Austin Dance Company

Specialties

Working with children and kids of all ages in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary dance classes and more.

History

Established in 2005.

Austin Dance Company was established in 2005 by Studio Director and Owner Carissa Milam. Austin Dance Company is named in honor of Carissa’s childhood dance studio. Since she was eight years old, Carissa dreamed of opening a dance studio in memory of her late dance teacher and mentor. Since its opening Austin Dance has dedicated itself to the highest level of mastery in the field of dance and the growth of the not only of technical ability but the development of confidence, self-​esteem, independence and personal empowerment in our dancers.

Meet the Business Owner

Carissa M.

Business Owner

Acclaimed dance educator and choreographer, Carissa Milam began dancing at age two as has followed her passion and skill ever since. Ms. Milam is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Michigan. Her undergraduate studies focused in psychology and child development. As a dancer, she has received merit scholarships to dance at Jacob’s Pillow, American Dance Festival, Northwestern University’s Summer Program, July program at Bennington College, Tremaine Dance Convention and Interlochen Center for the Arts.