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Defined Movement Dance, 1551 Mooresville Highway, Lewisburg, TN (2026)

09/01/2026

🩰✨ BEHIND THE STUDIO DOOR ✨🩰

6 Things We Wish Dance Parents Knew — #2

🌱 GROWTH IS NOT A STRAIGHT LINE.

Sometimes progress looks like moving up.
Sometimes progress looks like staying right where you are, continuing to build your foundation and learning how to refine details.

It is perfectly normal for a dancer to remain in the same level for a year—or even several years. And that’s okay! 💜

At Defined Movement, we don’t view staying in a level as a punishment or a sign that a dancer “isn’t good enough.” Quite the opposite!

✨ We want dancers to build a strong foundation before taking on more difficult skills.
✨ We want their bodies to be properly prepared for what comes next.
✨ We want to help them grow safely, confidently, and sustainably.

That also means you may see dancers of different ages in the same class. That’s okay, too! Age is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to dance development.

Our goal isn’t progress over perfection—it’s progress with purpose.

So please, don’t compare your dancer’s journey to someone else’s. Every dancer develops differently, and there is no single timeline for becoming a great dancer.

Trust the process. Trust the teacher. Trust your dancer. 🌱🩰

The goal isn’t to get to the next level as quickly as possible.
The goal is to be ready when you get there. 💜

👀 Stay tuned for #3!
We’ve got four more things we wish every dance parent knew…

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

08/28/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-STAR REVIEW: DANCER APPROVED! 🩰💜

POV: You found a place where you LOVE to dance. ✨

No written review necessary when the smiles say it all! 🥹💕

These sweet faces are just a few of the big smiles we’ve been lucky enough to see around the studio this week—and honestly, they make our hearts so happy!

There’s something pretty special about watching a dancer walk into class with excitement, find confidence in their movement, laugh with their friends, and leave with an even bigger smile than they came in with.

Happy dancers = happy dance teachers. 💜

We hope your weekend is full of just as many smiles as we’ve seen in the studio this week!

We’re already looking forward to seeing everyone back in the studio next week! 🩰✨

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

08/27/2026

🚪 BEHIND THE STUDIO DOOR

6 Things We Wish Dance Parents Knew — #1

✨ We Want You to Encourage Independence. ✨

One of the most valuable things a dancer can learn doesn’t happen at the barre—it happens when we let them take ownership of their dance experience.

For our little dancers, that might mean:
🎒 Carrying their own dance bag
🩰 Keeping up with their own shoes
📋 Learning what they need before class

For our older dancers, it might look like:
🧑‍🩰 Practicing choreography at home
🎗️ Remembering their combinations
👉 Taking responsibility for their progress

It can be tempting to do these things for them, but giving dancers age-appropriate responsibility helps build something much bigger than dance technique:

Responsibility. Accountability. Confidence.

We want our dancers to eventually be able to say, “I can do this myself.” And we’re here to cheer them on while they learn how. 💜

Because we’re not just teaching dancers—we’re helping raise confident, capable individuals.

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

Keep an eye out for #2! 👀
We have a few more things we’d love to share from Behind the Studio Door…🚪

08/24/2026

🩰✨ Did you know dance relieves stress?✨🩰

Back-to-school season is here—and between new schedules, homework, activities, and all the things, it can be a LOT!

So why not give yourself or your little dancer a chance to move, breathe, focus, and dance the worries away? 💜

Research on recreational ballet and movement has found that dance can help relieve stress by reducing cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, while supporting mood through endorphins, serotonin, and other feel-good chemicals. The focus required in ballet can also give the mind a chance to quiet the outside world and simply be present in the movement.

In other words… sometimes you just need to put on your ballet shoes and dance it out! 🩰

And it’s NOT too late to join us!

✨ LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN! ✨

MONDAY
✨ Pre-K — 3 spots left

TUESDAY
⭐ Kindergarten — ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!
🩰 Beginner/Intermediate — ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

THURSDAY
✨ Pre-K — ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

FRIDAY
🌞 Homeschool — ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

📅 All registration closes August 31st—or sooner if remaining spots fill!

Whether you’re looking for a creative outlet for yourself or a happy place for your little one to unwind, we’d love to have you dancing with us. 💜

📲 Secure your spot today by registering at our linktree!

Have questions? Send us a message or email us at
[email protected]. We’d be happy to help!

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

Please note: Class offerings, schedules, and availability are subject to change based on enrollment and registration numbers.

