Dance
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DANCE at Northwest and you’ll learn what it means to become a classical or contemporary artist, be prepared to enter a rigorous college program or any of a wide range of careers in the field of dance.
You’ll work with professionally credentialed and acclaimed dance instructors who use methods designed to develop and refine your skills. At Northwest, all dance programs are intensive and performance-based, with special coaching programs designed for both men and women.
In addition to daily instruction from NWSA teaching staff, students work with visiting choreographers and guest teachers and enjoy performance opportunities to showcase their talents.
Express yourself through dance at NWSA
- Ballet
- Ballet en pointe
- Jazz
- Modern
- Tap
- Dance for stage
Visit the Dance Department website to stay up-to-date with all things DANCE at NWSA!
Dance Teachers
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Amelia Binford
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Chandra Glover, NBCT CTE
Chandra Glover is the Dance Department Chair and is currently in her 19th Season at Northwest. She was a student teacher here under the direction of Kim Hotchner. Mrs. Glover has taught MS and HS Ballet, Jazz, MS Dance Majors classes, and HS Modern classes. She currently serves as the State Director for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA), the Jr Chapter Sponsor for NHSDA, an Advisor for National Junior Honor Society, a member of the Scholarship Committee, a member of Charlotte Ballet's Education & Outreach Committee, a Board Member for the Amity Medical Group, and a field trip guru. When she is not teaching, she is enjoying her family, crafting, and shopping.
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Kaitlyn Whitaker