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We at State of the Arts (SOTA) feel passionately
about the art of dance and its effect
on the individual and the community as a whole.

The SOTA dance center was founded in 2001 by Janette M. Sullivan as a center of excellence in dance training. It was established to foster, inspire and promote the study and appreciation of dance.

 
Statistics reveal the benefits of studying a performing art are impressive, with students achieving 40% better academically.
 
The students at SOTA are all affected by their lessons differently and we take that responsibility quite seriously. The positive effects of a higher self-esteem, improved posture, self-expression, physical and mental conditioning, and the pure joy of movement are what give us the most satisfaction. The end result of this training — students who are creative thinkers with an ability to push themselves to higher achievements.

Our philosophy is to insist from each student, whether or not a professional career is planned, put in the very best effort of which he or she is capable, and to give in return exceptional training and classes. All classes are taught by professional teachers and performers who take care to provide the quality and attention the student deserves, paying close attention to your child’s artistic and physical development.

Our teachers' experience in all forms of dance spans years of performing and teaching at every level. To broaden our students’ appreciation and understanding, the school offers an incomparable program of special events, including the unique opportunity to perform with and learn from professional guest artists and teachers.

The faculty is a unique and diverse group of practicing professional dancers and teachers who earnestly share their creative expertise with our students. The instructors are caring and provide a positive teaching and learning environment that not only challenges students to achieve excellence in the development of their talents but also nurtures the student’s emotional growth as well.

The faculty also assists our exceptional young dancers who are preparing for company auditions, intensive summer programs and college applications. Our dancers’ acceptance rate is superb. We believe classical ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms, and accomplishing a solid ballet foundation is crucial to becoming a professional dancer of any style.

We offer a full spectrum of dance and movement classes for children and adults, professionals and recreational dancers alike. State of the Arts is a institution for performing, visual and creative arts. It is a learning center and professional company in-residence both committed to artistic excellence, offering a well-balanced aesthetically and challenging arts program.

We encourage students to take risks, challenge themselves and experience a wide variety of dance and art forms.

Class size is limited to provide more individualized instruction and maintain the quality of the learning experience.We provide a comprehensive program of artistic, creative and academic development. The school empowers students to become leaders, challenging them with innovative ideas as they prepare for professional careers.

SOTA is dedicated to nurturing the community it serves. With a collective goal of re-energizing the art forms, we will, together, develop outreach programs and local performances, through a group of committed dancers, musicians, artists and arts presenters.

The best way to experience what we do is to come in observe or take a class.