12/03/2025
Our young dance artists were delighted to be part of Christmas at The Mill! ‘Tis the season for twirling! 🎄🩰
Superior classical ballet conservatory training for the dedicated student (ages 2-19). is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation.
For additional information contact Artistic Director, Theresa Shampine at: [email protected] The Theodora Dance Conservatory, Inc.
12/03/2025
Our young dance artists were delighted to be part of Christmas at The Mill! ‘Tis the season for twirling! 🎄🩰
11/20/2025
🍬 Come and experience the enchanting Land of Sweets! Dancers will take you on a dreamlike journey filled with snowflakes, delicious treats, and magical toys. 🍬
Tickets now on sale!
🎀 Performance Dates:
Saturday, December 6th at 3pm
Saturday, December 6th at 7pm
Sunday, December 7th at 3pm
🎀 Performance Location:
Cherokee High School Theatre
🩰 Join us for this magical season don’t miss out on this special tradition! 🩰
Use the link below to purchase your tickets now:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/9095/theodoradanceconservatory
09/02/2025
Visit us at Minis at The Mill & �🌻 Come Grow with Us! 🌻
Come grow with us as we bid adieu to the summer sun and colors with story time, twirling, & dancing on the green at The Mill on Etowah!! 🩰��Enjoy sunflowers, ribbons, bubbles, and more! We will be on the lookout for tiny tiptoes and smiles!
🩰 What: Pirouettes & Picture Books presented by Theodora Dance Conservatory
📅 When: Tomorrow! Wednesday, September 3
⏰ Time: 10am
💜 Ages: 2 yrs old+ with caregiver
🌻 Where: On the green at The Mill on Etowah, Canton
💲 Cost: FREE!
🧺 What to Bring: A blanket for you and your little one to sit on
07/11/2025
NEW! Classical Variations
Summer Intensive July 2025
Theodora Dance Conservatory is excited to offer pre-professional summer training to the dedicated young artists of northwest Georgia. Enjoy training with other disciplined dancers in a nurturing and individualized environment and maximize your artistic and technical growth this summer. Come join us at our beautiful, professional studios at The Mill on Etowah.
During our Classical Variations week long intensive, students will receive daily ballet, pointe, and classical variation classes. Sign up for the entire week or choose to come day by day as your schedule allows. Dancers must be at least at an intermediate level and have a minimum of 1 year of pointe training. Advanced dancers and college age students welcome. We are ready to move the world!
Classical Variations Summer Intensive: July 2025
Dates
June 14 - June 18 | Monday - Friday
Times
10am - 2pm
Levels
Intermediate through advanced with a minimum of 1 year of pointe training
Ages
13+ | Advanced dancers and college age students welcome
Tuition:
$50 per day or
$200 for the entire week Monday - Friday (20% discount)
07/02/2025
Adult Ballet Class Summer Offering
July Session 2025
Join us for Ballet & After Class Beverages on Wednesday evenings
Summer Dates:
Wednesday July 2, July 9, July 16
Time:
6:00-7:30pm
Level:
Beginning Intermediate - Advanced
This is also a great class if you danced as a child and are interested in rekindling your passion!
Class Bonus:
Meet after class on Wednesdays for a complimentary beverage at Suds & Bottles at The Mill. Cheers!
07/02/2025
Growing. Dancing. Learning.
Come train like a professional ballerina! The young artists in this program love all things ballet. Their summer training will include daily ballet class, flexibility training, strength training, modern technique, musical theatre technique, and introductions to beloved classical ballet storylines and choreography! Fine arts and crafts will also be part of the programming, encouraging an interdisciplinary love for all creating. Watch your child’s imagination, technique, and artistry grow in this nurturing summer day program. Class sizes are small and dancers receive plenty of one-on-one attention. Please bring a healthy lunch and a smile! No audition required. Parent’s Observation Class will conclude their week of growing, dancing, and learning!
New dancers to our programming may be chosen to audition for our Conservatory Training Program for our upcoming 25/26 season from this program.
