We’ve served the Greater Gainesville Area, Alachua County and surrounding area dancers for 15+ years with classes designed for every member of your family, from beginners to seasoned pros.
We’re passionate about dancing and proud to serve the Gainesville and Alachua County community with dance classes for every age and ability level. We believe it’s never too late to start dancing!
Learning to dance should be a fun, joyful experience no matter when you start. We offer fundamental dance classes for every age, so you can learn with others who are starting at the same place you are.
Our teaching approach is designed to foster learning by providing performing arts education in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Dancing is about expressing yourself in ways that stay true to who you are. Whether you want to learn ballet, jazz, Hip Hop, tap, or another artistic form, we help you discover your passion and find your light!
ILLUMINATE 2026 is HERE!
Join us August 3–7, 2026 for five unforgettable days of inspiration, growth, and exceptional dance training at IndepenDANCE Studio!
Designed to help every dancer Find Your Light, ILLUMINATE brings together an incredible lineup of guest artists from across the country, offering classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and more for dancers of all ages and experience levels.
Open to the Public
Ages 5 through Experienced Adult Master Classes for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Collegiate dancers
Nationally recognized guest faculty
An encouraging environment to grow, connect, and be inspired
This week is about more than dance... it’s about Finding Your Light
Last week of Summer classes
The opportunity to join our iDance Competitive Company is here!
Audition Registration is OPEN for the IndepenDANCE Studio Season 18 iDance Competitive Team
Train, perform, and grow as part of a nationally awarded program while becoming part of our supportive, inspiring iDance Competition Family
If your dancer is ready to challenge themselves, build confidence, and be part of something truly special — this is your moment
Email msandrea@independancestudio.com for applications and details
Register using direct link below, or head to our website >schedule > competition team tab.
First Day of Fall Classes Begins
"We love independance. My daughter did ballet at another studio. She never stayed on task and most days asked me to sit and watch. We started at independance in the fall and she loves it. She participates in class and has never once asked me to sit and watch. With the quarantine going on we thought we would lose dance, but Independance brought it to us online. My daughter was so excited to get to keep dancing at home. As a mom I love how much they care about the kiddos and how they’ve brought dance to life in our home during this hard time."
"My daughter has been dancing at this studio with Mrs. Mary since she was 6 years old. What has been most impressive, even more than the high quality dance instruction is the team environment fostered by Mary and all of the teachers. Dancers of all ages come together as a true team to look out for each other, push each other and compete at the highest level. My daughter loves to go to dance. Mrs Mary has become a wonderful role model for my daughter and reinforces primary values and lessons beyond dance. Wonderful place for little ones to develop."
"💚 Both of my girls have danced at IndepenDance for several years now. There are many things I like about this studio but I am most impressed about how much the studio owner and all the teachers care about the kids. During this uncertain times they have stepped up to provide a wide variety of virtual classes but on top of all, they are doing bedtime stories, spa days, a variety of friendly challenges and virtual team meetings among other things. My girls look forward to connecting with their I-dance family on a daily basis. I feel so blessed to have found this studio for my girls 💚"
