Dance Classes in St. Marys, Georgia

Life Is a Performance. Join Our Stage.

Lisa Allen’s Dance Works provides dance instruction for children and teens in St. Marys, Georgia. Students can explore recreational classes, summer programs, community performances, and audition-based competition opportunities in a welcoming studio environment.

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Review current classes by day, age range, and program before enrolling.

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Explore the Curriculum

Learn about available dance styles, age requirements, and prerequisites.

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Summer Dance Programs

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Welcome to Lisa Allen’s Dance Works

Whether your child is entering a studio for the first time or continuing to develop their skills, our team provides structured instruction in a creative and encouraging environment.

About the Studio

Dance Classes and Performance Opportunities in St. Marys Georgia

Lisa Allen’s Dance Works offers dance instruction for children and teens in St. Marys, Georgia. Students can join recreational classes, summer programs, community performances, or audition for competitive opportunities in a welcoming studio environment.


Our instructors teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, pointe, tumble, and dance theatre, with additional performance opportunities throughout the year.

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Programs by Age and Interest

Find the Right Class for Your Dancer

Our programs are organized to help families quickly identify classes that match each dancer’s age, experience, and goals.

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Ages 3–5

Early Childhood Dance

Introductory ballet, tap, tumble, and primary movement classes that help young dancers become comfortable with music, movement, and classroom routines.

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Ages 6–18

School-Age and Teen Classes

Opportunities to train in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tumble, and dance theatre for beginner to experienced students.

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Age & experience vary

Additional Dance Programs

Performance-focused opportunities are available for qualifying students.

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Ages 18+

Adult Yoga

Adult yoga is offered every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Contact the studio for current availability and participation details.

Explore Our Curriculum

Dance and Performing Arts Programs for Every Stage

From introductory classes to continued dance instruction, Lisa Allen's Dance Works offers a broad curriculum for children and teens with different ages, interests, and goals.

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Ballet and Pointe

Build classical technique, alignment, balance, strength, and artistry. Pointe placement requires instructor approval.

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Tap

Develop rhythm, musicality, coordination, and clear footwork through age-appropriate instruction.

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Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary

Explore expressive movement, performance quality, flexibility, and choreography built on strong dance foundations.

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Hip Hop

Learn high-energy movement, musicality, style, and choreography in an engaging class environment.

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Tumble

Develop strength, flexibility, body awareness, and specialty movement skills with appropriate instruction and progression.

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Theatre and Performing Arts

Explore performance through dance theatre and opportunities to develop stage presence and performance skills. Singing instruction is not offered through Lisa Allen’s Dance Works. Additional performing arts and singing opportunities are available through Saltwater Performing Arts.

Why Choose Us

Why Families Choose Lisa Allen's

Families choose our studio for experienced instruction, a wide range of programs, meaningful performance opportunities, and a long-standing connection to the Camden County community.

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Decades of Local Experience

Lisa Allen's Dance Works has been part of the Camden County performing arts community for over 30 years.

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Classes for Many Ages and Levels

Programs are available for young beginners, recreational dancers, experienced students, and competitive performers.

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Performance Opportunities

Students may participate in recitals, community events, festivals, and competition performances.

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Experienced Instructors

Our teaching team provides structured, age-appropriate instruction while supporting technique, creativity, confidence, and progress.

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Award-Winning Competition Team

The nationally recognized Dazzler Competition Team offers dedicated dancers additional training, teamwork, and performance opportunities.

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Community Connection

The studio and its students participate in local schools, churches, festivals, theatre programs, and other community events.

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Studio News

What's Happening at the Studio

Everything currently pinned to the studio board — registration, schedules, summer programs, Dazzler news, and upcoming performances.

Now Open

Registration Now Open

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2026–2027 Season

Current Class Schedule

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Seasonal

Summer Dance Programs

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Competition Team

Dazzler Information

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Save the Date

Upcoming Events

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Meet the Dazzlers

Home of the Award-Winning Dazzler Competition Team

The Dazzler Competition Team gives committed dancers the opportunity to strengthen their technique, work as a team, and represent Lisa Allen's Dance Works at competitions, performances, and community events. Team members continue their studio training while developing stage presence and confidence through additional performance experience.

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Meet Our Instructors

Instruction from a Team That Knows Its Students

Lisa Allen and her teaching team bring experience across dance, performance, movement, and youth instruction. Our instructors provide clear training while helping students feel supported, challenged, and proud of their progress.

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Lisa Allen Brooks

Owner & Director

Lisa has been dancing for over 50 years. She began her dance career at Marilyn School of Dance, in La Crosse, WI, where she performed and choreographed as an ensemble dancer and soloist for their company "Dance, Inc.". After graduating from High School, she joined the United States Navy Seabees...

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Mary Love Ward McCollough

Dance Instructor

Mary Love Ward holds an MFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Florida State University, a BS in Biology with a minor degree in dance from Winthrop University, and is a certified Pilates trainer through the Physical Mind Institute. Ms. Ward began her professional dance career...

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Elisha Cauthen

Dance Instructor

Elisha has been dancing since the age of 2. She is a Lisa Allen’s Dance Works and Dazzler Competition Team alumni. She started competing in dance at age 7 and received numerous awards. At age 10 she became a student teacher and became an instructor at 18. Elisha is a full time instructor...

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Mackenzie Dugan

Assisstant Director and Dance Instructor

Miss Mac is a former dancer at Lisa Allen's Dance Works and was on the Dazzler's competition team when she was younger. She has grown up being involved with the community and has always enjoyed performing. In high school she was a part of the dance program...

Recognized in Camden County

Awards on the Studio Wall

Recognition earned in our own community and on the competition floor — by the dancers, the families, and the instructors who show up every season.

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Best of Camden County 2025

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Studio of Excellence Award

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2025 Business of the Year

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Studio on Fire Award

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Technical Excellence Award

Reviews

What Camden County Families Say

Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What ages do you teach?

    Dance classes are available for children and teens, beginning at age 3. Age ranges and prerequisites are listed with each curriculum offering. Adult yoga is offered separately on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

  • How do I choose the right class?

    Review the Curriculum and current Class Schedule, or email the studio for help selecting a class based on age and experience.

  • How do I register and pay?

    Families can use the online registration and account system to enroll, manage class information, and access available payment resources.

  • What should my child wear?

    Dress code and shoe requirements vary by class. Review the studio policies and class information before purchasing attire.

  • Are beginner classes available?

    Yes. The studio offers introductory and beginner options for several age groups and dance styles.

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