09/05/2026
💗 MEET THE OWNER — KRISTY NEELY 💗
Hi, I’m Kristy, owner and director of Kristy’s Dance Academy! When I opened KDA in June 2018, I had no idea just how much this little dream would grow—or how many children and families would become such a special part of my life.
Over the years, KDA has grown to be so much more than just dance. 💗 My heart has always been to give children a place to belong, build confidence, make friendships, discover what they’re capable of, and have opportunities they’ll remember for years to come.
I love that every child’s journey here can look different. For some, KDA is simply a place they love coming to each week. For others, it leads to competitions, conventions, travel, and national stages. Whether it’s their first showcase or their biggest accomplishment yet, every child and every milestone matters.
Getting to watch these kids grow up and knowing KDA gets to be a small part of their childhood is something I’ll never take for granted. 💕
✨ A LITTLE ABOUT ME ✨
I trained in dance for 14 years, competed for more than 10 years, and was honored to be named Miss Dance USA 2011.
Training & Certifications:
• Dance Masters of America certification examination completed, 2011
• Dance Masters of America — NYC, 2012
• Dance Teacher Summit
• CLI Studios — Choreography & Composition
• CLI Studios — Introduction to Preschool Dance
• CLI Studios — Strength Training & Injury Prevention
KDA has been blessed to be voted Best Dance School every year since opening, receive the ADCC Studio of Excellence Award in 2023 & 2026, and celebrate numerous national titles and awards. I was also honored to be voted Best Dance Teacher in 2017.
I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished, but the children and families who fill our studio will always mean more to me than any award.
I thank God for this studio, every opportunity He has given us, and every family who trusts us with their children. My hope is that our students leave KDA with more than skills—they leave with confidence, friendships, opportunities, memories, and knowing they had a place where they were loved, encouraged, and believed in. 💗
