affiliations

At Westbrook Dance Academy, excellence extends beyond the studio. Our professional affiliations and certifications reflect our commitment to high-quality dance education, ongoing faculty development, student safety, and industry best practices. We are proud to be connected with respected dance organizations that share our dedication to helping every student grow with confidence, creativity, and a strong technical foundation.

Through continued training and engagement with the wider dance community, our instructors expand their knowledge, refine their teaching methods, and bring fresh inspiration into the studio. This commitment supports thoughtful, age-appropriate instruction that challenges students while respecting their individual abilities and stages of development.

Our professional connections reinforce the values at the heart of Westbrook Dance Academy: a passion for dance, respect for each student, and a belief in the importance of lifelong learning. For our dancers and their families, these affiliations represent our continued investment in an educational environment where students feel supported, develop their skills, and take pride in their progress.

circle of excellence

Star Dance Alliance Circle of Excellence Member

www.stardancealliance.com

acrobatic arts

Acrobatic Arts Certified. Acrobatic Arts is a comprehensive program. Simple thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls to the advanced dancer tumbling across the stage.

www.acrobaticarts.com

best on the shoreline

 

Best Dance Studio
Best Ballet Studio
Best Dance Instructor –Julie Reed-Russo
Best Summer Program

 

studio owner alliance

At Westbrook Dance Academy it is our goal to provide our students with the best possible training, and we are committed to the continued education of all our faculty. We are proud to be members of the following organizations and support and adhere to all that they stand for.

International Dance Entrepreneurs Association

www.golddancelife.com

dance educators of america

Certified Members of Dance Educators of America 

www.dancedea.com

Association of Dance
Competitions and Conventions

Associations of Dance Competitions and Conventions

www.theadcc.org

code of ethics

  • Shall be honest and straightforward committing to the principle of integrity in regard to business practices, teaching and other professional activities  and events; treating all stakeholders with fairness and honor. 
  • Shall practice non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry. 
  • Shall respect fellow school owners and/or teachers, refrain from soliciting faculty and/or students.
  • Shall offer dance education with an emphasis on the safety and welfare of all students, maintaining age-appropriate movement, music and costuming. 
  • Shall make continuing education a priority and maintain a qualified faculty, propelling the dance industry forward with innovation, diversity, and creativity.