About us
We are proud to be regarded as the Birmingham area’s most respected dance school.
The Pointe Dance Arts is an independently owned Hoover dance studio led by Shannon Denney. For over two decades, The Pointe has been a place where children and teens are taken seriously as dancers, cared for as individuals and encouraged to enjoy the work along the way. Our studio provides a fun, family-friendly environment, where your child will learn, laugh, and grow with us for years to come.
Inside Our Studio
Studios
In one state-of-the-art facility
Years of Dance
Proudly serving dancers since 2005
Weekly Classes
For dancers of all ages and levels
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An Established Studio
For more than 20 years, The Pointe Dance Arts has provided high-quality dance education in Hoover. As one of the area’s largest and most established studios, we offer the experience and opportunities of a large program within a creative, encouraging environment.
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A State-of-the-Art Facility
Conveniently located off Stadium Trace Parkway in Hoover, our upgraded facility includes five spacious dance rooms equipped with mirrors, ballet barres and sprung dance flooring.
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A Professional Faculty
Our fully professional staff is second to none. Each instructor emphasizes superior dance technique in a creative and exciting environment.
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Recognized Training
Our students are known throughout the dance community for their quality technique, strong work ethic and grace. Dancers have studied with or received scholarships to prestigious dance and university programs across the country.
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Prestigious Opportunities
Pointe dancers have studied with or received scholarships to programs including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Ailey School, Joffrey Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Alabama Ballet, Steps on Broadway, The Edge Performing Arts Center and numerous university dance programs.
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Beyond the Studio
We are proud of our dancers’ accomplishments, but even prouder of the thousands of children whose lives have been enriched through their time dancing with us. Whether a student pursues advanced opportunities or simply discovers something they love, we want their time here to be meaningful.
Dance Is the Hidden Language of the Soul
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We have witnessed first-hand how dance can build character, confidence and friendships. This beautiful, enriching sport is an incredible tool to teach body awareness, self-discipline and teamwork.
Through our service of teaching dance, we strive to provide exceptional coaching and leadership to our students. While striving to instill the importance of etiquette and manners, we also focus on good self-esteem and positive body image.
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At The Pointe Dance Arts, we believe learning should be fun.
Our staff strives to maintain a creative, exciting classroom environment while offering each child the highest quality dance education. We work with our dancers to instill healthy habits, a sense of teamwork, and life skills that they can use both in and out of the dance studio.
Give Your Child the Gift of Dance
Foster a love of dance at Birmingham’s leading dance studio. As a student, your child will grow their confidence and abilities while making friends for life.