary Jane Style with Buckle
Jazz Shoes- Tan slip on (Primary II-up)
Hip Hop- Free Dress with tennis shoes
Acrobats- Black leotard w/ shorts & barefoot
Boys- white shirt, black pants, black Jazz & Ballet shoes, black tap shoes
**See Policies for complete description**
Are there additional fees besides monthly tuition?
No one likes surprises when it comes to fees. In addition to monthly tuition, a dancer can expect the following fees:
Registration Fee: $60 due at registration
Recital Expense: $240-$400 (see your class description for your class fee)
*our recital expense includes all costumes for class, admission, theater rental & expense, pictures in the program, a hard copy of the program, & recital t-shirt*
We also ask each dancer to sell one ad for our recital program.
Does my child have to participate in the recital?
Our end of year recital is optional. Most students do participate in recital; however, it is not a requirement to take classes.
What does ACA do differently that makes it a Christian Dance Studio?
*Music: All classes are taught to Christian or Instrumental/ Classical Music
*Prayer: All classes end in prayer
*Recital Themes: All recitals center around a Biblical story / event or concept
*Corrections: Corrections are given in an encouraging, uplifting way
*Costumes: Costumes will not expose stomachs and will be chosen to respect the dancer.
*Talent: We know that our talent is given to us by the Lord & we want to honor him when using it.
What ages do you accept?
We have classes for 18 months – Adult.
How do I know which class to register for?
We suggest you enroll them by age to start. We can make adjustments once we know your dancer.
To Register:
Step One: Create an Account
Step Two: Select a Class (once you have created an account the classes will be filtered by your dancer’s age)
Step 3: Confirm Classes & Pay
Who is the Owner / Director?
Natalie Bass Meyers is the owner and director of Academy of Christian Arts, LLC. Natalie is the wife of Tyson & mother of 3 boys, Collin, Jack, & Lane. Natalie has a passion for dance and for the Lord. She loves watching the dancers grow in their talent and in exploring the gifts God has given them. You will likely find Natalie in a classroom. That is exactly where she wants to be.
