LET’S DANCE2025-09-17T07:21:00-05:00

Sept 29- Oct 4, 2025

LET’S DANCE

Join us for a week of free dance classes for students ages 18 months to 18 years old! Your dance family is waiting!

Saskia Harmon - Dance Studio Director

Saskia Harmon
Dance Director

welcome

Hi there! My name is Saskia and I’m the Dance Director here at ROOTS Academy!

I’d like to invite you to Let’s Dance Week this September 29th – October 4th. All new students are welcome to try a class absolutely free, with no obligations. Come meet our caring and talented mentors, experience a ROOTS dance class, and make some friends!

Free trial dance classes are available for ages 18 months through 18 years!

Classes do fill quickly, so to ensure your child has a spot we do encourage you to register them right away! Only classes with availability will have free trial spots.

Our dance family is waiting! It won’t be the same without you!

-Saskia

If you have any questions, feel free to email dance@rootsacademy.com or call/text us at 615-804-1177. Ready to get started? Click here to view our dance schedule.

Dance Classes

to register: Choose your preferred class, view the schedule, then click register by your desired class!
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Parent & Me Classes

Ages: 18 Months To 3 Years Old

Parent & Me dance classes in Franklin, Tennessee, let parents or caregivers bond with their child while learning dance basics in a fun, supportive setting.

Toddler Dance Classes

Ages: 2-3 Years Old

Toddler classes introduce young dancers ages 2+ to creative ballet movement, music, and classroom skills in a nurturing environment. Must be potty-trained.

Preschool Musical Theatre

Ages: 3-5 Years Old

Preschool Musical Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee, introduces 3-5-year-olds to music, instruments, and dance through fun themed activities.

Preschool Dance Classes

Ages: 3-4 Years Old

Preschool dance classes in Franklin, Tennessee, are available for ages 3 and 4, Monday through Saturday. Students explore Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, and Tumbling in a fun and engaging environment.

Petite Dance Classes

Ages: 5 Years Old

Petite dance classes in Franklin, Tennessee, are available for dancers age 5 and enrolled in Kindergarten. Monday through Saturday. Students learn Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Tumbling, and more in an exciting, skill-building environment.

Peewee Dance Classes

Ages: 6 Years Old

Peewee dance classes in Franklin, Tennessee, are available for age 6, Monday through Saturday. Students learn Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Tumbling, and more in an exciting, skill-building environment.

Mini Dance Classes

Ages: 7-8 Years Old

Mini dance classes in Franklin, Tennessee, are available for ages 7 and 8, Monday through Saturday. Students build skills in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Tumbling, and more in a fun, supportive setting.

Junior Dance Classes

Ages: 9-11 Years Old

Junior dance classes in Franklin, Tennessee, are available for ages 9-11 at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students explore Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Musical Theater, Skills, Lyrical, and more in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Teen/Senior Dance Classes

Ages: 12-18 Years Old

Teen (12-14) and Senior (15-18) dance classes in Franklin, Tennessee, are offered Monday through Saturday at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students can train in Jazz, Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Hip Hop, Acro, Musical Theater, Tap, Lyrical, Fusion, and Skills.

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Our History

Since January 2013, ROOTS Dance has grown from a small class of 15 dancers and one dance studio to offering nearly 200 competitive and recreational classes for more than 800 dancers with six dance studios. Experience our journey by watching this video.

testimonials

Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what some of our families have to say about their ROOTS experience.

