Studio Energy and Motion

"Keep on Dancing!"

History

Studio Energy & Motion, formerly known as Joy's School of Dance, Inc., was started in the fall of 1989 by founder, Joy Garrett, with the goal of giving rural children professional but affordable dance instruction. May of 2017, Casey Boyles became owner and artistic director. Studio E & M offers training from Beginner to Advanced Levels for ages 2 & up.

Classes Offered

Studio Energy and Motion offers classes in Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Tumbling. We have recently started offering art lessons. Most students begin with a one hour ballet/tap combo class a week until they reach the age of 9 or 10. Then students are placed in "levels" according to their technique and ability.

Sessions

Summer - we offer a 6 week summer session. This session begins in June and runs through mid-July. On the last class of the summer session, students will put on an informal performance to show family members what they have learned. Full Dance Season - Our dance season begins the Tuesday after Labor Day and ends with Recital in mid-May. We have 2 parent observation classes throughout the year to allow parents to view progression.

Performances

Spring Recital - All students enrolled in the full dance season participate in our spring recital. The recital is usually held the second or third weekend in May at Amelia County High School at 7:00pm. Winter Show - Students enrolled in Intermediate and Advanced level classes have the opportunity to participate in our Winter Show. This is not a mandatory performance. Past performances include: The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up, Scrooge and the Holiday Extravaganza.

Competition/Performance Team

For the serious dancer, we offer the opportunity to be a part of our Shimmer/Sparkler Dance Team. Our dance team is made of dancers from age 8 and up. You must audition in the two-week intensive program for a spot on the Shimmer/Sparkler team and must be enrolled in 4 hours of dance classes for the summer and fall sessions. The Shimmers/Sparklers perform at various community events throughout the year and have the opportunity to travel throughout Virginia and surrounding states to attend dance workshops and competitions.

Testimonials

Meet our talented and dedicated dance instructors.

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From Amelia, VA, Ms. Casey is the owner and artistic director of Studio Energy & Motion. Ms. Casey has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She trained locally with Jessica Morgan and Joy Garrett. After high school Ms. Casey attended Sweet Briar College where she earned a B.F.A in 2005 in dance and choreography, performance, PK-12 dance education and PK-6 elementary education. Ms. Casey attended the American College Dance Festival all four years in college and trained under many elite teachers. She also attended and performed at the Dance and Child International Conference in 2006 in Amsterdam. In 2021 Ms Casey earned a Master's Degree from Liberty University in School Counseling. Ms. Casey began her dance teaching career at the age of 17 and took over Studio Energy & Motion, formerly Joy's School of Dance in 2017. Ms Casey has dedicated her career to helping dancers develop strong technique while discovering their own artistic voices. Ms. Casey believes that dance is more than a recreational sport, but rather a visual art that teaches discipline, perseverance, confidence, creativity, team-work, dedication and self-expression that dancer's will use long after they leave the studio.
Ms. Casey (Owner)
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From Amelia, VA, Ms. Taylor has been dancing since she was 8 years old at Studio Energy & Motion. Taylor graduated from BrightPoint Community College in 2021 with an Associates of Fine Arts in Theatre and graduated from Radford University as a Dance Education Major with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Special Education in 2025. Taylor recently graduated from Longwood University with a Master degree in Special Education. Taylor has been teaching dance since 2018 and has experience in all genres as well as tumbling. In 2025 she was a semifinalist for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has participated on the dance teams at Longwood University and Radford University.
Ms. Taylor
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From Dinwiddie, VA, Ms.Kate danced at studio Energy and Motion for 11 years and did competitive dance for 6 of those years. She attended a variety of intensives, such as Charlottesville Ballet, Radar Dance, and ADF’s pre-professional summer program. While attending NC State, Ms.Kate choreographed for a student organization before auditioning and joining Terrain Dance Project, a modern based dance company, for several years. Now at VCU, Ms.Kate is studying Elementary Education with a minor in Dance+Choreography as well as teaching and choreographing at Studio E&M.
Ms. Kate
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From Amelia, VA, Ms. Emory has been dancing since she was 2 years old at Studio Energy & Motion. Ms. Emory is a senior at Amelia County High School and plans to attend college to enhance her learning of and passion for dance. Ms. Emory has dance competitively for the past eleven years and has won many overall awards and invitations to Nationals. She has also participated in summer intensives such as Manhattan Dance Project, Radix Dance Collaboration and In10sity Dance Nationals. Ms. Emory is the office manager and collaborative assistant to the director at Studio Energy & Motion.
Ms. Emory

Contact Us

Ready to dance? Have questions about classes, schedules, or registration? We’d love to hear from you!


Physical Address 15404 Patrick Henry Hwy Amelia Court House, VA 23002   Mailing Address PO Box 814 Amelia, VA 23002
studioemamelia@gmail.com
Our Location
804-561-3313