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We provide quality education through a team of professional teachers committed to inspire & train. Under the direction of Mrs.

Our passion is to grow our students into kind, confident, life-ready adults by nurturing their minds, bodies, & souls through the art of dance. At Calera Dance Academy (CDA), our mission is to provide students with the environment and the opportunity to become disciplined in the art of dance. Kerrie Parker, we continue to be blessed with a professional staff who strive to offer the best quality dance instruction. Thanks to everyone who’s contributed to making Calera Dance Academy a success!

10/12/2026

🎃 October Announcements at CDA! 👻

Fall break is here, but we’re still dancing! Take a quick look at some of our October reminders so your family can stay up to date with everything happening around the studio.

🍿 Popcorn Fundraiser: Online sales begin tonight at 8 PM and run through October 16 at 8 PM. Participation is completely optional, and this fundraiser is a great way to help with costumes and other dance expenses!

👗 Costume Fees: Costume fees are due October 31. Please remember these fees will not be automatically drafted from your account. We’ll also begin measuring dancers in class soon!

🕸️ Halloween Dress-Up Week: October 26–30! Dancers are welcome to wear their favorite Halloween costumes to class. Just make sure costumes are dance-appropriate and allow for safe movement.

Thank you for being part of our CDA family! We appreciate your help in keeping everyone informed and making this season a great one so far!

10/08/2026

Its getting a little crazy over here but….did you know dancing is actually REALLY good for you? Turns out there’s more to dance than cute costumes and counting 5, 6, 7, 8!

Dance is bone-afide good for your bones. Jumping, leaping, tapping, and other weight-bearing movements help strengthen bones.

-It builds strength and endurance. All those pliés, jumps, kicks and choreography add up!
-It’s good for your brain, too. Physical activity can support attention, memory and overall brain health.
-It helps with balance and coordination. Which is especially helpful when you’re trying to stand on one leg while making it look effortless.
-It gets your heart rate up.
-And the unofficial statistic? Dance has a pretty high success rate for making you smile, laugh and forget that you’re exercising in the first place.

So basically…
Dance keeps you moving.
Dance keeps you strong.
Dance keeps you smiling.
And apparently, even your skeleton approves.

Good news: there’s still time to join us! Registration remains open through the end of October, so if you’ve been thinking about trying a class, this is your sign. Bone-afide fun. Real movement. A whole lot of dancing.

10/07/2026

✨ Thinking About a Solo, Duo, or Trio for Recital?

If your dancer has been dreaming about taking the stage on their own, with a friend, or as a trio, now is the time to start thinking about it! Recital forms and costume choices are due at the end of the month, so we want to help you get the process started.

Here’s a simple place to begin:

1. Choose your style
Have an idea of what style your dancer would love to perform. Contemporary, jazz, tap, musical theater, etc.

2. Talk to a teacher
Reach out to one of our teachers to see if they have availability in their schedule to choreograph and teach the routine. Availability will vary by teacher.

3. Choose your dancers
For a duo or trio, decide who your dancer would like to perform with and make sure everyone is on board.

4. Choose a song
Start thinking about music that fits the dancer, style, and age group. Your teacher can help make sure the song is appropriate and works well for choreography.

5. Think about the costume
Once you have an idea for the routine and song, start thinking about the costume! Costume choices are due at the end of the month, so don’t wait until the last minute.

6. Get your form turned in
Complete the interest form and get everything submitted by the deadline so we can get the planning process moving!

A solo, duo, or trio is a privilege and a commitment, but it can also be such a special experience for our dancers. We are excited to see what they come up with this year!

Have questions? Talk to one of our teachers or stop by the front desk. We’re happy to help you get started!

10/05/2026

CDA SNACK CLUB IS STARTING TONIGHT!

We are so excited to finally kick off our new CDA Snack Club! A simple, convenient way to make sure your dancer has a snack waiting for them when they need a little pick-me-up during their busy dance week.

