Gainesville Dance Academy - Gainesville, Florida

LaDonna J.

Ms. Sarah is the absolute best, with all different ages! ❤️ My daughter gets excited for her irish dance classes. Eight dancers from our academy just competed for the first time and all eight placed between 1st and 3rd. The opportunities that Ms. Sarah gives to all the dancers are unbelievable! We've had classes with Fusion Fighters and just a couple of weeks ago, Amy-Mae Dolan, leading lady from the ever so popular Riverdance taught our academy dancers during a masterclass at our beautiful studio! We will never dance with any other irish dance school!

Lauren L.

My son has been dancing with Gainesville Dance Academy since last fall and we LOVE it here! Ms. Sarah is the sweetest instructor and has a wonderful track record of dance and choreography, the class is well-structured and fun, and the environment is comfortable and encouraging. We so enjoy the performances and opportunities (Ms. Sarah brought the lead dancer of Riverdance to the studio for a session with the older students!) and highly recommend Gainesville Dance Academy!

stacey F.

This studio is fantastic! The instruction is masterful and inspires students to learn as evidenced by 1st place awards at competition. But competition isn’t the focus. Learning to dance well and have fun is at the forefront! Positive reinforcement and an impressive range of dancers is just more evidence of the excellence of this studio! I’ve never seen so many adult learners in Irish Dance! And such happy kids learning to dance well! I’m very thankful to have found this studio for my daughter! We love Ms. Sarah!

christall19

I’m so glad that I found Gainesville Dance Academy for my daughter to learn Irish dance as she is loving it, and I love watching Irish dance. The teacher Miss Sarah is great and so helpful! She is so experienced, and really works well with the children and helping them to gain experience in the style of dance. I definitely recommend her and all the hard work that she does for putting on amazing performances with her students!

Janna T.

I've been dancing for many years under Sarah Ingley at Gainesville Dance Academy, and I can confidently say this is an amazing place to grow as an Irish dancer. The academy focuses on technique, musicality, stage presence, and the rich background of Irish dance, creating well-rounded dancers at every level.

What truly sets GDA apart is the strong sense of community—we support and encourage one another, from the youngest beginner to the most experienced dancer. Everyone is on their own journey, but we build each other up along the way.

If you're looking for a welcoming environment to learn Irish dance, get great exercise, and make lasting friendships, this is the place for you! Highly recommend! ☘️💚

Terri G.

Love the Gainesville Dance Academy! We were so thrilled to find Ms. Sarah at GDA, and after moving from PA, to find another studio where my daughter could continue learning and performing her Irish Dance skills was such a blessing!

Madison K.

I love Gainesville Dance Academy! Sarah is an incredible teacher. I love her teaching style of giving positive specific praise and constructive feedback. She has made learning Irish dance such an enjoyable experience. She has many connections within the community allowing us so many wonderful opportunities to perform! She is also great with children. She knows how to engage kids and explain movements in child-friendly language. I am so happy I started dancing here and hope to continue dancing with them for years to come!

Michelle F.

I started Irish dance with Gainesville Dance Academy a little under a year ago and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences. Ms. Sarah is an amazing teacher and makes the process of learning as a beginner so easy and fun and the dancers are wonderful people who make the experience that much better!