At the Stafford Dance Academy our mission is to inspire and nurture a lifelong love of dance in young and beginner dancers. We are dedicated to providing a supportive and creative environment where each student can explore their potential, develop foundational skills, and build confidence through the art of dance.
The curriculum provided by the Stafford Dance Academy has been created from passion. It is designed as a done for you"plug and play" product that allows Studio Owners/Teachers the confidence to safely provide a balanced and cohesive dance experience for younger dancers.
We offer our curriculum in THREE different formats - SINGLE, DOUBLE AND FULL OUT - which allows you provide the best dance education that fits your dancers needs.
The SDA curriculum is written as multiple 8 week semesters, with each broken up into 2 FUN themes - theme one occurs weeks 1.2.5.6 and theme two during weeks 3.4.7.8. The reas
We offer our curriculum in THREE different formats - SINGLE, DOUBLE AND FULL OUT - which allows you provide the best dance education that fits your dancers needs.
The SDA curriculum is written as multiple 8 week semesters, with each broken up into 2 FUN themes - theme one occurs weeks 1.2.5.6 and theme two during weeks 3.4.7.8. The reasoning behind this is based off of a child's natural process of learning - teach, repeat, recall, remember.
Because of this learning style, the SDA curriculum is considered a spiral curriculum - which means that key concepts/skills/techniques will be presented repeatedly throughout the curriculum, but with deepening layers and complexity.
The Stafford Dance Academy progresses through 4 main curricula each dance season - fall#1(August), fall#2(October), Winter(January) and Spring(March). Supplemental Holiday and Summer options are also available.
Starting with the Fall#1 curriculum and going through to the Spring curriculum will ensure a successful and enjoyable year of learning for your young dancers.
The FULL OUT curriculum comes with props for 10 dancers or teachers.
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We do offer a Props in a Box add on, if you are in need of an extra set of props, or coordinating props.
Your success is our priority. The curriculum provided by the Stafford Dance Academy, partnered with your PASSION for dance will make for an exciting and entertaining class that your dancers will LOVE to attend.
Hi there! I’m Kimberly Stafford — but to my dancers, I’m simply Ms. Kim.
Like many of you, I grew up in the studio. I started dancing at a young age (mainly because dancing on the furniture at home was no longer acceptable!). I quickly fell in love with the structure, the consistency, and the joy that came with learning something new. The funky expression of jazz and tap paired with the discipline of ballet gave me a well-rounded and fulfilling experience.
As a child who moved frequently — from Chicago to Los Angeles to Atlanta — the dance studio became my constant. No matter where we landed, the steps were familiar, the friendships came quickly, and the studio always felt like home.
My love for teaching began unexpectedly in college, when I helped choreograph a performance following the events of 9/11. I discovered the power of storytelling through movement — and even more, the deep fulfillment that came from sharing that experience with others. That spark led me from performing to pursuing dance education full-time.
Over the last 20 years, I’ve taught everything from college-level choreography to early childhood creative movement — but my heart truly lies with the littlest dancers. I specialize in creating magical, meaningful first dance experiences. From building foundational skills to sparking imagination, my goal is to make every class joyful, engaging, and confidence-boosting.
I’ve worn many hats in the studio world — teacher, curriculum writer, company director, mentor — and I’ve loved every step. I’ve created performance companies, written teacher training materials, led community outreach efforts, and supported new instructors in finding their own voice in the classroom.
In 2020, I launched “Ms. Kim’s 15 Minute Recess,” an online movement program that brought joy and energy into living rooms during lockdown. That little idea has grown into something much bigger — and now, I’m proud to be growing my own program, expanding class offerings, and creating new spaces for dancers to thrive.
Outside the studio, I’m a wife, a homeschooling mom of two awesome boys (ages 16 & 10), and a big fan of hanging out in the mountains, shopping, Avengers movie marathons, and pretending I know what I’m doing in Pokémon battles.
Whether you’re just starting your dancer’s journey or you’ve been along for the ride for a while, I can’t wait to share the joy of dance with your family. Let’s make magic — one plié, one jazz hand, and one bubble wand at a time.
Katie is a former dancer of Ms. Kim. After stepping away from dance to attend college in Alabama, she applied and got accepted to the Disney College program. During her year long internship, she specialized in creating magical moments for all of her guests. She and her husband have been Disney employees since their DCP days. She uses
Katie is a former dancer of Ms. Kim. After stepping away from dance to attend college in Alabama, she applied and got accepted to the Disney College program. During her year long internship, she specialized in creating magical moments for all of her guests. She and her husband have been Disney employees since their DCP days. She uses that same passion to help all those involved with the SDA.
When she's not working, she's hanging out and experiencing life with her husband and 5 year old son.
Please reach us at stafforddanceacademy@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Stafford Dance Academy offers Primary ballet and tap classes and Elementary level ballet, jazz and tap classes. The SDA also offers seasonal dance camp options and private lessons.
Students are required to wear appropriate dance attire and shoes for their class. We do not ask dancers to wear a specific colored leotard or tights - there are so many fun options, we encourage dancers to express themselves in their dance wear. Please see our registration form for more information on dress code.
Stafford Dance Academy offers classes for students ranging from age 3 to teens.