Mission Statement

At Southeast School of Dance, we prioritize providing excellent dance education in a structured yet encouraging and nurturing environment where every student can grow. We serve both recreational and competitive dancers, prioritizing personal development, strong technique, artistry, creativity, and a true love for dance. Our mission is to develop respectful and confident students with a strong work ethic while creating a supportive community where both students and families feel welcomed, connected, and valued.

Philosophy

At Southeast School of Dance, we strongly believe dance is for every student, girls and boys, recreational dancers and competitive dancers alike. Starting at age 3, we offer a full range of classes including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Acrobatics. Class descriptions can be found below!
We believe strong technique matters, and ballet plays an important role in building that foundation, alongside the many other styles that help shape a well-rounded dancer. We want every student to develop as a versatile, confident performer across the styles they love, moving to the melody and finding their own rhythm along the way.
Dance combines athleticism with artistry. It builds strength and discipline alongside a genuine love of movement. Just as importantly, dancers learn to perform in front of an audience from a young age, a skill that carries far beyond the stage and into the confidence it takes to give a presentation, speak in public, and handle any moment in the spotlight.
We believe it’s essential that every instructor is knowledgeable and properly trained. Our instructors are carefully chosen and highly qualified, with many holding degrees from UNCG and UNCSA dance departments.
Above all, we’ve built a community where every dancer is both challenged and supported as they grow. It’s a place where students and families feel welcomed, connected, and valued, where hard work and a little bit of magic go hand in hand.

Our Levels & Classes

Additional Ballet Information

Meet the SESD Staff

Sidney Rowland
Sidney RowlandStudio Owner and Director, Instructor
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with a Concentration in Management, Dance Minor
Nicole Rowland
Nicole RowlandStudio Owner, Administrative Manager, Marketing Director
Bachelor of Science, Business with a Concentration in Marketing
Hayden Creech
Hayden CreechInstructor
Advanced Ballet
Maya Sadler
Maya SadlerInstructor
Samara KushInstructor
Kaitlyn RayInstructor