Backstage Academy of Dance

Backstage Academy of Dance Instruction in Jazz, Tap, Hip hop, Ballet, Pointe, Tumbling/Acro, Parent & Me, and Latin Cardio. Ages 2-adult, beginning-advanced levels!

Professionally trained staff. 4 competitive teams, 1 recreational team

In just a few days our older Competition groups are heading to NATIONALS in Lake Tahoe, where these two AMAZING Seniors ...
06/19/2026

In just a few days our older Competition groups are heading to NATIONALS in Lake Tahoe, where these two AMAZING Seniors will hit the stage one final time ❤️

As a director, this is one of the moments that fills your heart with the greatest pride while also bringing a touch of sadness. These dancers walk through the doors as young girls—excited, nervous, playful, and eager to learn. Over the years, they grow into beautiful, talented, hardworking, strong, and confident young women. Somewhere along the way, they become family.
I am beyond grateful to have shared in their journey, celebrated their achievements, and watched them chase their dreams. Seeing them grow and move on is never easy, but knowing the incredible women they have become makes it all worthwhile. I am so lucky and blessed to have been a part of their lives and to share in their many joys and accomplishments. ❤️

❤️ Love - Ms. Kristi

⭐️ENROLL NOW FOR OUR 2026-2027 DANCE SEASON!! ⭐️Below are our registration dates⬇️ ☀️We have Summer classes as well!❤️We...
06/14/2026

⭐️ENROLL NOW FOR OUR 2026-2027 DANCE SEASON!!

⭐️Below are our registration dates⬇️

☀️We have Summer classes as well!

❤️We hope to see you!

✨Our final 2 shows are today!✨✨Showtime is 2:00 PM for our dancers ages 3-8 ✨Lobby opens at 1:00 PM ✨Showtime is 6:30PM ...
06/13/2026

✨Our final 2 shows are today!✨

✨Showtime is 2:00 PM for our dancers ages 3-8
✨Lobby opens at 1:00 PM

✨Showtime is 6:30PM for our dancers ages 9 & up

✨Lobby opens at 5:30pm

Ticket price $15
Tickets available at the door. Cash and credit card payments ❤️🖤🩶

Recital is here!🌟Tonight is our first performance for dancers  ages 9 & up!Showtime is 6:30 PM Turlock Community Theater...
06/12/2026

Recital is here!🌟

Tonight is our first performance for dancers ages 9 & up!

Showtime is 6:30 PM
Turlock Community Theater
Lobby opens at 5:30 PM
Ticket price $15
Tickets available at the door. Cash and credit card payments ❤️🖤🩶

We are so excited to see them SHINE tonight, as they take the stage!🤩

06/11/2026

 Recital is here!🌟

Tonight is our first performance for dancers ages 3 to 8.💃🏻

Showtime is 6:30 PM
Turlock Community Theater
Lobby opens at 5:30 PM
Ticket price $15
Tickets available at the door. Cash and credit card payments ❤️🖤🩶

We are so excited to watch everyone SHINE!😃

A few dress rehearsal reminders:•Be in full costume with issued tights.•Arrive stage make up ready.•bring your recital s...
06/10/2026

A few dress rehearsal reminders:
•Be in full costume with issued tights.
•Arrive stage make up ready.
•bring your recital shirt for finale.
•Hair in 1/2 up 1/2 down, clean/slicked
•Bring LOTS of bobby pins for hair accessories.
•Label all quick change costumes:
*First & last name
*Song title
*Class style (jazz, ballet, tap, Grd I 5-6, etc)
*Class day & time
*Teachers name
*Put costume in garment bag with all accessories in it for that change.

We are SUPER excited for our first dress rehearsal of recital week!❤️🖤🩶⭐️

⭐️2026 RECITAL⭐️TURLOCK COMMUNITY THEATER Show times:Thursday, June 11 @ 6:30pm Ages 3-8Friday, June 12 @ 6:30pm Ages 9 ...
06/10/2026

⭐️2026 RECITAL⭐️

TURLOCK COMMUNITY THEATER

Show times:

Thursday, June 11 @ 6:30pm Ages 3-8

Friday, June 12 @ 6:30pm Ages 9 & Up

Saturday, June 13 @ 2:00pm Ages 3-8

Saturday, June 13 @ 6:30pm Ages 9 & Up

A few dress rehearsal reminders:•Be in full costume with issued tights.•Arrive stage make up ready.•bring your recital s...
06/09/2026

A few dress rehearsal reminders:
•Be in full costume with issued tights.
•Arrive stage make up ready.
•bring your recital shirt for finale.
•Hair in low, slicked back pony tail.
•Bring LOTS of bobby pins for hair accessories.
•Label all quick change costumes:
*First & last name
*Song title
*Class style (jazz, ballet, tap, Grd I 5-6, etc)
*Class day & time
*Teachers name
*Put costume in garment bag with all accessories in it for that change.

