🎨 Preschool Arts Adventures

Creative Learning for Ages 3–5 at Arts Inspired Dance Academy | Fuquay-Varina, NC

Welcome to Preschool Arts Adventures, where learning leaps off the page and into motion! Our unique, arts-integrated preschool program blends early childhood education with dance, music, visual arts, gymnastics—and now STEM and yoga—to nurture the whole child.

 

🌟 Why Choose Us?

At Arts Inspired Dance Academy, we believe children learn best when they're engaged, moving, and expressing themselves. That’s why our morning preschool program combines academics with the performing and visual arts to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire creativity.

With small class sizes, a warm and supportive atmosphere, and passionate educators, we provide the perfect balance of structure and play for your child’s early development.

 

🆕 Expanded Curriculum for 2025!

We’ve added new specialty classes to give our students even more ways to explore, grow, and shine:

🎶 Artful Melody

A joyful journey into music and art! Children explore rhythm, melody, and visual expression through instruments, songs, and hands-on art projects.

 

🔍 Detective Allegro

A playful introduction to STEM! Little learners investigate the world around them through themed science, engineering, and math activities that encourage curiosity and problem-solving.

 

🧘‍♀️ Mindful Movers

A calming blend of yoga and mindfulness for preschoolers. Through movement, breath, and body awareness, children learn to connect with themselves and manage emotions in healthy ways.

 

✨ Our Core Program Includes:

• Song & Play – Social games, music, and creative storytelling to start the day with energy and connection.

• Alphabet Art – Early literacy through sensory-rich, themed art activities.

• Ballet & Tap – Music and movement combine to teach early dance skills and build coordination.

• Gymnastics – Fun tumbling, balancing, and stretching activities to develop motor skills and body confidence.

• Free Play & Expression Time – The day wraps up with guided games or open creative play.

 

👩‍🏫 Meet Our Educators

Michelle Hankins, Owner/Director
With degrees in Dance Performance (BFA) and Child & Adolescent Development (BS), and 30+ years of teaching experience, Michelle’s passion is creating spaces where children thrive through movement and the arts.

Caitlyn Kell, Lead Teacher
Certified in Rhythmworks Integrative Dance and Kids Yoga, Caitlyn brings 5 years of classroom experience and over a decade in dance to her nurturing, child-centered teaching style.

 

📍 Location & Schedule

• Location: Arts Inspired Dance Academy, Fuquay-Varina, NC

• Ages: 3–5 years old (must be potty trained)

• Program Hours: Morning sessions, Wednesday or Friday (options for 1 or 2 days/week)

• Enrollment: Ongoing until spaces are filled

 

🎓 Ready to Give Your Child the Gift of Creativity and Growth?

📞 Call us to schedule a tour

📧 Email us for more information
📝 Register online and reserve your child’s place today!

Registration opens June 1

 

2025-2026

Sept 3-May 15

No class Nov 25, Nov 28, Dec 21-Jan 4, Spring Break (April 6-11)

 

Wed 9:00-12:00

Alphabet Art

Ballet/Tap

Gymnastics 

 

Fri 9:00-12:00

Artful Melody

Detective Allegro

Mindful Movers 

 

Tuition 

 

A $35 non-refundable registration fee is due with registration

Tuition $850/semester for one day or $1600/2 days

Aa $25/non-refundable deposit/day will be required to reserve your spot

Installments will be due the 1st of the month Sept to May 

Sibling Discount 5%

30 day written notice required for early withdrawal

Students in Ballet/Tap and gymnastics will also participate in our showcases.  (Additional fees will apply) 

 

We reserve the right to alter/adjust this schedule as needed.  

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Please note this is an independent learning class (parents will drop off/pick up in the lobby) and students must be restroom independent (This includes wiping and changing clothes) 

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Students should be a small snack, water bottle, and change of clothes each day.

Wednesday students should wear any type of dance/gymnastics attire.  They will also need ballet and taps.

Friday students should wear any type of comfortable clothing.  

More info will be in our welcome packet once registered. 

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Registration Tips

Returning Students- Simply use the link, select the number of days, students registering and complete the transaction

New Students-to get the sibling discount, we recommend creating your account first with all children, and then following steps to register students together.  

Please contact us if you have any issues. We are happy to help! (Please note you will need to have an account created and a card on file for us to assist in registration)  

​Registration will open June 1

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