Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre

What Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre does

Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre (ADMT) is a privately held, founder-led performing arts studio based at 700 Park Ave, Lake Park, Florida, serving families across the West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Jupiter corridor. Founded in 1997 and owned/directed by Hope Griffith, the studio operates with nine named staff members and delivers in-person instruction in dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, Modern, Poms, Acro, and Creative Movement for ages 2+), private music lessons (piano and voice in 30/45/60-minute formats), and theatre/acting classes. Specialized tracks include the audition-only Dance Company competitive team (ages 4+), the Spotlight performance-only program (ages 3+), and a homeschool partnership with Sanders Elite Academy for grades 1–5 at $350/month with Step Up for Students scholarship acceptance.

The business runs on a single physical studio supplemented by a self-serve Parent Portal powered by DanceStudio-Pro and an Enrollio trial-class booking widget. There is no proprietary technology stack; the company relies entirely on off-the-shelf SaaS for enrollment, payments, scheduling, and lead capture. Social channels (Facebook, Instagram) focus on programs and studio life rather than identifiable student imagery, a deliberate privacy-first brand position.

ADMT's revenue model is an all-inclusive, recurring tuition subscription: a $55 per-student / $65 per-family registration fee plus monthly or annual tuition that bundles dancewear, shoes, recital costumes, recital tickets, photos, and videos — eliminating surprise add-ons. Season structure (Main Season August–May culminating in a June recital, plus a Summer session June–mid-August) plus a December recital-eligibility cutoff drive stickiness. Optional revenue streams include extended-care add-ons, replacement items, merchandise, à la carte private lessons, and extra recital tickets. Customers are individual families (B2C), with Sanders Elite Academy as the only disclosed institutional partner.

Name

Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre

Legal name

Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre

Website

https://academydmt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre is a founder-led, private performing arts studio in Lake Park, Florida offering dance, private music, and theatre classes for children ages 2–18 in the West Palm Beach area on an all-inclusive monthly tuition model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG), Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Dance education
• Performing arts classes
• Children's dance studio
• Music instruction
• Theatre training

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue comes from all-inclusive tuition fees. Students pay a $55 registration fee per student or $65 per family, plus monthly or annual tuition payments. Tuition covers dancewear, music books, recital costumes, recital tickets, professional photos and videos, shoes, and other materials - making it an all-inclusive model. Payment options include monthly installments starting August or paying in full before September 1st.
2. Homeschool Program Tuition: Dedicated homeschool program partnership with Sanders Elite Academy offering combined academics and dance education for 1st-5th graders. Priced at $350 monthly tuition (September through May) with Step Up for Students scholarship acceptance.
3. Summer Camps and Classes: Summer sessions from June through mid-August with camps for ages 5-12 running daily 9am-3pm, with optional childcare add-on from 3:00-5:30pm Monday-Thursday.
4. Optional Add-Ons: Additional revenue from optional purchases including extra recital tickets (beyond 4 allocated per family), replacement shoes if lost/ruined, studio merchandise, snacks/water, tickets to non-class events, and additional private lessons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre is a performing arts studio that delivers group dance classes (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, Modern, Poms, Acro, Creative Movement), private piano and voice lessons, and theatre/acting classes to children ages 2-18, supplemented by summer camps, an annual recital, a competitive Dance Company, a Spotlight performance program, and a homeschool partnership with Sanders Elite Academy.

Product overview

Academy of Dance, Music & Theatre is a performing arts studio offering integrated programs across dance, music, and theatre for students of all ages. The Dance Program serves ages 2 and up with instruction in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, Modern, Poms, Acro, and Creative Movement. The Music Lessons program provides private piano and voice instruction with flexible session lengths. The Theatre/Acting Program develops performance skills through acting classes and Musical Theatre Chorus. The studio operates through two main seasons: a Main Season (August through May) culminating in an Annual Recital, and a Summer Season (June through mid-August) with camps and intensives. Additional offerings include a Homeschool Program partnership with Sanders Elite Academy, competitive Dance Company (ages 4+), and performance-focused Spotlight program (ages 3+).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dance Program Comprehensive group dance curriculum offering instruction in multiple styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, Modern, Poms, Acro, and Creative Movement for ages 2 and up, from beginner to advanced levels. Included in the all-inclusive tuition bundle.
• Private Music Lessons Private instruction in voice and piano available in 30-minute, 45-minute, or 1-hour sessions, tailored for beginners to advanced musicians. Scheduled 1-on-1 with instructor based on availability; not recommended for children under age 5.
• Theatre/Acting Program Theatre program building confidence, stage presence, and storytelling skills through Acting & Performance classes covering improvisation, scene work, and character development, plus Musical Theatre Chorus combining singing, acting, and dancing.
• Summer Camps and Intensives Summer session programs running June through mid-August featuring camps for ages 5-12, daily from 9am-3pm, with optional child care from 3:00-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, plus summer intensives for dedicated dance students.
• Homeschool Program Partnership program with Sanders Elite Academy for 1st through 5th graders, combining morning academics with afternoon dance instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September through May, including ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop instruction. Priced at $350/month with Step Up for Students scholarship acceptance.
• Dance Company Competitive dance team for dedicated students ages 4 and up, featuring intensive training with 2-5 local competitions per season, technique classes, rehearsals, and community performances. Enrollment by audition only, with excellent attendance required.
• Spotlight Performance-based program for students ages 3 and up who prefer performance opportunities without competition, providing community performances alongside Dance Company members to build stage presence and artistry. By audition or teacher recommendation.
• Annual Recital End-of-season performance event for students over age 3, featuring the Spring Recital on May 30th, 2027, where students showcase skills developed throughout the main season. Recital participation typically requires December enrollment.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sanders Elite AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADMT has a homeschool partnership with Sanders Elite Academy located at 748 Park Ave, Lake Park FL. The partnership offers combined morning academics (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) and afternoon dance program (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) for students in 1st through 5th grade. Students have packed lunch at Sanders Elite Academy and are walked down the plaza to ADMT. This partnership allows homeschool families to have both academic and arts education covered in one location.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TakeLessons: Online marketplace connecting students with independent instructors across music, dance, acting, and other disciplines. Directly competes with ADMT for in-person music and acting lesson dollars in West Palm Beach and represents an alternative channel local families can use to find the same disciplines ADMT teaches.

Broad incumbents

• School of Rock: National franchise of ~300 music education schools offering private and group instruction in voice and instruments, primarily for children and teens. Comparable to ADMT in being a franchise-style performing arts school targeting families, though focused almost exclusively on music rather than ADMT's dance/music/theatre mix.
• Fred Astaire Dance Studios: National franchise of ballroom and Latin dance studios offering private and group lessons. Comparable in operating model (franchised dance instruction, recurring tuition) but oriented to adult social/ballroom dancers rather than ADMT's multi-discipline children's programming.
• Arthur Murray International: Long-established global franchise of ballroom and social dance studios with hundreds of locations. Comparable to ADMT as a branded dance instruction model with structured curricula and recurring tuition, though it skews adult/couple-focused rather than ADMT's children-and-family positioning.
• The Little Gym: International franchise of ~300 children's enrichment gyms offering movement, gymnastics, and related classes for ages 4 months through 12 years. Comparable to ADMT in targeting local families with structured, recurring performing-arts-adjacent classes for young children under a national brand.

Emerging players

• Outschool: Online marketplace for live group classes for children covering academic, arts, and enrichment topics, including dance, music, and theatre. Adjacent competitor for parents seeking performing arts instruction outside of in-person studios, particularly in the homeschool segment where ADMT is also expanding.
• Superprof: Global marketplace for private and group lessons across academic and creative subjects, including music, dance, and theatre. Comparable as a price-disruptive alternative channel for families who might otherwise enroll a child in a local studio like ADMT.
• Kindermusik: Internationally licensed early-childhood music education program offered through independent educators, serving ages birth through 7. Comparable to ADMT in delivering structured performing-arts instruction to young children via a licensed curriculum model with recurring class enrollment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookweb.facebook.com/AcademyDMT
• Instagraminstagram.com/academydmt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academy-of-dance-music-theatre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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