Here’s how it works:
-$35/month gets your dancer 2 snacks per night, up to 2 nights per week.
-$50/month gets your dancer 2 snacks per night, up to 4 nights per week.

You can also pay for snacks, as you need them if a monthly membership isn’t what works best for your family. We have mac-n-cheese cups, mini pizzas, popcorn to pop (or burn 😜), pretzels, chips, Nutella sticks, granola bars, trail mix, Chef Boyardee cups, and other snack & quick meal options.

Ready to join? Stop by the front desk and talk to Mrs Heather, or email [email protected] and she can add Snack Club to your account!

And because life happens, if you’d like, or are a business, you can gift a Snack Club membership to another dancer or make an anonymous sponsorship donation. Those contributions will help us make sure that when a family has a busy season, an unexpected circumstance, or simply needs a little extra support, we can say, “We’ve got you.” Because that’s what a village does. Moms looking out for moms, families looking out for families, and our CDA community making sure our dancers are taken care of. No labels, no spotlight, just our CDA family looking out for our dancers. ❤️

10/02/2026

🎃 It’s October, and you know what THAT means…our favorite friendly skeleton, Lisa, is BACK!

She’ll be popping up around the studio in all sorts of locations, keeping an eye on things, watching our dancers and lending a helping hand when needed.

She’s got a bone to pick with anyone who isn’t dancing their best! Keep your eyes peeled, dancers! You never know where Lisa might show up next!

09/30/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟

We are so proud of Mrs. Bailey as she takes the stage for her FOURTH year in Dancing with the Stars of the Magic City, supporting First Light and their incredible mission to provide emergency shelter, supportive housing, and hope for homeless women and families.

This year, Bailey will be dancing alongside her partner, Noah Galloway, and we cannot wait to see what they bring to the stage! We already know it’s going to be an incredible performance!

The event takes place Thursday, November 5th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lyric Theatre in Birmingham.

You can support Bailey and this amazing cause by purchasing tickets to attend the live event, or via livestream, or by making a donation. Every bit of support helps First Light continue making a difference in the lives of women and families in need.

Join us in cheering on Bailey & Noah and supporting this beautiful mission!

https://firstlightstars.swell.gives

09/28/2026

As fall sports will be winding down soon, it’s time to move from the field or the court to the dance floor!

If your dancer has been thinking about trying dance, now is the time! We’d love to have them join us at CDA for classes, friends, fun, and lots of dancing.

Registration is still open, but only for a little while longer! Don’t miss your chance to dance with us this season! Register today at Caleradance.com

09/25/2026

It’s Friday, the weather is feeling a little more like fall, and we’re soaking it all in, so enjoy the weekend!

Grab your favorite people, find a cozy spot, stretch out, watch some football, go shopping, or just relax… because even dancers need a little time to rest between all that dancing!

So happy Friday, dancers! Go enjoy your relaxing fall weekend filled with good friends, good vibes, and maybe a little dancing along the way. 🍂🩰

09/24/2026

The Homecoming parade is happening in Calera tonight! 💙

We are so excited to see our Calera community come together to celebrate and show that Eagle pride! We hope everyone has a wonderful evening cheering on our students and enjoying all that Homecoming has to offer.

Just a quick heads up for our CDA families: the Homecoming Parade begins at 6:00 PM, with the parade route traveling from Napa Auto Parts on Hwy 31 to the Calera Courtyard, followed by a community pep rally.

If your dancer has class during this time, please be mindful that there may be traffic delays and road congestion around town. You may want to allow a little extra travel time or consider an alternate route to the studio. We hope everyone has a fun and safe evening!

09/22/2026

Get ready… POPCORN is coming!

Our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser is coming October 12th–16th, and everyone at CDA is invited to participate!

This fundraiser is a great way to help offset dance expenses and costume costs, and participation is completely optional. Plus, with so many delicious flavors to choose from, there’s something for everyone!

Start getting your popcorn lists ready because October 12th will be here before you know it!

Address

980 14th Street
Calera, AL
35040

Telephone

(205) 668-7775

Website

http://www.caleradance.com/

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