Our Studio

About Bristol Dance Academy

A home for every dancer since 2007

Focused on Technique & Storytelling

When Bristol Dance Academy opened its doors, we had one teacher committed to offering quality ballet, hip-hop, and clogging classes.

As our students grew older, the studio expanded its offerings. We added lyrical, contemporary, tap, jazz, tumbling and acro into the mix and started offering classes for ages 3 to adult.

Now, almost 20 years later, we have thirteen talented dance and tumbling teachers, two administrative staff members, and many student teachers. Our state-of-the-art dance space has four large studios continuously booked from morning to evening.

We’re the largest competitive dance studio in the Tri-Cities. But, while we’re fueled by competition and excellence, that doesn’t make us exclusive. We want Bristol Dance Academy to be a home for every dancer, so we offer a full recreational dance program as well. Each student becomes part of our dance family as soon as they step into the studio.

Highlighted Performances

Our Awards

We combine our dancer’s strengths with our instructor’s exceptional ability to clean a dance to produce award-winning choreography.

2020

Epic Dance Showcase National Champions

2021

NexStar National Champions

2022

KAR Finalist

2 Time

Clogging Champions of America National Champions

2 Time

NCHC clogging National Champions

BDA Staff

Kristi Curtin

Owner/Director

Kirsten Barnett

Lyrical, Hip Hop, Clogging, Technique

Bridget Burke

Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, Technique

Kathryn Curtin

Tots, Ballet, Clogging

Marcy Foster

Office Manager

Katie Greene

Ballet, Technique

Ashley Harrell

Ballet, Technique, Lyrical

Robin Harrell

Office Manager

Amy Hewitt

Tots, Jazz, Acro, Clogging

Pat Holden

Ballet, Pointe

Kimberlyn Schmidt

Acro, Tumbling

Hunter Leedy

Acro, Tumbling

Kasia Oliver

Tap, Technique

Marli Qualls

Tots, Hip Hop, Technique

BDA has a team of student assistant instructors dedicated to supporting teachers and nurturing the growth of dancers to their fullest potential.

Let’s Dance

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