Where movement becomes legacy.

Season XIVDance studio, Baton Rouge

Classes, competition teams and worship ministry for dancers from 12 months to adult.

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  • XIV

    Seasons of dance in Baton Rouge, and counting

  • 12mo

    Our youngest dancers start in Mommy & Me

  • $65

    A month for your first regular class

  • 5

    Teams and performing groups

A studio built on excellence.

Winter Dance Company provides quality, affordable dance instruction for ages 12 months to adult, led by a trained staff in a positive, nurturing atmosphere.

Every dancer works on creativity, performance quality, style and musicality. Our staff focuses on the whole dancer through training, dance education and real stages: a mid-year and end-of-season recital, community programs, productions, competitions and performances.

We teach private and group lessons in ballet, pre-pointe and pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, liturgical and mime, cheernastics, lyrical, step, HBCU-style dance and contemporary.

Winter D. McCray
Artistic Director
Tina Turner
Studio Manager
Laconga Hilliard
Office Manager
Instructors and assistants
10 instructors, 5 dance assistants

Nine ways to move, one family.

From a toddler's first steps to audition-only contemporary, every class runs one hour and the dress code applies to all.

  • 01

    Ballet & Tap. Ballet & Jazz.

    Combo classes, ages 3 to 11, Monday and Tuesday

    Young dancers get two styles in one hour: ballet barre and center work, the rhythm and syncopation of tap, and their first choreographed dances.

  • 02

    Hip Hop

    Ages 5 to 17, Wednesday

    Technique, choreography and freestyle, plus strength, flexibility and conditioning.

  • 03

    HBCyou

    Ages 5 to 17, Tuesday

    High-energy class in the styles of popular HBCU dance teams.

  • 04

    Ballet / Pre-Pointe

    Ages 10 to 17, Wednesday

    Core strength, balance and correct foot and ankle work for a safe move to pointe.

  • 05

    Jazz & Technique Fusion

    Ages 7 to 17, Tuesday

    Cardio, core and technique for alignment, extensions, control and splits.

  • 06

    Contemporary / African Jazz

    Ages 10 to 17, audition only

    Caribbean, African, Marabi, swing and jazz roots, with turns, jumps and storytelling.

  • 07

    Cheernastics & Pom

    Ages 8 to 13, Wednesday

    Cheers, chants, basic stunts and sharp, synchronized pom routines.

  • 08

    Liturgical / Mime

    Ages 12 to adult, Saturday

    Ballet, lyrical, jazz, contemporary and dramatic interpretation, danced as worship.

  • 09

    Mommy & Me

    Ages 12 to 35 months, Saturday at 10:00 AM, 45 minutes

    Parents and caregivers dance along as little ones learn balance, coordination and basic steps through songs, stories and play.

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The week at the studio.

Season XIV classes run Monday to Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Monday 3 classes

  1. Combo #1, Ballet & TapAges 3 to 4
  2. Combo #2, Ballet & TapAges 5 to 7
  3. Combo #3, Ballet & JazzAges 8 to 11

Tuesday 6 classes

  1. Combo #1, Ballet & TapAges 3 to 4
  2. Intermediate Jazz & Technique FusionAges 11 to 17
  3. Beginner's Jazz & Technique FusionAges 7 to 10
  4. HBCyou MinisAges 5 to 9
  5. Contemporary / African Jazz AuditionAges 10 to 17
  6. HBCyou JuniorsAges 10 to 17

Wednesday 6 classes

  1. Cheernastics / Pom DanceAges 8 to 13
  2. Hip Hop MinisAges 5 to 7
  3. Ballet / Pre-Pointe, BeginnersAges 10 to 17
  4. Hip Hop JuniorsAges 8 to 11
  5. Ballet / Pre-Pointe, Advanced AuditionAges 10 to 17
  6. Hip Hop SeniorsAges 12 to 17

Saturday 2 classes

  1. Mommy & MeAges 12 to 35 months, 45 minutes
  2. Liturgical / MimeAges 12 to adult

Simple monthly tuition.