08/18/2026

✨🩰 LET’S JAZZ THINGS UP! 🩰✨

We’re excited to offer Jazz at Defined Movement this fall! Jazz is energetic, expressive, and just plain fun—a wonderful way to get moving, build confidence, and explore a different style of dance. 💜

Our Jazz classes blend strong technique with personality, musicality, and performance, with a focus on Classical Jazz and Broadway-style Jazz. Dancers will work on flexibility, strength, coordination, confidence, and stage presence—all while having a LOT of fun!

And the best part? These are 4-week sessions, making them a great way to experience Jazz without committing to a full dance season!

✨ INTRO TO JAZZ

Ages 5–8
📅 4-week session beginning Friday, September 11
⏰ 3:30–4:15 PM

A fun introduction to the energy and excitement of Jazz—perfect for younger dancers who want to try something new!

✨ JAZZ TECH

Middle & High School
📅 4-week session beginning Friday, October 23
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM

A more technique-focused opportunity for older dancers who want to strengthen their skills while exploring the musicality, style, and performance quality that make Jazz so much fun!

💜 WHO CAN JOIN?

Everyone! These sessions are open to:

✨ Dancers not currently enrolled in a Defined Movement combo class—including new students, dancers from other studios, or anyone who simply wants to try Jazz!

✨ Defined Movement dancers already enrolled in a Ballet/Tap/Jazz combo class who want some extra Jazz practice as an add-on to their regular class!

So whether you’re brand new to Defined Movement, dancing somewhere else, or already part of our studio family and simply want MORE JAZZ… we’d love to have you!

📲 Registration is available through the links in our Linktree.
🔗 https://forms.gle/Ar7LCL2rMWVXP7xy8

Come dance, laugh, learn, and jazz things up with us! 💜

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

08/15/2026

🩰✨ CLASS IS BACK IN SESSION! ✨🩰

It’s officially back-to-dance-school time, and we couldn’t be more excited to get back in the studio Monday! 💜

We’re looking forward to seeing all of our returning friends, welcoming so many new faces, and starting another season full of movement, creativity, confidence, and fun!

And guess what? There’s still time for YOU to join us! 👀

Our classes are intentionally kept smaller so each dancer receives the care, attention, and encouragement they deserve—and that means spots are filling FAST!

✨ SPOTS ARE ALMOST GONE! ✨

MONDAY
🩰 Beginner — FULL
✨ Pre-K — ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

TUESDAY
🩰 Beginner/Intermediate — FULL
⭐ Kindergarten — ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

THURSDAY
💫 Intermediate/Advanced — FULL
✨ Pre-K — ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

FRIDAY
✨ Pre-K — FULL
🩰 Homeschool — ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

Whether your dancer is taking their very first twirl or ready to continue growing their skills, we’d love to have you as part of the Defined Movement family! 🥰

📲 Online registration is still open! Visit the links in our Linktree to register and reserve your spot today.

➡️ August 31 is the final registration deadline—or sooner if classes fill!

We can’t wait to fill the studio with familiar faces, new friendships, music, laughter, and lots of dancing. Here’s to another wonderful year! 💜✨

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

Please note: Class offerings, schedules, and availability are subject to change based on enrollment and registration numbers.

08/10/2026

🩰✨ LITTLE DANCERS, BIG IMAGINATIONS! ✨🩰

Our Pre-K class is our most popular class for a reason! These tiny dancers bring so much personality, energy, and imagination into the studio—and we love watching them grow! 💜

In fact, our Pre-K classes are so popular that we offer THREE separate classes to keep them small enough to give each little dancer the care, attention, and encouragement they deserve.

And right now, we have a rare opportunity! 👀✨

🩰 MONDAY • 5:00–5:30 PM

Pre-K Group 1 — 4 spots available!

This class is a perfect little mid-afternoon break—an easy 30-minute dose of creative movement tucked right between school, dinner, and the rest of your busy evening. ✨

But don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what one of our Pre-K dance moms had to say:

“I am very impressed by how well Ms. Katelin creates a meaningful learning experience for Pre-K-aged children; my daughter has learned a lot and enjoys dance class very much. It is also very clear that she puts a lot of effort into staging a successful, smooth recital.”

If you’ve been thinking about introducing your little one to dance, now is the time! Once these classes fill, registration for that class will close.

➡️ August 31 is the hard cutoff for all class registrations—or sooner if classes fill.