4.9 Over 84 Reviews
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Kimberly Battinelli
Amazing management and top-tier mentors combined with talented youth equals something amazing in the making! Exit/In, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 7 pm. Tickets available here.
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Garry Hodges
Awesome place for young people, of all ages, to learn music.
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Brenda Mazzanti
My daughter is excited to go every week for her piano lessons. Also love the vibe, staff and communication.
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Kelly Mayes
Can’t say enough about this incredible company.
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Jennie Miller
My daughter has been taking voice lessons at Roots for about a month, and she loves it! Rachel is great with her and her confidence is growing! Every aspect of Roots' operation is top notch, from their facility to their scheduling software, which makes it super easy to manage your account and rescheduling lessons, if necessary. I highly recommend!
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Sonja Peterson
We love this place!! Everyone is so positive and encouraging.
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Natalie Spradlin
Wonderful community of mentors and teachers and families. Wholesome and nurturing. Striving for excellence. We have benefited from being a part of the Roots family!
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Julie K
We can not say enough wonderful things about this place!! We love the owners, mentors and all the dance families here. My daughter has danced for 10 years, but we have only been at Roots for 4 years. It has been a good balance for her of school, school dance and studio dance. The mentors are amazing and so talented. They love love their students and teach them so much more than just dance. This place is where is the the happiest!! It is truly her second home!!!! And we couldn't has for a better place for her to be!
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Allison McGavin
My daughter and I love Roots. Cozy, professional, and safe place for your child to learn dance or music!
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Kayla Berry
My daughter LOVES roots! We had a great first semester at roots!
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Beth Franklin
Roots is truly our home away from home. From the first time we walked into Roots, our daughter loved it! Everyone has been so gracious and kind and is invested in the growth and wellbeing of each child.
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Kristi Meyer
My daughter has been dancing at Roots Dance Academy for the past 4 years, and I truly can’t say enough good things about this place. As a mom, it means the world to see my 12-year-old not only grow as a dancer, but also gain confidence, resilience, and character.

The mentors at Roots genuinely invest in each child—on and off the dance floor. They care deeply and create an environment that feels like family. There’s a strong sense of community among the parents as well, and it’s clear that the focus goes far beyond just choreography or technique.

Roots has helped shape my daughter in the best way, and we’re so grateful to be part of such a supportive and inspiring studio.
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sarah baugh
My daughter started with ROOTS music with a summer camp and continued with vocal and songwriting lessons throughout the year . Her mentors are excellent and she’s getting such a great education. She’s getting the perfect combination of techniques and skills while her mentors help her find her own voice and prepare her for what she wants to do in the future with music. The staff and mentors are so helpful, friendly and encouraging. We highly recommend ROOTS!
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Lia Davidson
Amazing mentors and staff. They care about the whole child and there is nothing like the community of families at Roots! Can’t recommend enough for a welcoming, encouraging studio that is focused on excellence as well!
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Ava Shaw
I will forever love this place I have danced here since I was 5 and don’t regret one bit of dancing at roots. If you are looking for a new experience come here. Also you are apart of an amazing family come and join us
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Terri Walker
Roots is such a special place! My granddaughter has been playing guitar for a few years and we decided to try Roots. The staff and kids are so friendly and welcoming. She loves her teachers and the band members. Also enjoy the professional entertainers and guest speakers they have to come in to work with the kids. I feel it is more than just giving a lesson in music but life as well. We look forward to coming back after summer break.
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Shelley Clingan
This studio is wonderful. Our daughter was challenged and strengthened not only as a dancer but a person.
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Otis Rickman
RMAFEST2023 was a hit. The kids are so talented and mentors/teachers are awesome!
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Beth Franklin Smith
We have absolutely loved our experience with Roots since we moved to Franklin a few years ago. From the moment our daughter came to her first dance class, we have been greeted with such kindness. Her mentors truly encourage her to be her best. Our son is now taking piano lessons this year and loves it as well. We are grateful for our experience.
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Shelly Fletcher
We just completed our first year at Roots Dance Academy and it was magical. The mentors that encourage and teach the dancers are incredibly talented and kind. The growth that my dancer experienced was so fun to watch! And the friendships formed are so special! If you are looking for a studio for your dancer to grow technically, while also growing in character and friendship, this is your spot.
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Heather Shadd
My daughter found her place, the place where she feels most her. The theatre program @ Roots is amazing! The mentors, directors, all pour so much of their heart, soul, & sweat into what they do. I highly recommend Roots!
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Isaac Castillo
The experience in taking my daughter has been amazing. She has improved so much and she enjoys the voice instructors. I highly recommend Roots!
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monica M
My daughter has been with roots the past 5 years. The staff is wonderful and the teachers are amazing. The kids are super sweet. It is very family oriented. I highly recommend ROOTS! We are sad that our move brings us away from them! We will miss you guys.
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Mike Jones
Dave is fantastic at Roots! Extremely nice guy and works really well with my son
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Natasha Stoneking
Proud to call ROOTS our home... such an amazing group of talented kids and even better leaders! It's been so much fun to see the evolution of this studio over the past 5 years = cannot wait to see what the next 5 look like!
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Tana Holanova
The BEST what you can get in this area! And I really mean it.
Doesn´t matter if you take voice, instrument or dance class, you will get the bets. My daughter takes music lessons for 3 years and I would never change.
And the band program is just cool, the kids feel like rock stars!
Can´t wait for another showcase on your stage!
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Maria Roate
Our family has loved being a part of the Roots community : )
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Michael Shinn
Jen and her team are a great group of people. They do awesome work. Definitely recommend!
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Jason Johnson
Our daughter has been attending Roots for several years. She has participated in dance for several years, and also did voice classes for a few years. While our daughter has Muscular Dystrophy, Roots mentors and leaders have always been very accommodating and inclusive of her special needs and abilities. She always felt welcome and cared for at Roots. As parents, we always knew that our daughter was at a safe and trusted environment at Roots. Thank you so much! Roots is a fantastic well run inclusive organization.
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Diana Nerusceac
We love Roots Academy! All people who work in Roots are very professional, knowledgeable, skillful, patient, energetic and fun to work with and learn from. I highly recommend this place.
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dance mentors
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Teaching isn’t just about learning techniques. Our students are led by passionate and well-trained professionals who recognize their greater role in students’ lives. To refine your search for a dance mentor, select your desired style from the options below.