The dance season runs 10 months, September through June. First month's tuition is due at registration.

Payments are accepted online only, through your parent and student portal.

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$65/mo

Regular classes, first class

Ballet & Tap and Ballet & Jazz combos, Hip Hop Minis, Juniors and Seniors, HBCyou Minis and Juniors.

$40/mo

Each additional class

Add more styles for $40 a month per class.

$40/mo

Specialty classes

Cheernastics and Pom, Contemporary and African Jazz, Liturgical and Mime, Mommy & Me, Technique and Jazz Fusion, Ballet and Pre-Pointe.

$45

Registration

Non-refundable, per student.

A $30 late fee applies on the 10th of the month. Recital and production fees are billed separately during the season.

Teams that take the stage.

Auditions for FlyGirls and Legends In The Making are held each July and August.

FlyGirls

Competition and performance team

An elite performance team built on precision, power and presence. Members audition every year and commit to both academics and the team, with poise, discipline and confidence on and off the floor.

flygirls@winterdanceco.com
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Expressions of Praise

Liturgical and mime ministry

Dance as a means to worship, uplift and edify the body of Christ, through ballet, lyrical, jazz, contemporary and dramatic interpretation. Directed by Winter D. McCray and Nataklemia Green, who select the members.

winterdanceco@gmail.com
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Legends In The Making

Unisex hip hop team, ages 6 to 21

Since 2015, the only official unisex hip hop competition and performance team in their age division right here in Baton Rouge. They have danced college halftime shows, the Miss Black Louisiana USA Pageant and a Carnival Cruise.

litm@winterdanceco.com
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Book FlyGirls, Expressions of Praise or Legends In The Making for your event, church, school or celebration.

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Summer camp, June 7 to July 2.

For ages 8 to 14 at the studio: daily dance classes, Hour Power core review, motivational speakers, theme days, student choreography and field trips, ending on the annual recital stage. Styles include HBCU-style, pom, hip hop, jazz, ballet, contemporary and liturgical.

40openings for
summer 2027
  • $65Registration: camp T-shirt, drawstring bag and hair bow
  • $140Weekly fee, due Monday of camp week. Siblings save $15
  • $120Recital fee: costume, accessories, trophy and certificate
  • $30Per week for early drop-off at 7:30 AM and late pick-up at 4:30 PM

Registration opens April 5th, in person at the studio, Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

Call (225) 650-5841
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Coming up this season.

Key dates and deadlines for Season XIV families.

  1. Souvenir ads for the 2027 recital bookletLast day to pay March 17th
  2. Thanksgiving holidaysStudio closed
  3. Christmas and New Year's holidaysStudio closed
  4. Black History Production tickets on sale$15, ages 3 and up
  5. Recital costume fee due$175 per class
  6. MLK holidayStudio closed
  7. Mardi Gras holidaysStudio closed
  8. Black History ProductionRehearsal Thursday, Feb 18
  9. Recital production fee due$275 per child
  10. RecitalRehearsal Monday, Jun 21

Common questions.

What ages do you teach?

Ages 12 months to adult. Mommy & Me starts at 12 months with a parent or caregiver, combo classes start at age 3, and Liturgical / Mime runs from 12 years to adult.

How much is tuition?

Tuition starts at $65 a month for the first regular class and $40 for each additional class. Specialty classes are $40 a month, and registration is $45 per student.

When is the studio open?

Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 to 8:30 PM, with Saturday classes in the morning. The studio season runs September 14th to June 17th.

How do I make a payment?

Payments are accepted online only, through the parent and student portal. Log in to view your account and pay.

How does my dancer join a team?

Auditions for FlyGirls and Legends In The Making are held each July and August. Expressions of Praise members are selected by the directors.

Ready to join the family?

Register online or stop by the studio Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

Studio hoursMonday to Wednesday, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
September 14th to June 17th

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