A Step Ahead Performing Arts Studio empowers people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the performing arts! A Place where EVERYbody can Dance! ASA provides quality instruction, with diligent personal attention in a supportive, nurturing environment .

ASA is founded on the belief that creativity and expression need to be nurtured carefully along with the physical development of technique, strength and grace. The school staff and faculty base their philosophy on developing a passion and love for the art of dance – whether the student is a three-year-old beginner or one striving for a dance career.

Offering close to 6000 sq ft of space, ASA is one of the largest performing arts studios in the East Metro Atlanta area. With over 50 classes weekly, filling 4 studios, including a black box theater, ASA offers a comprehensive performing arts experience!

2009/2010 Registration & Open House Dates
July 25th 9am-3pm August 8th 9am-3pm
Classes begin August 17th, 2009

Check out the Summer Camp Schedule! Click here.

At A Step Ahead Performing Arts Studio, we work hard to ensure our students are "A Step Ahead" of the crowd.  We are not just a "do this" studio.

Strong technical training, with the proper understanding and use of technique terminology.  Just as a good doctor understands medical terminology, a good dancer must understand dance terminology.

Ability based classes, ensure students are learning technique and allow student to advance at their own pace,

Advanced neuromuscular training is taught in developmentally appropriate exercises as a tool to train and build strong minds, in a THINKING, problem-solving and creative class setting.

Music theory is studied as a tool to develop a strong understanding of the structure of music and how it relates to the dancer.  Students are taught to find the patterns, understand the sequence and create the structure.  This type of learning requires students to use their math skills.

Muscle anatomy is taught to give the students an understanding of which muscles are used and the importance of developing and using correct technique, making a better dancer who is free from injury.

Pilates and Alexander Techniques are used to create a core strength and an awareness of specific habits that may impede movements and create ease of movement by giving individuals specific exercises to release tension.  Resulting in a body that moves with greater ease and shifts styles with less effort and chances of injury.

Dance and music history are discussed, giving the student a deeper appreciation allowing them to grow in form.

Individualized attention is given to every student, to ensure the development of the student as a dancer.
 
Fun, humor, love, patience and a personal touch is promised to every student in every class.

"An understanding heart is everything in a teacher, and cannot be esteemed highly enough.
One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feeling.
The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child."
                                - Carl Jung