Welcome
Southern Appalachian Dance Center was conceived in May of 2024 by Olivia Ratliff. Southern Appalachian Dance Center is more than just a dance studio. It is a community of artists in Southern Appalachia committed to the cultivation of individual talent, to the joy, the work, the focus, and the abandonment of dance. Classes are offered seven days a week at various levels in ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, theatre dance, and conditioning.
Our Story
Southern Appalachian Dance Center derived from Southern Appalachian Dance Collective. Based out of Abingdon, VA, Southern Appalachian Dance Collective is a 501(c)(3) suitcase-style company that has performed at several venues around the Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee area. Originally known as Olina Dance Collective, Southern Appalachian Dance Collective was re-established by Olivia Ratliff in 2023.
Southern Appalachian Dance Center is the epicenter for Southern Appalachia's dance community. It is home to many of the area's most renowned instructors and choreographers, and a training ground for aspiring dancers. On any given day, one may take class alongside today's performers and seasoned veterans from performing companies like Southern Appalachian Dance Collective, Theatre Bristol, Barter Theatre, Charlottesville Ballet, Roanoke Ballet Theatre, and more!
Southern Appalachian Dance Center is a celebrated space. The new facility brings an old-world ambiance and a steady pulse of creativity. It's a cultural hub, an artistic resource, and treasure for Southern Appalachia.
Contact
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276-608-7509