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Our Mission is to cultivate the artistic capacities of individuals through dance productions, dance education, and dance training.
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Folasade Sun
β 5
Lovely, welcoming instructor and environment. I truly enjoyed my first west African dance class! I will be back!
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Ronique Carter
β 5
Excellent
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MLL
β 3
Good dance training, performance experiences & opportunities. Cool new location in Woodlawn, a small business.
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Joseph Clark
β 5
Ursula Smith dance is very unique. She teaches different genres of dance that include African dance. Ursula Smith is very knowledgeable, friendly and work well with all ages. Her staff is is also. Awesome!
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Taylor Moore
β 5
Wonderful studio! Everyone was so kind and so relaxing to be around. Very positive atmosphere. The instructor was wonderful to work with. She helped me to feel comfortable with the new techniques while also making sure i was reaching my full potential with the moves. Will definitely be back for more adult classes!
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Michelle Hill
β 5
Thank you Ursula Smith Dance Co for the amazing night learning West African Dance. I enjoyed it all and thank you all for being patience and encouraging this no rhythm having chic.
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Karen Shimizu
β 5
My daughter starting taking dance classes at Ursula Smith when she was 10 years old. She'd never studied dance before. I chose Ursula Smith because I was frankly worried that signing up for ballet would one day turn my kiddo into an anorexic bun-head, and was immediately drawn to USD's mission of empowerment and excellence, and the studio's core values of inclusivity and diversity (racial diversity, and also their welcoming stance towards the the full spectrum of body sizes and shapes) in dance. We're now on our second full year with the studio, and it's been AMAZING. I can't quite articulate how lucky I feel to have connected with a dance studio that does so much to celebrate and showcase the talents of the Birmingham community, that introduces new dancers and new audiences to a broad range of European, American, and African dance traditions, and that pushes everyone involved to grow and stretch. Dance classes here (and getting to participate in the showstopping Brown Sugar Nutcracker) has been a fundamentally transformative, confidence- and community-building experience for my daughter. Thank you, USD. I hope more people keeping find you and signing up for classes!
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Gwen Truss
β 5
The studio is amazing! My granddaughter goes there and I am so thankful that she's a part of a dance studio where I've known the owner since she was a little girl. She use to dance with my daughter and that's why I trust her with my granddaughter!
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Valerie Jones
β 5
Ursula Smith Dance is Black Excellence & Dance Excellence!
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Tonjia Parks
β 5
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Isaac
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Vincent Newton
β 4
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Blessed Mommy #3
β 5
This message is for Mrs Ursula Smith and the team she has selected to help with my daughterβs ballet class! My daughter Loooooooooovvvvvveeeeesss her ballet class! She counts down the days until each class and tells me all the positive things that her teacher Ms. Sonya teaches!
My daughter is constantly practicing and stretching to be a better dancer!
Thank you so much!!!
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Ashley JoJo Moore
β 5
US Dance is a diamond in the rough. I love that this studio owner Ursula Smith has formed is all about resources, opportunities, real technique, and more. Also having a variety of dance genres that are of traditional and non-traditional genres is truly an asset to the community. She even has her own stage, how awesome is that!
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Felecia Thomas
β 5
Working with Ursula Smith Dane Academy has been very enriching for my dancers. Ursula and her team are very professional, talented and very knowledgeable. The environment is warm and inviting and my children love dancing in the shows!
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Eddie Bradford
β 5
This is an absolutely great place for both kid's and adults!!
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Drae Rudolph
β 5
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sarina p
β 5
Ursula Smith has been in our family's lives since our now 12 year first danced with her 5 years ago. Two years ago our 7 year old tapped into the world of dance and we couldn't have been more pleased with reconnecting with Ursula Smith Dance Academy!! Ursula IS dance! Ursula IS professional! Ursula IS a pioneer! She doesn't take no for an answer...(she will find another way to do what needs to be done). Qualities that she demonstrates and leads by example for her students are: discipline, determination, focus, innovation, creativity, drive and passion. As a dance instructor/choreographer and entrepreneur, these qualities are NECESSARY to have for being that beacon in our community and we are blessed. REPRESENTATION MATTERS and having this dynamic woman at the helm of our dance community representing the fighters, the civil rights activists, the protesters in the heart of Birmingham is EPIC!! Oh, yeah Brown Sugar Nutcracker...yeah that was an Ursula Smith Production. So, if you have a child or know a child who is interested in dance...or if you yourself want to dance, I highly recommend you enroll and get ready to MOVE and SHAKE your body!
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Annice Duncan
β 5
Ursula Smith a True Visionary born for such a time as This to Nuture, Inspire , Love and teach children through Dance!
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Amy Hardison
β 5
Ursula is truly an inspiration! She is an outstanding teacher capable of teaching all skill levels. She sets a high standard and will be there with each student as they reach their highest potential. This woman is a trailblazer and wants to bring elite dance education to Birmingham. If you or a child you know wants to expand their knowledge of multiple dance genres/techniques this is the best place to go.
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