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West Virginia's Premier Dance & Performance Training Since 1986.

Welcome to Academy of Arts at January's

We provide a nurturing and creative atmosphere where students and their parents fall in love with dance.

 

We serve two convenient locations in Charleston & Teays Valley.

Upcoming Events

  • Christmas Shopping for Mom
    Christmas Shopping for Mom
    Sat, Dec 14
    Charleston
    Dec 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Charleston, 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Charleston, 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
    Drop off the kids for dance, crafts, and dress-up fun while you shop. Open to boys and girls of all ages. Friends, neighbors, and cousins welcome!
  • Christmas Break - No Classes
    Christmas Break - No Classes
    Mon, Dec 16
    Charleston
    Dec 16, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Charleston, 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
    Dec 16, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Charleston, 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
    No classes during the break. Enjoy the holiday season!
  • The Soloist Program - Winter w/ Guest Artists
    The Soloist Program - Winter w/ Guest Artists
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jan 03
    Charleston
    Jan 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Charleston, 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
    Jan 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Charleston, 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
    A unique opportunity to train with guest artists. Only two spots remain!
  • JADCO Presents 'Feel the Rain'
    JADCO Presents 'Feel the Rain'
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 03
    Charleston
    Apr 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Charleston, Charleston, WV 25311, USA
    Apr 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Charleston, Charleston, WV 25311, USA
    Experience the beauty of Feel The Rain, an original contemporary ballet written and directed by January Wolfe.
  • Academy of Arts Annual Spring Recital May 17th, 2025.
    Academy of Arts Annual Spring Recital May 17th, 2025.
    Sat, May 17
    Charleston
    May 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Charleston, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301, USA
    May 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Charleston, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301, USA
    Celebrate the talents of our students at this annual event. Save the date!
  • Mid-Atlantic Dance Iniative
    Mid-Atlantic Dance Iniative
    Fri, Jun 06
    Charleston
    Jun 06, 2025, 8:00 AM
    Charleston, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301, USA
    Jun 06, 2025, 8:00 AM
    Charleston, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301, USA
    Dancers ages 6 and older are encouraged to participate in this exciting festival. AP and Company dancers are required to attend.
  • West Virginia Dance Festival
    West Virginia Dance Festival
    April 25 - 27, 2025
    Location is TBD
    April 25 - 27, 2025
    Location is TBD
    April 25 - 27, 2025
    Location is TBD
    This exclusive event is for AP program dancers. Mark your calendars for an incredible weekend of dance and performance!
  • Give Back to the Community Holiday PerformanceUnder the Sea Winter Concert
    Give Back to the Community Holiday PerformanceUnder the Sea Winter Concert
    December 21. Monday 5:00pm & Tuesday 5:00
    Charleston
    December 21. Monday 5:00pm & Tuesday 5:00
    Charleston, 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
    December 21. Monday 5:00pm & Tuesday 5:00
    Charleston, 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
    Our dancers will spread holiday cheer with performances at local nursing homes. Monday features Miss Tamara's classes.
  • The Soloist
    The Soloist
    1st Session is November 8-9 / December 15
    2nd Session is December 13-14 / January 5
    1st Session is November 8-9 / December 15
    2nd Session is December 13-14 / January 5
    1st Session is November 8-9 / December 15
    2nd Session is December 13-14 / January 5
    The process is the real gem hiding within the Solo! This is an intensive program designed to be done in a fulfilling way that not only ends with a finished piece of work, but ends with a sense of accomplishment.
  • Christmas Break
    Christmas Break
    Studios are Closed for Christmas Break
    Charleston and Teays Valley Studios
    Studios are Closed for Christmas Break
    Charleston and Teays Valley Studios
    Studios are Closed for Christmas Break
    Charleston and Teays Valley Studios
    We are closed December 16 - January 5.

January's Online Store is OPEN!

Your online store for dance apparel, shoes, and other gifts for students both at Charleston and Teays Valley locations.

About Us

The Academy of Arts at January’s has been leading the way in dance education since 1986. Our mission is to provide a highly creative atmosphere, where children are to use their imagination and creativity while exploring movement, dance, art and music, thus enabling them to discover more about themselves, the space around them, and their relationship with the world itself.

Our professional teachers and administrators are here to ensure that the whole child is nurtured, encouraged, and applauded. Nurturing a child's emotional wellbeing as well as providing a solid foundation in proper technique, will help ensure your child has the necessary tools and confidence they need to reach all their goals in dance, as well as in life.

professional dance classes in Charleston, WV and Teays Valley, WV
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