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Welcome to Vitality School of Dance!
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931-797-3788
Welcome to Vitality School of Dance!
Phone:
931-797-3788
VITALITY DANCE
VITALITY DANCE
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VITALITY DANCE
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December 2nd, 11am & 3pm
Location:
701 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
VITALITY DANCE
Join Us For Our
December 2nd,
11am & 3pm
Location:
701 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
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VITALITY
School of Dance and Fine Arts
Vitality is providing a space where its’ dancers can delve into their creative & artistic potential while learning to be the healthiest version of themselves. We desire to make a positive IMPACT by sharing the JOY of movement and artistic expression with our surrounding communities!
Community
Vitality is cultivating an atmosphere centered around community. We believe that by pouring into one another, we can in turn pour into the community as a whole.
Health
VD encourages each member's growth in the 5 pillars of health: emotional, mental, relational, spiritual, and physical. Together, these pillars are the foundation for a meaningful and purposeful existence.
VITALITY
School of Dance and Fine Arts
Vitality is providing a space where its’ dancers can delve into their creative & artistic potential while learning to be the healthiest version of themselves. We desire to make a positive IMPACT by sharing the JOY of movement and artistic expression with our surrounding communities!
Join Us!
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Reviews
From a Handful of Our Vitality Families
Laura P.
5-Star Google Review
"My daughters love Vitality! Dancing with Ms. Ashley and her staff has been so much fun for my girls! More importantly, it has also helped them to gain confidence in themselves. We are so grateful for a warm and welcoming studio that they are flourishing at."
Keri S.
5-Star Google Review
"This was our first year of ballet. My 3 girls fell in love with their classes. All the instructors are amazing! They make them feel comfortable and confident in what they are learning. They adore and admire their instructors Ms. Abby and Ms. Ashley (the owner). Vitality is more than a dance school, it is part of our family."
Haley S.
5-Star Google Review
"Vitality has been such an amazing place for my kids to grow, learn and love dance! The teachers are all so very caring and patient. The environment is both professional and feels like one big family all at once."
Tori B.
5-Star Google Review
"Look no further for a dance school! Vitality is a loving, uplifting, and enjoyable environment for your child to grow and learn from the most special instructors."
Alissa C.
5-Star Google Review
"This dance studio has been such a blessing to our family! Friendly, loving staff - who also encourage and teach with such Grace. This school also focuses on serving the community."
Nicole D.
5-Star Google Review
"Vitality Dance is wonderful! My daughter has learned so much within a short period of time. The teachers are all so kind and definitely know how to work with children of all ages. I highly recommend!"
Class Descriptions
Technique Classes
Mommy & Me
Ages 18 months - 3 years + adult caregiver
30 minutes/ 1x week (4 week sessions)
This class will allow children & mothers (or caregivers) an opportunity to bond while they explore new ways to move.
Mommy & Me
Ages 18 months - 3 years + adult caregiver
30 minutes/ 1x week (4 week sessions)
This class will allow children & mothers (or caregivers) an opportunity to bond while they explore new ways to move.
Pre-School
Ages 3-4
* 45 minutes/ 1x per week
These classes encourage the joy of movement, creativity, and self-expression.
Children will develop body and spatial awareness, musicality, and the dynamics of moving together as a group.
Terminology and basic steps are introduced and an appreciation of French as the language of dance is developed
Pre-School
Ages 3-4
* 45 minutes/ 1x per week
These classes encourage the joy of movement, creativity, and self-expression.
Children will develop body and spatial awareness, musicality, and the dynamics of moving together as a group.
Terminology and basic steps are introduced and an appreciation of French as the language of dance is developed
Pre-Ballet
Ages 5-6
* 45 minutes / 1x per week
Establishes basic ballet vocabulary, barre and center work, and spatial awareness while still encouraging joy of movement.
Pre-Ballet
Ages 5-6
* 45 minutes / 1x per week
Establishes basic ballet vocabulary, barre and center work, and spatial awareness while still encouraging joy of movement.
Ballet levels 1-5
* Placement by instructor
Continues training of ballet vocabulary by establishing more complex material, port de bras, and musicality.
Ballet levels 1-5
* Placement by instructor
Continues training of ballet vocabulary by establishing more complex material, port de bras, and musicality.
