NS Dance Academy is dedicated to teaching the art of dance in a fun and welcoming atmosphere for students of all ages.
Our focus is to ensure proper use of the body while developing artistry and self-expression in each dancer.
09/12/2026
Our classical Nutcracker is a tradition Brentwood and Franklin hold close to their hearts. The community pride, the dancers’ dedication, and the magic of the holiday season all come together on our stage.
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09/11/2026
Level IV — fierce, powerful young women stepping into their strength. The red‑smoke backdrop captures exactly who they are: bold, driven, and unstoppable in their training.
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📸 Photo Credit: Lydia McRae Nashville Wedding Photographer
mornings are when we do our weekly check‑ins — dancers take on a more challenging combination, push each other toward a higher level, and take time to write down corrections and notes for the week ahead. We have fun, we stay focused, and we get the job done.
“So proud of these young dancers for beginning their ballet careers with the best work ethic a teacher could ever dream of.” — Mr. Nicolas
Audition today to join us for an incredible season. Visit our website NSDANCEACADEMY.com to learn more. 🩰
09/10/2026
We’re so excited to share our Level III dancers for the 26/27 season portrait. Watching this group grow, evolve, and create new memories together is one of the best parts of what we do.
A huge thank‑you to Lydia for capturing this beautiful moment and for always supporting our dancers and our school. Stay tuned — more photos from each level are coming.
📸 Photo Credit: Lydia McRe
09/09/2026
Meet Olivia Chillon, beginning her first year as a Pre‑Professional Day Program dancer. Her hard work, dedication, and passion shine in every class. She’s transitioned from our night program and is bringing all her personal development and training skills into the morning — and it shows.
Join Olivia and our incredible dancers — sign up at NSDANCEACADEMY.com.
09/08/2026
Tradition and magic all in one photo. ✨
Today we celebrate our Marie with the sweetest moment — Catherine and her mom, Aleah, together through Canva, holding the same Nutcracker doll Aleah danced with years ago.
Aleah once performed the role of Marie during her ballet career, and now her daughter, one of our Pre‑Professional Day Program dancers, is stepping into the role and bringing even more magic to this holiday season. Two generations, one role, and one very special Nutcracker doll carrying their story forward.
Come celebrate this beautiful production and watch Catherine shine on stage with over 70 dancers.
🎟️Tickets are almost gone — purchase yours now at nsdanceacademy.com.
Saturdays at NSDA are where all the Nutcracker magic happens! ✨
During the week, our dancers focus on technique, building strong foundations, musicality, and clean coordination — all preparing them for our full day of rehearsals every Saturday.
At NSDA, we’re proud to have mentors who not only teach but also perform, giving our dancers a real professional experience. Besides Mr. Nicolas always bringing world‑class talent to the stage, Ms. Andrea, our Day Program ballet teacher, is also part of this year’s Nutcracker cast as the Lead of the Reed Pipes. It’s a true gift to have such an exceptional teacher and dancer guiding our students.
Here’s a little sneak peek of Mr. Nicolas rehearsing his new Reed Pipes choreography with Ms. Andrea as the lead dancer — artistry, precision, and inspiration all in one moment. 🩰🔥
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Powerful jumps, clean pirouettes, and controlled technique — our dancers are finishing strong before a fun long weekend. We’re beyond grateful for a community that keeps our classes full and brings so much hard work into the studio.
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09/02/2026
98° outside. Winter wonderland inside.
Cool off in the Land of Snow with Brentwood’s Classical production of The Nutcracker. Get your tickets today for ultimate holiday tradition with NSDA!
Tickets available at NSDANCEACADEMY.com🎟️
A glimpse inside our growing Character department — where dancers learn mindset, intention, and the unique personality behind every variation. At NSDA, every dancer has a place, and we’re committed to building versatile artists who can take on anything a choreographer or life throws their way.
We’re so excited to see their progress and to watch our dancers bring these character skills into Don Quixote this spring.
We’re still accepting dancers for the 26/27 season.
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| Monday | 9am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |