West Main Studios

Specialties

Established 1996 — A School of Dance-​Quality Instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, HipHop, Musical Theatre & Acrobatics. We specialize in expert technical training, private lessons and offer Competitive dance. A unique opportunity for any dancer from Beginner to Advanced Levels. Speciality Camps for Dancers –Summer Programs or Year Round Training. We love to dance and it shows!

History

Established in 1996.

West Main Studios opened its doors in Cullman, Alabama. The Madison location opened in 2011 and is excited to expand in the new location in the Publix Shopping Center off County Line Road. With our now consolidated location in Madison, Alabama only, WMS strives to enlighten dancers with impeccable technique through outstanding faculty. Under the direction of Owner/​Artistic Director, Rachael S Allison, continues into our 19^th year of excellence — winning numerous awards for technical excellence, choreography & overall ajudications on Regional & National Levels. Offering Beginner to Advanced Classes in All disciplines of Dance education, WMS continues to strive for excellence in the Dance community of Performing Arts.

Meet the Business Owner

Rachael A.

Business Owner

Owner and Artistic Director, Rachael Smith Allison, began her dance training at age three with the Montgomery Civic Ballet. Rachael attended Agnes Scott College where she auditioned and was accepted into the Studio Dance Theatre, ASC’s Semi-​Professional Dance Company. This Company performed acclaimed Martha Graham choreographic masterpieces such as, «The Life of the Bee» and «Valse Caprice». Rachael has studied under Master Teachers such as Pilobolus Company, Meli Kaye (Doris Humphrey Company Member), Semi and David Roche (Pearl Lang and Principle Male Dancer respectively of the Martha Graham Company). Rachael has served on Dance Masters of America Chapter 33 Board as Solo Chairman, and currently serves as the Director of Education. Rachael is also a Certified National Tap Examiner through DMA. Most Recently, Rachael became a member of Dance Educators of America — a nationally known & respected organization of Dance Teachers.