Open Door Studios

Specialties

Located in the heart of historic Plaza Midwood, Open Door Studios provides a unique offering of adult and youth dance and fitness classes. Classes are taught by professionals with extensive backgrounds in education and performance. Experience a refreshing approach to dance instruction in a non-​intimidating atmosphere sure to challenge, inspire and move you.

We offer classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Pointe, Acrobatics, and Creative Movement. Adult classes are open to all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned professionals, or those rediscovering the joy of dance. Youth classes begin at age 2.5 and progress through our audition-​only Youth Ensemble.

Tap into your own creative expression through dance, or start your child on a path of artistry, confidence, and discipline. We invite to drop into a class or contact us about registration today. See you on the dance floor!

History

Established in 2005.

Open Door Studios was established in 2005 by Jacqueline White, with the help of a small team of talented and knowledgable dance educators. Recognizing the need for a studio catering to both youth and adult students, Jacque opened ODS with the intention of filling that gap in the Charlotte dance community. Since then Open Door Studios has grown steadily into a center for dance and fitness, offering classes and workshops for young and young-​at-​heart students alike. ODS has produced several main stage performances including «Grinch» and «Peter and the Wolf» and continues to serve as a welcoming setting for artistic expression and technique for dancers of all ages.

Meet the Business Owner

Jacqueline W.

Business Owner

Jacqueline began her training with Arnott Mader of the Richmond Ballet and went on study at the Virginia School of the Arts and with the Lake Erie Ballet. As a student at NC State, she danced under the direction of Robin Harris, performing at numerous colleges, ACDFAs, and at the Kennedy Center. Upon graduating from the School of Design, Jacqueline went on to study and dance with the Nutmeg Ballet before returning to North Carolina to teach and perform. Since moving to Charlotte, she has danced under the direction of Martha Connerton, as a founding member of Kinetic Works, with Opera Carolina, and with with Kim Robards Dance of Denver, Co. Her choreography has been performed at Piccolo Spoleto, SCEDA, the North Carolina Dance Festival and BalletFest Atlanta.