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22 Years
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Your Trusted Dance & Music Academy in Monona, WI
At A Step Above Dance & Music Academy, we are dedicated to safely nurturing talent within a warm, family-friendly environment. With over three decades of combined experience, our faculty instills self-confidence and technical proficiency through age-appropriate curricula across ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and more. We prioritize holistic development, teaching life skills like discipline and teamwork alongside artistic excellence.Our structured programs for ages 2-18 emphasize cognitive growth, creative expression, and cultural appreciation. Through mentorship and a supportive community, we help students achieve personal and artistic milestones while fostering lifelong friendships. Our commitment to quality instruction and positive reinforcement creates an atmosphere where dancers thrive both in and beyond the studio.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
Lyrical/Contemporary
Musical Theater
Acro
Birthday Parties
Talent Show
Adult Classes
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined teaching experience from our director and faculty
- Our age-appropriate curricula balance technical training with cognitive development
- Ballet foundation required for most programs ensures strong technical progression
- We maintain a supportive family-like atmosphere across all skill levels
- Our instructors serve as mentors fostering both artistic and personal growth
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program builds foundational technique for all dance styles. Students develop proper posture, grace, and discipline through structured lessons. Required for most programs, ballet training enhances overall performance ability while fostering artistic expression in a supportive environment.
Hip Hop
Dynamic hip hop classes teach current street dance styles in an energetic atmosphere. Students learn choreography while developing rhythm and musicality. This popular program emphasizes self-expression and confidence through modern urban dance techniques tailored to various skill levels.
Birthday Parties
We create memorable dance-themed birthday experiences with professional instruction and themed decorations. Parties include dance activities, games, and performance opportunities while parents enjoy hassle-free celebrations without cleanup responsibilities. Our staff ensures age-appropriate entertainment for children.
Talent Show
Annual talent showcase allows students to demonstrate skills before family and friends. Participants receive stage experience while audiences enjoy diverse performances. The event emphasizes personal growth and celebrates individual achievements within our dance community through professional production quality.
Adult Classes
We offer accessible dance instruction for adult learners seeking fitness and creative expression. Classes accommodate varying experience levels while maintaining technical standards. Our inclusive environment promotes physical wellness and social connection through dance education for non-professional dancers.
People
Tami Bisbee
Owner & Director
With 30 years of dance instruction experience, Tami has led A Step Above for 21 years. She develops curriculum and oversees faculty training while maintaining artistic vision for the academy's educational programs and performance opportunities.
Madi Weinke
Instructor
Teaching nine years, Madi specializes in ballet, jazz, and musical theater. She brings expertise in acro and contemporary styles to her second year at ASA, focusing on technical development and performance quality for students.
Alivia Africa
Instructor
Six-year teaching veteran Alivia instructs hip hop and contemporary styles. In her third year at ASA, she emphasizes musicality and expressive movement while maintaining technical standards across multiple dance disciplines for developing artists.
Katie Edwards
Instructor
With 11 teaching years, Katie delivers expertise in ballet and tap instruction. In her third year at ASA, she focuses on proper technique development while fostering confidence through structured dance education for young artists.
Bryanna Cure
Tap Director
Thirteen-year teaching professional Bryanna leads our tap program. As tap director for three years, she combines technical precision with rhythmic creativity, developing students' auditory and spatial awareness through percussive dance instruction.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer programs for children starting at age 2 through adult learners. Our graded system accommodates dancers aged 2-18 with specialized adult classes available based on demand.
Is ballet required for all students?
Ballet is required for children's program participants unless taking hip hop only. Graded program dancers must take ballet, while steps program students have ballet encouraged but not mandatory.
How do class placements work?
Most classes follow our age-based curriculum. Some advanced classes require director approval for placement to ensure proper technical development and class composition for optimal learning.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes! We provide annual graduation performances, talent shows, and recitals. Our programs emphasize performance experience while maintaining educational objectives and technical progression for all participants.
Are birthday party packages available?
We host themed dance parties with professional instruction and decorations. Packages include dance activities, games, and performance elements with no cleanup required for parents. Contact us for availability.
Reviews (3)
A. C.
May 08, 2020
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We love everything about A Step Above Dance. My daughter has been going there for 11 years. The studio is very organized and has wonderful teachers. Not only has my daughter made friends with other dancers but I too have made friends with dance mom's. A Step Above has been a really great experience and I hope you join to see for yourself!
Alissa Willman
May 16, 2019
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We love A Step Above Dance Academy! My daughter has taken classes here for three years so far and every year has been fantastic. Excellent instructors, organized and technique based classes, age appropriate costumes, and a wonderful year end performance. Love everything about this studio and highly recommend!
Casey Royer
May 03, 2018
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Miss Tami runs an incredible dance studio! As a fellow dance studio owner, I admire her talent and passion for her work and her students. She is so organized and runs a top-notch establishment!