2025-26 Season

Dance Class Tuition

A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due at enrollment for each dance season.

Class Per Month Sibling
Toddler $82 $73.80
1 Class $100 $90
2 Classes $165 $148.50
3 Classes $190 $171
4 Classes $217 $195.30
5 Classes $240 $216
6 Classes $260 $234
7 Classes $285 $256.50
Unlimited $310 $279

our guarantee

We are so confident you're going to love your experience at ROOTS Academy that we guarantee your satisfaction for the first 30 days (four classes or lessons), or your money back.

The ROOTS Difference

As a member of the ROOTS community, you’ll enjoy the full array of benefits that all our students receive, even as an in-home student.

  • Growth-Mindset Teaching Approach

    We inspire our students to view challenges as opportunities for growth, fostering a resilient and determined attitude that extends beyond music education and into all aspects of life.

  • Employees, not Contractors

    Our commitment to hiring mentors as studio employees, rather than third-party contractors, ensures a mutual dedication to their professional growth and the success of our students.

  • Central Support Team

    Our central office manages scheduling and billing inquiries for hassle-free lesson management, allowing our instructors to focus on top-quality teaching.

  • Rapid Response Commitment

    Our team is committed to exceptional customer service, ensuring rapid response to your calls, emails, or texts during regular business hours.

  • Satisfaction Guaranteed

    If not satisfied after four classes in 30 days, choose between a refund or switching mentors, guaranteeing your satisfaction.

  • Parent-Approved Excellence

    You can count on our 5-star reviews and parent-voted awards for trusted, top-quality dance education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which class is right for me?2025-06-03T18:43:01-05:00

The first step to determining the appropriate class for your dancer is to find the appropriate age division.

  • Toddler (ages 1.5 – 3)
  • Preschool (ages 3-4)
  • Petite (5)
  • Peewee (6)
  • Mini (ages 7-8)
  • Junior (ages 9-11)
  • Teen (ages 12-14)
  • Senior (ages 15-18)

All dancers must be the proper age by August 15th for their group.

Once you know which group is best, you can view the classes available. We have two types of classes – open and placement. Open classes require no dance experience. Placement classes are more advanced for dancers with previous experience. For placement classes, the ROOTS dance staff would love to set up an evaluation in a class with your dancer.