We are SUPER excited for our first dress rehearsal of recital week!❤️🖤🩶⭐️

Senior Spotlight🤩Lexi Jeans💥Studio & Dance History⭐️How many years have you been dancing, and how long have you been at ...
06/09/2026

Senior Spotlight🤩

Lexi Jeans

💥Studio & Dance History
⭐️How many years have you been dancing, and how long have you been at the studio?
💜 I started dancing when I was 3 years old and have been dancing for 15 years
⭐️What is your favorite style of dance (e.g., ballet, jazz, hip-hop), and why?
💜 I enjoy jazz because I enjoy the upbeat dancing. I also like lyrical because it as an outlet for me to express how I feel through dancing.
⭐️What is your fondest memory of your years with Backstage?
💜 Annoying Serena during class by laughing too much with my friends is a core memory that will always make me smile
⭐️What will you miss most about not dancing at Backstage?
💜 I will miss the friendships I have made the most because the relationships I have made have become more then just friends as I consider many of them family
⭐️What life lessons have you learned at Backstage?
💜 I have learned confidence, I gained a work ethic, motivation, determination, discipline and I have learned that I can do hard things and to not give up when something doesn’t go my way.

💥Memories & Highlights
⭐️What is your favorite memory from your time at the studio?
💜 A highlight that will always be my favorite was when my friends and I won national grand champions with our trio my first year on company!
⭐️Do you have a favorite performance, routine, or costume you've worn?
💜 My favorite routine was my solo from last year”Set Fire to the Rain”, my favorite performance was getting to do a duo to “Girlfriend” with my friend Ashely and having so much fun each time!
⭐️Which teacher or choreographer has inspired you the most?
💜 I can’t pick just one because they have all impacted my life for the better.
~Siera taught me that it’s ok to have fun and work hard at the same time. She always knew my full potential and constantly pushed me to me my best self.
~Ashely C. has always been there for me no matter what, both on my good and bad days. She always knew what I needed. She taught me tough love and was always my biggest cheerleader.
~Serena taught me how to be a role model because I always looked up to her since I was little. She showed me patience as well as always making me feel important although I annoyed her many times.
~Kristi taught me that you don’t have to be blood to be family. She always saw my potential and pushed me because she believes in me. Without Kristi I wouldn’t be the dancer I am today. She has allowed me a safe place to thrive in and express my passion for dance that has become who I am for the past 15 years!

💥Fun & Personality
⭐️What is your go-to hype song before a performance or competition?
💜 I have had many over the years but my current hype song is Mr Brightside.
⭐️What is your favorite midnight snack or pre-show meal?
💜 I don’t eat too much before I dance but I live off of sour gummy worms and pickles during dance weekends.

💥Journey after Graduation
⭐️What lies ahead for you upon graduation (College attending what your major)?
💜 I am going to be attending CSU Stanislaus with a major in Liberal Studies, in hopes to pursue a career in elementary education!

Senior Spotlight🤩💖Saveena Singh💥Studio & Dance History⭐️How many years have you been dancing, and how long have you been...
06/08/2026

Senior Spotlight🤩

💖Saveena Singh

💥Studio & Dance History
⭐️How many years have you been dancing, and how long have you been at the studio?
🩵 I have been dancing for about 15 years total and have been at backstage for about 12 years.
⭐️What is your favorite style of dance (e.g., ballet, jazz, hip-hop), and why?
🩵 My favorite style is jazz because I love how fun jazz is and how sassy and strong you can be in
⭐️What is your fondest memory of your years with Backstage?
🩵 There are so many memories I have from backstage and it’s hard to pick just one, but one of my fondest memories is when I started out at backstage, I only took one class and my first teacher was Ms Serena. Then I absolutely fell in love with dancing, and I started taking more classes.
⭐️What will you miss most about not dancing at Backstage?
🩵 What I will miss most about dancing at backstage is performing. I will definitely miss recital, Nutcracker, and competing.
⭐️What life lessons have you learned at Backstage?
🩵 One thing that Ms. Kristi has taught all of us, is to not say the word can’t. Just because you can’t do it now doesn’t mean that you will never be able to do something. If you work hard and put your mind to something you will achieve it, and I will always carry that with me.

💥Memories & Highlights
⭐️What is your favorite memory from your time at the studio?
🩵One of my favorite memories from backstage is that before every performance no matter if it’s recital, competition, or Nutcracker, we all get together to SHINE!
⭐️Do you have a favorite performance, routine, or costume you've worn?
🩵 It’s really hard to pick a favorite routine or performance because I love all my routines. But if I had to pick a favorite overall thing, it would be Nutcracker. I love Christmas time and the Nutcracker is such a great way to get into the season and there is so much that goes on to create this show, so it feel so good when we go on stage to perform it and it comes all together.
⭐️Which teacher or choreographer has inspired you the most?
🩵 It’s hard to pick just one teacher. I’ve had some teachers more than others, but I feel that they all inspired me in some way. I have so much love for all the teachers I’ve had during my time at backstage.

💥Fun & Personality
⭐️What is your go-to hype song before a performance or competition?
🩵I would say a song that gets me the most hyped before a performance is mystical magical by Benson Boone.
⭐️What is your favorite midnight snack or pre-show meal?
🩵One of my favorite midnight snacks is a bowl of fruity pebbles and milk.

💥Journey after Graduation
⭐️What lies ahead for you upon graduation (College attending what your major)?
🩵 After graduation I’ll be attending Stanislaus State University and I will be majoring in criminal justice and I’m so grateful that I will be working at the studio.

Address

957 E Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA
95382

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 6pm

Telephone

(209) 667-8511

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