Alabama Dance Academy | Dance

Located in Hoover, a major suburb of Birmingham, the Alabama Dance Academy provides residents of central Alabama with a state-of-the-art dance instruction facility in the disciplines of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical/contemporary, and pilates. Founded by professional ballet dancer Pamela Merkel in 1995, Alabama Dance Academy enjoys a superb reputation of excellence and is recognized throughout the United States for producing dancers of the highest quality.
Our facilities include three spacious dance studios with professional dance flooring and full-length mirrors, dressing area, large waiting area, a playground and picnic area, and ample parking facilities. These facilities give us what we think is the best dance instruction facility in the Birmingham area. We are not a chain and we do not participate in competitions. Our focus is on providing our dancers with unique performing and training opportunities both locally and throughout the United States. With only one location, we can assure you of the highest quality and integrity in dance training.