*NEW Class! | Hip Hop
* offering "littles hip hop" | ages 5-8
& "hip hop" | ages 9-13
Hip Hop
*NEW Class! | Musical Theatre
* Ages 8+
Musical Theatre
*NEW Class! | Hip Hop
* offering "littles hip hop" | ages 5-8
& "hip hop" | ages 9-13
Hip Hop is more than just a form of dance, it’s a form of self-expression. Time spent in the Hip Hop classroom include warm ups, moving across the floor, style explorations (popping, locking, street, animating, etc.), learning amazing choreography and freestyle circles. These classes are for dancers who like self-expression, physical challenges, and a super fun time! Exercises focus on increasing flexibility and strength, precision and creativity, and most importantly, finding your own style!
Musical Theatre
*Ages 8+
A journey through the dance styles and eras of classical, traditional and modern musical theater!
Focusing on the technique, performance quality and storytelling involved in musical theater dance.
This class will perform in our annual showcase!
Modern/ Jazz/ Tap Level 1+2
* Placement by instructor
This class will be based on the techniques of classical ballet but will allow for more freedom of movement,
improvisation, expressing of oneself. Classical jazz (modest) will be introduced, as will tap.
This class is available to students enrolled in Ballet 1. Teacher will place based on experience.
Modern/ Jazz/ Tap Level 1+2
* Placement by instructor
This class will be based on the techniques of classical ballet but will allow for more freedom of movement,
improvisation, expressing of oneself. Classical jazz (modest) will be introduced, as will tap.
This class is available to students enrolled in Ballet 1. Teacher will place based on experience.
Jazz & Tap 3/4
* Placement by instructor
Classical jazz (modest) will be introduced, as will tap.
This class is available to students enrolled in Ballet 2 or higher. Teacher will place based on experience.
Jazz & Tap 3/4
* Placement by instructor
Classical jazz (modest) will be introduced, as will tap.
This class is available to students enrolled in Ballet 2 or higher. Teacher will place based on experience.
Adult Classes!
[Ballet, Tap, Modern]
Adults: Ages 18+
Our Adult class offerings are one of a kind! Our Adult students consist of all levels (beginner - advanced) and have come together in this safe space to move, grow, create, and to just BE in community with one another.
Adult Classes!
[Ballet, Tap, Modern]
Adults: Ages 18+
Our Adult class offerings are one of a kind! Our Adult students consist of all levels (beginner - advanced) and have come together in this safe space to move, grow, create, and to just BE in community with one another.
Modern 3/4
* Placement by instructor
This class will be based on the techniques of classical ballet but will allow for more freedom of movement, improvisation, expressing of oneself.
This class is available to students enrolled in Intermediate/Advanced Ballet.
Teacher will place based on experience.
Modern 3/4
* Placement by instructor
This class will be based on the techniques of classical ballet but will allow for more freedom of movement, improvisation, expressing of oneself.
This class is available to students enrolled in Intermediate/Advanced Ballet.
Teacher will place based on experience.
Pre-Pointe
* Placement by instructor
This class is a pre-cursor to pointe.
This class will focus on strengthening the foot and ankle, proper alignment and increasing endurance.
This is an additional class and teacher placement is required. Pre-Pointe shoes are required for this class.
Pointe
* Placement by instructor
Students who take pointe are required to take 2 weekly technique classes in addition to their pointe class.
Pointe
* Placement by instructor
Students who take pointe are required to take 2 weekly technique classes in addition to their pointe class.
Private Lessons
* Please contact for more information
Enjoy one-on-one private lessons to take your dance technique to the next level!
Private class offering include, but are not limited to the following: ballet, modern, pointe, and more.
Strength Training
Group and 1-on-1 coaching.
Taught by a certified personal trainer and health coach!
Strength Training
Group and 1-on-1 coaching.
Taught by a certified personal trainer and health coach!
Tuition & Fees
2023-2024
Tuition is based on the entire season (August through May) and broken in to 10 equal, easy monthly installments:
Total Class time:
30 minutes
45 minutes
1 Hour
2 Hour
3 Hour
4 Hour
5 Hour
6 Hour
7 Hour
Monthly Payment:
$50
$62
$70
$95
$120
$145
$170
$195
$220
Total Class time & Monthly Payment:
30 Minutes | $50
45 Minutes | $65
1 Hour | $70
2 Hour | $95
3 Hour | $120
4 Hour | $145
5 Hour | $170
6 Hour | $195
7 Hour | $220
Discounts:
Family Discounts | 10% Off
Military Discount | 5% Off
Male Dancer | 50% Off
Year In Full | 10% Off
Discounts:
Family Discount
Military Discount
(Active ID Required)
Male Dancers
Year In Full
% Off Tuition:
10% Off
5% Off
50% Off
10% Off
Additional Pricing Info
Registration Fee:
$35 Per Student
$50 Per Family
Due upon enrollment.