AGES: 7-10
DATES: July 7 - July 11
TIME: 9am - 12pm | Monday - Friday
LEVEL: This program is designed for our current B-Level students who wish to continue training in The Children’s School in our upcoming 25/26 season. If you are a new dancer to our programming, you will be placed by age. No audition necessary. New dancers to our programming may be chosen to audition for our Conservatory Training Program for our upcoming 25/26 season from this program.
FEE: $175. $50 deposit due upon registration. $125 remaining tuition due July 1st. There is no registration fee for this program. 10% sibling discount applies.
06/10/2025
Adult Ballet Class Summer Offering
June Session 2025
Join us for Ballet & After Class Beverages on Wednesday evenings
Summer Dates:
June 11, June 18, & June 25!
Time:
6:00-7:30pm
Level:
Beginning Intermediate - Advanced
This is also a great class if you danced as a child and are interested in rekindling your passion!
Class Bonus:
Meet after class on Wednesdays for a complimentary beverage at Suds & Bottles at The Mill. Cheers!
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06/02/2025
4-Week Summer Hand-in-Hand PreBallet Enrolling Now!
Calling all tiptoes!
Our Summer Hand-in-Hand Preballet class is for our tiniest dancers and their favorite caregivers. Children will learn coordination, flexibility, rhythm, and self-confidence through imagination and story-telling. Come and twirl with us this summer at The Mill on Etowah!
AGES: 18mos - 3 with favorite caregiver
SESSION DATES: Tuesdays | June 3rd - Jun 24th
TIME: 9:00 - 9:45am
FEE: $45 for 4-week session | No registration fee |10% sibling discount
ATTIRE: Any comfy clothes you can move in (Tutus and ballet shoes are optional for our tiny dancers!)
05/13/2025
Please join us for our uplifting spring performance series highlighting the professional, pre-professional, and children artists of Theodora Dance Conservatory. From fairytale classical ballets to premieres of fresh new works, we would love to connect with you through the power and beauty of dance. Each performance has a different program, tailoring the repertoire to the artists the concert is showcasing. Join us for all three!
-Theresa Shampine, Artistic Director
Serving our community through the power of dance.
Spring Gala Performance Series | The Children’s School
Featuring Cinderella and her Season Fairies
May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm
Show duration: 45 minutes
Spring Gala Performance Series | Conservatory Training Program
Featuring Cinderella & the Stroke of Midnight and new original works
May 14, 2025 at 7:30pm
Show duration: 105 minutes (including intermissions)
Principal Student Casting
Allison Robbins as Cinderella
Claire Cooper as Fairy God Mother
Spring Gala Performance Series | Canton City Ballet
Featuring Cinderella & the Stroke of Midnight and new original works
May 15, 2025 at 7:30pm
Show duration: 105 minutes (including intermissions)
Principal Professional Casting
Kolie Brown as Cinderella
Audrey Norcross as Fairy God Mother
Reserved Seating.
Ticket prices: $25 - $40
Location: KSU Dance Theater
03/26/2025
Visit us at Minis at The Mill to
🌸 Welcome Back Spring! 🌼
Help us welcome back spring with story time, twirling, & dancing on the green at The Mill on Etowah! 🩰 Enjoy parachutes, ribbons, and more! We will be on the lookout for tiny tiptoes and smiles!
🩰 What: Pirouettes & Picture Books presented by Theodora Dance Conservatory
🗓️ When: Tomorrow! Wednesday, March 26
⏰ Time: 10am
💜 Ages: 2 yrs old+ with caregiver
💐 Where: On the green at The Mill on Etowah, Canton
💲Cost: FREE!
🧺 What to Bring: A blanket for you and your little one to sit on
11/02/2024
🌲Holiday delight awaits!
☕Get a sneak peak of The Nutcracker while sipping on festive tea, enjoying delicious treats, and meeting the Sugar Plum Fairy & Clara!
🩰Children will also hear the beloved story of The Nutcracker and be invited to twirl with the Sugar Plum Fairy!
🍭This is sure to be a memorable holiday experience!
✔️Check our website for more information and to purchase tickets.
✔️Limited seating, reserve your tickets now!