Atkinson Dance Academy

04/22/2026

Dance like…EVERYBODY IS WATCHING! 🔥💃

In just 2 DAYS (Thursday, April 23), Atkinson Dance Academy will launch our very first…✨ ADA CREW COMPETITION TEAM!! ✨

This is your dancer’s chance to be part of the FOUNDING team! The ones who set the tone, build the culture, and make history at ADA!

💥 Spark Team (ages 5–9)
Check-in: 5:15 PM | Audition: 5:30 PM

🔥 Ember Team (ages 10+)
Check-in: 6:15 PM | Audition: 6:30 PM
Ember dancers: come ready with a 60-second solo (can be part of recital routine or choreography they create themselves)

No more waiting. No more wondering. This is where it begins!! Register online to let us know you’re coming!

04/21/2026

🚨 3 MORE DAYS. THAT’S IT! 🚨

ADA Crew auditions are THIS THURSDAY, and we are looking for standout dancers to fill our team!

✨ ADA Crew Competition Team ✨
Where passion meets performance and confidence takes center stage!

💥 SPARK TEAM (ages 5–9)
Check-in: 5:15 PM
Audition: 5:30 PM

🔥 EMBER TEAM (ages 10+)
Check-in: 6:15 PM
Audition: 6:30 PM
Come ready with a 60-second solo!

This is your dancer’s chance to LEVEL UP: more performance opportunities, stronger technique, and a team that pushes them to be their best.

Don’t wait. Don’t wonder “what if.” STEP INTO IT! Register your dancer online (no fee) and come audition with us on Thursday, April 23!

📄 Message or call Karlee to get the Audition Playbook + FAQ for full details!

https://app.thestudiodirector.com/atkinsondanceacademy/portal.sd?page=Enroll&meth=search&SEASON=ADA+Crew+Auditions+2026

04/20/2026

📰✨ EXTRA! EXTRA! ✨📰

What a night at Atkinson Dance Academy’s Season 9 spring recital!!

ADA dancers took the stage and told stories of growth, confidence, and expression. Dance is so much more than steps…it’s finding your voice without saying a word.

From our tiniest performers to our high school dancers, I couldn’t be more proud of the heart, courage, and joy that filled the stage last night.

A huge thank you to my incredible instructors, assistants, and behind-the-scenes team. I truly couldn’t do it without you!!! And thank you to our amazing dance families for your constant support 🫶🏻

❤️ And to my family…thank you for being the foundation behind it all.

🗞 FINAL HEADLINE:

🔥 ADA Crew Competition Team auditions:
📅 April 23
📝 Register in the parent portal! Contact Karlee Schrunk with any questions.

Thank you for an unforgettable Season 9…that’s a wrap!! 🙌🏻🗞️🩰

Lots of love,
Miss Karlee

04/15/2026

THREE MORE DAYS TIL SHOWTIME! Head over to Douglas Street Coffee Company to snag a Tiny Dancer strawberry chai! 🩰🫶🏻

Something exciting is coming up at Atkinson Dance Academy.
Their dancers have been working hard, and it’s almost time to take the stage! From high-energy routines to beautiful performances, it’s something you won’t want to miss!

Don’t wait for the headlines—come see it for yourself 💃✨
📍West Holt Public School
📅Saturday, April 18
⏰5:00 PM

04/15/2026

The VIP Seat Raffle is back! Five winners will each receive FOUR VIP seats at recital and an additional prize! Deadline is 10 am on Saturday, April 18. Winners will be notified Saturday afternoon.

04/15/2026

TRAVEL SECTION BUZZ: ALL GAS, NO BRAKES—POM STYLE

Intermediate Pom is ready to take the stage this Saturday, April 18 in ’s 9th Annual Recital “Extra! Extra! Dance All About It!” West Holt Public School 5 pm! See you there! 🗞️🤩

04/13/2026

Guess who’s coming to the Season 9 recital this Saturday????!

👉🏻 YOU! 👈🏻

See you 4/18/2026 at 5 pm. West Holt Public School Gym 🙌🏻🩰🗞️

04/09/2026

Go take a sip of the Tiny Dancer 🩰 just in time for recital season! Let us know if you try it! Miss Karlee gives it a TRIPLE PIROUETTE 🤩🫶🏻

Meet our next Sip Local collaboration — Atkinson Dance Academy… a place where confidence, creativity, and passion come to life through dance.
To celebrate, we created a drink just as fun and sweet as they are - Tiny Dancer. A delicious berry-mallow blend drizzled with white chocolate, can be enjoyed by all ages, and is amazing hot or iced, as a steamer, a latte, or even a shaken espresso!
It’s giving recitals and hard work a sweet little treat after practice.

04/09/2026

🗞️ EXTRA! EXTRA! Dance All About It! 🗞️ Atkinson Dance Academy dancers are hitting the stage April 18, 2026 at 5 pm — West Holt Public School.

SEE YOU THERE!!

04/06/2026

Happy Easter from the littlest ADA dancer bunnies 💕 We hope you had a hoppin’ good time today!

04/01/2026

The ADA Recital Bouquet pre-order deadline has been extended to Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm 💐

Google form link to share with dancers’ extended family and friends! 🗞️ https://forms.gle/HiZntQpB9sHNWWxq9

Current families with a portal account can visit the store here! 🗞️ https://app.thestudiodirector.com/atkinsondanceacademy/portal.sd?page=Store

We’re so excited for our dancers to be on stage on April 18! 🗞️🕺🏽💃

03/30/2026

PICTURE DAY 2026 📸 A little behind the scenes action!

We can’t wait for Season 9 Recital, “Extra! Extra! Dance All About It!” Don’t wait for the headlines…come see for yourself on Saturday, April 18, 5:00 pm at West Holt Public School 🗞️💃🕺🏽