(Charged annually, non-refundable)
Christmas Showcase Fee:
*This Showcase is NOT “for profit”. We use this fee to give a “love donation” to the church for hosting, to the tech team for volunteering, and to the staff for their long hours.
$60 Per Family
*Will be auto-charged with October's Tuition
Christmas Costume Fee:
*more info will be sent about Christmas Costumes in September. For reference, we usually have you find any solid black leotard, and then we order the skirts separately per class – the skirt fee would be charged with your October Tuition.
~$30 Per Costume
*Will be auto-charged with October's Tuition
Spring Costume Fee:
*more info will be released in October about your child’s Spring costume fee. Most of our costumes are an average of $60 (per class). We only charge you what your costume actually costs – there are no “up-charges”.
~$60-70 Per Costume
Due by: 11/13/23
Spring Concert Fee:
This fee INCLUDES your spring concert video!
$150 Per Dancer
$200 Per Family
Due by: 02/01/24
Spring Concert Tickets:
*Every family will receive two complimentary tickets
$10 per seat
(children 0-2 are free if not sitting in a seat)
Available by: 04/19/24
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The
VITALITY TEAM
Vitality is very intentional with who we invite to join our team. Every instructor is carefully interviewed to ensure they are a good fit for Vitality and our studio families!
Ashley Self
Director
Owner
Instructor
Ashley K. Self has 20 years of dance experience and has received dance training in ballet, modern, pointe, and tap.
She has 14 years of teaching experience in various genres (ballet, modern/contemporary, pointe, pre-pointe, tap, and beginner jazz) for ages ranging from 2-adults; Ashley also has experience teaching children with special needs. Further, she has taught for eleven different dance schools throughout North Alabama and South Tennessee.
In addition, Ashley opened her own part-time practice in Harvest, Alabama for the 2013-2014 school year.
Furthermore, in 2013, she composed, directed, and choreographed a ballet production in Fayetteville, Tennessee as a community outreach. This one-hour Christmas Production (“The Christmas Journey”) also contributed as a canned “food drive” to support Slingshot Ministries’ monthly food-giveaway for community members in need.
During the fall 2014 season, Ashley completed one semester as a company member on Middle Tennessee State University’s pre-professional Dance Company (Dance Theatre).
She was one of four dancers selected for an eleven-minute piece under the choreographer and trainer Kate Kastlenik.
Ashley strives to stay in a mindset of growth so that she can offer quality instruction to her students. She has received additional training from Ballet Magnificat!, Huntsville Ballet and Middle Tennessee State University.
Ashley (and her husband, Colyn) have two beautiful daughters (Ellynessa, 5 & Liora, 3) and live in Spring Hill, TN. She and her husband are passionate about living HEALTHY, WHOLESOME and THRIVING lives not only physically, but also emotionally and spiritually.
Colyn Self
Co-Owner
Fitness Instructor
Personal Trainer
Colyn is the owner of Self Vitality Health Coaching and is a specialist in his field. Mr. Self is a certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, & Behavior Change Specialist (PT, NC, BCS). Colyn has recently launched a new aspect to his Health Coaching services as a Content Curator/Social Media Manager for other Health Coaches.
Colyn enjoys being a part of the Vitality Dance team and teaching our Fitness Classes!
For fun, when Colyn is not working, he enjoys listening to educational podcasts, drinking coffee with his wifey, playing with his two daughters, and watching Star Wars movies!
Abby Reid
Assistant Director
Instructor
Abby has 15+ years of dance experience as a student, artist, and teacher. She specializes in modern, contemporary, jazz, and ballet.
Abby’s passion for movement began at a young age. She began her training in Florida in all styles of dance as well as singing, music, and acting. She went on to train with Ingredients Dance Company in Dallas, TX. Abby toured nationally with Dance Revolution dance convention which propelled her heart for teaching. In 2015 Abby moved back to Florida where she was co-owner, artistic director, and instructor of a dance studio for 3 years.