What if the class I want to enroll in is full and waitlisted?2023-10-19T15:55:35-05:00

If the class you’re interested in is already full, please sign up for the waitlist. This ensures you’ll be alerted if a spot opens up. If a space becomes available, we’ll reach out to confirm your interest. Only once a spot is secured for you will you be charged for tuition.

Where do I purchase my dance clothes and shoes?2023-02-27T21:00:09-06:00

We recommend purchasing all dance attire at Bellissimo, a dance boutique right here in Franklin. The address is 790 Jordan Road, Franklin, TN 37067. 

Are there any dance class options for adults?2025-05-06T13:37:29-05:00

At this time, we do not offer any ROOTS adult dance classes.

However, check out some ROOTS friends who host classes at the studio during the week.

Area 54 HipHop classes are in the evenings during the week. Check them out here

b.fab.fitness offers an amazing adult fitness class at the studio! Check them out here.

Ignite offers a professional training program for dancers, singers, and performers aspiring to be in the
Entertainment Industry & professionals wanting to further their training!. Check them out here.

If I miss a dance class, can I make it up?2023-02-01T14:28:31-06:00

Sure! During the months of September through January a make-up class may be scheduled for a missed Toddler, Preschool, Peewee or Mini level class up to one month after the missed class. Students are welcome to make up their class during another class time at their same level or below, as long as the class isn’t already at full studio capacity. Simply email us at dance@rootsacademy.com to let us know that you will be out for your class to schedule a make-up class. After January, make-up classes are not offered due to recital preparation. Please keep in mind that make-ups are not offered for missed classes due to inclement weather, holidays, or Recital Picture Week.

How do I withdraw from my dance class?2019-12-30T11:36:17-06:00

If for any reason you wish to withdraw from your class, we would love to talk with you. Give us a call at (615) 804-1177 or email dance@rootsacademy.com. If you are sure you’d like to withdraw, please complete the withdrawal form.

How do I claim the 30-day money back guarantee?2025-01-07T13:57:22-06:00

The money-back guarantee is based on the following requirements:

  • The student is required to attend four consecutive weeks of lessons/classes
  • Parent/student must notify the front office regarding their dissatisfaction by the third week, giving us an opportunity to improve your learning experience.
  • Refunds will be paid by check and delivered within 10-14 business days.
When is the dance recital?2025-05-06T13:26:48-05:00

The

2026

Dance Recital will be held at

The Fisher Center at Belmont University

on

2025-2026 Dates TBD

.

When dates are announced, we suggest reserving those dates to ensure that you are available. Rehearsal times and more details will be communicated in the Spring semester.

Where is the annual dance recital?2023-10-19T15:57:24-05:00

The

2026

dance recital will be held at

The Fisher Center at Belmont University

. For more details please go to the recital page.

Who participates in the annual dance recital?2023-10-19T15:57:45-05:00

All Preschool (Ages 3-5), Peewee (5-6) Mini (7-8), Junior (9-11), Teen (12-15) and Senior (15-18) dancers participate in the recital. The following classes will NOT perform a routine in Recital: Toddler, Acro, Pre-Pointe, and Skills

questions?

If you have any questions about our dance program, please don’t hesitate to call, text or email us. Our hours are Monday – Saturday from 12pm – 6pm.

SASKIA HARMON – Dance Director
JESSICA STILLMAN – Competition Manager
RILEY GOUDY – Competition Coordinator
MELISSA BULLINGTON – Preschool Manager
JEN BURNS – Dance Operations Manager
KATHLEEN MCPHERSON – Dance Operations Coordinator

SASKIA HARMON
Dance Director

JESSICA STILLMAN
Competition Manager

MELISSA BULLINGTON
Preschool Manager

JEN BURNS
Dance Operations Manager

KATHLEEN MCPHERSON
Dance Operations Coordinator

Music offers in-studio, in-home, and online music lessons on piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, ukulele, songwriting, music production, and more! Band, ensemble and group classes are also available.

Dance offers a wide array of preschool, recreational, and competitive dance classes for ages 18 months to 18 years. Classes are available Monday through Saturday in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, acro, and more.

Musical Theatre combines acting, singing, and dancing into one story-filled show. Classes, camps and productions are available for ages 7-18 years.

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