Welcome!

July 21, 2016 / admin / Comments Off on Welcome!

Welcome to the WEAD Dance Blog!

Why start a blog?  Good question!  We strive to keep you updated and current with the events going on at WEAD. In addition, we want to provide you with a resource that contains all kinds of information pertaining to dance. This blog will feature posts about events in the studio, etiquette for dance class, information about auditions and performances, nutrition tips, recipes, and ways to keep your dancer strong and healthy. Whether you are a dancer, dance mom, dad, grandma or grandpa, you will surely find something interesting in the WEAD dance blog. Basically, we love everything there is about dance and we want to share it with YOU!

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We’re Building a New Facility!

By Madison Ellington | October 9, 2020

Small Biz Directory

By Madison Ellington | May 4, 2020

Studio Update

By WEADance | March 13, 2020

Madison Ellis, Biography

By Kate Semp | June 3, 2018

We’re Building a New Facility!

By Madison Ellington | October 9, 2020

WEAD is coming back to the West End! To our very own, brand new building! The new space will be located on Ridgefield Parkway at the intersection of Pump Road in the Gleneagles Shopping Center. Look for our Coming Soon sign on the corner! We expect to move in over the summer of 2021! The […]

Small Biz Directory

By Madison Ellington | May 4, 2020

I’ve been thinking a lot about communities lately. In the sense that during this time of isolation and aloneness, it’s the support of our communities that gets us through this. So I took on a little project this weekend for our WEAD community. I have really felt the support from you all, students and parents […]

Studio Update

By WEADance | March 13, 2020

Dear WEAD families, In light of today’s developments surrounding COVID-19, WEAD has made the decision to close for two weeks beginning Saturday, March 14th. We will resume classes on Saturday, March 28th. We will hold classes tomorrow, March 13th, as regularly scheduled.  We have made this decision with the safety of our students, families, and staff […]

Madison Ellis, Biography

By Kate Semp | June 3, 2018

Born and raised in Richmond, Miss Madison’s passion for dance began at West End Academy. From student, to faculty, to now studio owner, she is delighted to carry on the legacy that Miss Mary Munroe began in 1976. Growing up a dancer As a child, dance always came first in Miss Madison’s life. Having been […]

Madison Ellis, Owner and School Director

By Kate Semp | June 3, 2018

Dear WEAD families and friends, My name is Miss Madison Ellis, and I am excited to share with you I am the new owner of West End Academy of Dance. I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself, to share with you my plan for the school, both in the short and long term, […]

2017 Open House

By Kate Semp | July 15, 2017

August 12, 2017 10:00am – 2:00pm Join us to meet our instructors and take a tour of our studio space. Drop in for a  free class or classes and register for our 2017/2018 season. Browse our “yard sale” items. Free Popcorn!

Ensemble Showcase, May 20th, 7 pm showtime

By admin | May 5, 2017

Ensemble Showcase, 7 pm, May 20th from West End Academy of Dance on Vimeo. This year we celebrate five years of Ensemble at West End Academy of Dance. The Ensemble program was designed for the dancer that wanted more opportunity to perform.  Ensemble classes are held weekly at WEADance, and give dancers the chance to […]

Summer Registration is Open

By admin | February 28, 2017

WEADance Summer Schedule is now available and you may register online or in the office. Please call or email the office to discuss any placement questions.

Senior Spotlight

By admin | February 22, 2017

Meet Logan, one of our fabulous seniors! Logan from West End Academy of Dance on Vimeo.

Teacher Spotlight, Miss Rachel

By admin | February 22, 2017

We would like for you to know a little more about our teachers. Rachel from West End Academy of Dance on Vimeo.

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