In 2019 Abby and her husband Nathaniel made the move to middle Tennessee. Shortly after getting settled she received the greatest gift and job of becoming a mother to her daughter Bailey.
Abby has a deep rooted passion for the arts and believes in pursuing talents with a mindset of excellence, not perfection. She aims to encourage her students, peers, and community from a heart of honesty, compassion, and support.
Hayley Aitchison
Instructor
Born in the U.K and raised in Australia, Hayley studied classical ballet on the Gold Coast from the age of 12 with Kathleen Gorham, Joy and Dawn Ransley, and Avril Binzer, completing many examinations with the Royal Academy of Dance. One of the highlights of her dance education was auditioning for and dancing with the Australian Youth Ballet in Brisbane, Queensland for three years as a teenager and performing in cities around Australia. Highlights of the AYB include numerous solo roles, such as Spanish Rose in Bye Bye Birdie and the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland, and performing in Under the Southern Cross at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Hayley also had the privilege of dancing in musical stage productions at the Centre Theatre, and dancing for Youth Alive on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Queensland University of Technology’s Associate Diploma of Arts (Dance) course was another excellent source of education and where Hayley was molded into a more mature dancer. Her last and most recent port of call has been the Royal Academy of Dance where critical thinking and teaching skills were sharpened whilst attending the Dance Education Diploma.
Hayley has enjoyed sharing her dance education knowledge and technical skills to students in the City of the Gold Coast, Australia and in Cambridgeshire, U.K.
She is excited for what God has in-store in her teaching position at Vitality!
Leslie Lee
Musical Theatre Instructor
Leslie (Diamond) Lee is excited to be joining as a teacher at Vitality! Originally from Columbus, OH, she received a B.F.A in Musical Theater from Kent State University where she performed in productions of Side Show, The Fantasticks, Godspell and Chicago. She played the part of Maureen in the National Broadway Tour of RENT, and performed regionally in productions of Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), Cats (Demeter) and Crazy For You (Polly). She is also a singer/songwriter and has released several songs. She lives with her family in Spring Hill.
Nicholas Shewfelt
Instructor
Nicholas is originally from Erie, PA where he received his training at the Patterson School of Ballet under the tutelage and mentorship of Michael Patterson, a former principal dancer at the Pennsylvania Ballet and Barbera Sandiato who was trained by George Balanchine!
Nicholas then went on to study at the esteemed Point Park University where he received training from world-renowned instructors such as Rocker Verastique, Garfield Lemonius, Jason McDole, Matthew Powell, Julia Erickson, and Dana Arey.
Nicholas then moved to Florida where he danced professionally at Ballet Palm Beach performing soloist roles in ballets such as: The Nutcracker, Giselle, and Peter Pan. He then moved on to direct the dance department at the Boynton Beach School of Music Dance and Drama. During this time he directed his own production of The Nutcracker and set numerous original works such as “Rescue” and “Open Door”.
Nicholas has now moved to Tennessee and is excited to teach at Vitality School of Dance!
Rebekah Atkins
Instructor
Rebekah Atkins has logged 25 years of dancing experience and 13 years of training young dancers. She has danced professionally with Columbia City Ballet (now South Carolina Ballet), Ballet Magnificat, and Instruments Ballet Company.
er training was widespread across all styles of dance with acclaimed teachers from all around the country. She founded the non-profit Christian ballet company Instruments Ballet Company and co-founded Instruments Ballet Academy in Oregon City, Oregon in 2017.
She is passionate about healthy early childhood development and raising up the next generation to be bold and fearless leaders. Her teaching style is disciplined in the pursuit of excellence with an emphasis on the unique artistic traits that each young dancer possesses. She uses methods from the Vaganova, Royal Academy of Dance, and American Ballet Theater curriculum to train dancers with well rounded technique and versatility. She deeply values the relationship she has with each and every student and strives to help them become all that they can be.
FREE
Community Classes
**Join us the 1st Thursday of every month at 11:00am at the Spring Hill Public Library!**
It is an honor to teach kiddos the art of ballet in our Spring Hill community.
Vitality teaches a free, community Ballet Class at SHPL the 1st Thursday of every month at 11am!
(this class is best suited for children ages 3 and up)
We hope to see you there!
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