📲 Visit the links in our Linktree to register online and reserve your dancer’s spot today!
🔗 https://linktr.ee/definedmovement

We’d absolutely love to have your little one dancing with us—and we’re pretty sure they’ll love it too! 🥰🩰

💜 Current Pre-K Availability:

MONDAY • 5:00–5:30 PM
✨ Pre-K Group 1 — 4 spots left

THURSDAY • 5:00–5:30 PM
🩰 Pre-K Group 2 — ONLY 2 spots left!

FRIDAY • 9:40–10:10 AM
🌟 Pre-K Group 3 — FULL!

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

Please note: Class offerings, schedules, and availability are subject to change based on enrollment and registration numbers.

08/07/2026

UPDATE: Spots are almost gone!

🩰✨ Your Spot on the Dance Floor Is Waiting… ✨

Whether your dancer is taking their very first twirl or continuing to grow in their love of dance, we’d love to welcome your family to Defined Movement! 💜

Our classes are intentionally smaller so every dancer receives the individual attention, encouragement, and instruction they deserve. Because of that, spots are filling quickly!

Current Availability:

MONDAY
🩰 Beginner – 2 spots left
✨ Pre-K – 4 spots left

TUESDAY
🩰 Beginner/Intermediate – ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!
⭐ Kindergarten – ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

THURSDAY
💫 Intermediate/Advanced – FULL
✨ Pre-K – ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

FRIDAY
✨ Pre-K – FULL!
🩰 Homeschool Class – ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

If you’ve been thinking about enrolling, now is the time! Once these spots are filled, registration for those classes will close.

➡️ August 31 is the hard cutoff for all class registrations.

📲 Visit the links in our Linktree to register online and reserve your dancer’s spot today!

We can’t wait to welcome both new and returning dancers for another incredible season of learning, growing, and making memories together.

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

Please note: Class offerings, schedules, and availability are subject to change based on enrollment and registration numbers.

08/06/2026

UPDATE: All spots at the barre are taken!

✨ It’s Never Too Late to Dance. ✨

At Defined Movement, we believe dance is for everyone—not just children. Whether you danced for years, took a long break, or have always wanted to give ballet a try, we’d love to welcome you into the studio!

🩰 Adult Ballet Session
📅 Tuesdays: September 8, 15, 22 & 29
🕡 6:30–7:15 PM
📍 Lewisburg Recreation Center

This welcoming session is designed for adults who want to move, learn, build confidence, and enjoy the beauty of ballet in a fun and encouraging environment. No matter where you’re starting, there’s a place for you here.

✨ Spots are extremely limited.

📲 Reserve your spot today using the registration link below!

https://forms.gle/r1rbZGeP1BgddFM78

Come discover (or rediscover) the joy of dance—we can’t wait to welcome you into the studio!

🩰 Cultivating Creativity
✨ Building Confidence
💜 Instilling a Passion for Dance

08/03/2026

✨ Meet our Director & Instructor, Mrs. Katelin McNutt ✨

Dance has been part of Katelin's story since she was 3 years old. What began as a childhood passion became a lifelong dream when she opened Defined Movement in 2015.
But if you ask Katelin what matters most, it isn't the recitals or perfect technique—it's the people.

Having struggled with self-worth, confidence, and wondering if she was ever "enough," she knows how life-changing it is when someone believes in you. That's why her passion goes far beyond teaching dance. Her heart is to help every student discover their confidence, recognize their value, and leave the studio believing they are capable of more than they ever imagined.

Katelin believes everyone needs a creative outlet. Whether she's teaching Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballroom, or choreographing for the stage, her goal is always the same: helping students understand the why behind what they're learning so they can grow with confidence—not just memorize steps. Those "lightbulb moments" when a dancer finally believes, "I can do this," are what make her heart come alive.

Beyond Defined Movement, Katelin has choreographed for local musical theatre productions, pageants, weddings, and is proud to be mUvmethod Level 1 Certified.

When she's not at the studio, you'll find her spending time with her family, enjoying coffee and a good book, caring for her indoor plants, or singing along to her favorite musical theatre soundtrack.

At the end of the day, Defined Movement has never been just about creating great dancers. It's about creating a place where every student feels seen, encouraged, challenged, and valued.

Helping students grow into confident, kind, resilient individuals has always been—and always will be—the heartbeat behind everything Katelin does. 💜

Help us celebrate Mrs. Katelin! If she's impacted you or your dancer, we'd love for you to leave a comment with a favorite memory, an encouraging word, or even just a ❤️. Your support means more than you know!

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