Elevate
Dance
Academy

Elevate Dance Academy started in 2018 as a vision that with the right training and support, every dancer can become their very best self. That with strong technique, teachers who believe in you, peers who trust you, and a love for the art of dance wherever it takes you, anything is possible.

We serve the Portland-Beaverton regional area as a local dance studio with something for everyone, regardless of skill level or background. We nourish and train young artists, and we have a ton of fun in class.

Dance Is

Technique

Passion

Artistry

Humility

Drive

A variety of dance styles

  • Elevate Dance Academy offers classes at every level from beginner to advanced, from your toddler's first dance class to your graduating senior's competitive company classes.

  • Acro

    Ballet

    Contemporary

    Hip Hop

    Jazz Technique

    Jazz Funk

    Strength & Flex

    Tap

    Lyrical

    Improv

    Tiny Dancer Classes (Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Creative Movement)

    Musical Theater

    Turns & Tricks

Nationally recognized instructors

  • Our teaching staff have a wealth of experience from a diverse variety of backgrounds, making sure our program is well rounded and fresh. Some are performers with local organizations such as Open Space and Oregon Ballet Theater, some have owned previous dance studios, some have won national choreography awards, some have toured internationally performing…we could talk endlessly about our amazing teachers!

  • Meghan Newman - Owner, Studio Director; Contemporary, Musical Theater, Jazz, Strength & Flexibility, Turns + Tricks, Improv, and Company Choreographer

    Mari Juras - Ballet, Pointe, and Strength + Flexibility

    Karlie Evans - Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Turns + Tricks, Strength + Flexibility, Improv, and Company Choreographer

    Tony Carnell - Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Strength + Flexibility, and Company Choreographer

    Kelly Cimeno - Tiny Dancer Classes, Ballet, Lyrical, and Turns

    Bailey Shaw - Ballet

    Savannah Quinn - Acro, Ballet, and Strength + Flexibility

    Scott Maxwell - Acro

    Jisela Bowman - Hip Hop

    Cas Majewski - Tap

    Lauren Laymen - Tiny Dancers, Ballet

Four studios with ample space

  • Our facilities include 3,200 square feet of dance space with separate girls and boys dressing rooms with lockers, a homework area, lobby waiting areas, a main office, and a snack bar. A bonus for non-dancing siblings and parents, our building also houses a pilates studio, swimming pool, basketball court, two indoor soccer fields, a fitness bootcamp, and more!

  • Across our studio spaces, you’ll see a variety of dance equipment like ballet barres, tumbling mats, foam blocks, bands, and more. We also have three studios with marley flooring and one with wooden panels, a good mix to serve the needs of all different styles of dance.

A pre-professional Company

  • As a fully pre-professional competitive program offering the highest level of dance for ages 6-18, our Company dancers and instructors work hard and together achieve big things. Both our in-house and guest choreographers are nationally recognized, and we take great pride in the level of detail we give to our custom-made costumes and props.

  • In a typical year we attend five major events in the Pacific Northwest, and many of our dancers attend optional competition and conventions throughout the West Coast, including national competitions. Competition isn’t everything, but we certainly like to win.

Free trials for everyone

  • We want your child to have fun and experience the joy of movement, uninhibited by any pressures to join our studio beforehand. Take up to four classes in different styles, and see which one fits best for you!

  • Whether your child is new to dance or deeply experienced, we would love to welcome them into class. Our teachers can help make modifications suited to any skill level or specific needs.

Performances with friends

  • Our Jingle and Mingle Winter Show is a great way to celebrate the holidays here at Elevate! Dancers in selected classes will perform fun, holiday-themed pieces for everyone to see. Our performance is followed by a festive afterparty where dancers, families, and staff can sip a cup of hot cocoa, decorate ornaments, and chat!

  • Our End of the Year Show is an exciting event to showcase all of our dancers’ progress this year. Dancers in selected classes, as well as our competitive Company, will perform in our annual show to share their hard work with all of their friends and family. Purchase tickets when they go on sale later this spring!

Located on the 2nd Floor of PDX SportsCenter

Head upstairs once you enter the building and say hi to our office manager!

Our facilities include 3,200 square feet of dance space with separate girls and boys dressing rooms with lockers, a homework area, lobby waiting areas, a main office, and a snack bar. A bonus for non-dancing siblings and parents, our building also houses a pilates studio, swimming pool, basketball court, two indoor soccer fields, a fitness bootcamp, and more!

Looking to rent our studio space for a private, class, workshop, or personal use? Email office@eda.dance for more details!