Tippy Toes Dance Studio

What Tippy Toes Dance Studio does

Tippy Toes Dance Studio Inc is a for-profit, privately held dance instruction business based in Princeton, North Carolina, operating a single local studio under founder and artistic director Leslie Ingram, who brings 30 years of teaching experience. The studio is entering its 23rd season in 2026, reflecting continuous community operation since approximately 2003, and is staffed by a small team of 1-10 employees that delivers in-person dance instruction.

The studio offers a multi-genre curriculum spanning ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, lyrical, contemporary, and clogging, alongside age-segmented entry programs such as Baby Ballerinas and Tiny Tappers, a competition team that performs throughout North Carolina, summer programming, and signature annual events including the Nutcracker. Ancillary services include birthday parties priced from $300, private lessons, closed group sessions, and gift certificates, with a community-positioning Spender Lee Scholarship program supporting subsidized tuition.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid mix of recurring class tuition and seasonal fees (including a $5/lesson dance fitness option and $30 punch cards) and one-time transactions such as birthday parties, private lessons, and gift certificates. Go-to-market is fundamentally local and word-of-mouth driven, supplemented by open house events, the annual Nutcracker, and competition team visibility across the state. The business carries no disclosed technology platform, no AI or digital product layer, and no external funding, consistent with a micro-local services company.

Name

Tippy Toes Dance Studio

Legal name

Tippy Toes Dance Studio Inc

Website

https://tippytoesdancestudio.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tippy Toes Dance Studio is a Princeton, North Carolina-based dance instruction business, founded around 2003, offering multi-genre classes, a competition team, birthday parties, and summer programs for local children and families under founder Leslie Ingram.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dance Instruction Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Fitness Classes (e.g., Zumba) (HSADABAD), Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI), Dance & Movement (Ballroom, Contemporary, Social Dance) (EDAAAGAD)

Keywords

• Dance instruction services
• Ballet classes
• Children dance programs
• Dance fitness classes
• Competition dance team

Headquarters

HQ city

Princeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dance Classes: Recurring class fees for regular dance instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, lyrical, contemporary, clogging, and Dance Fitness. Classes run on a seasonal basis (Fall/Spring seasons).
2. Birthday Party Services: One-time event services for children's birthday parties including dance instruction, crafts, games, decorations, and cake/cupcakes. Priced at $300 for up to 10 children plus the birthday child, with $10 per additional child.
3. Private Lessons: High-intensity private dance instruction sessions available on demand for individuals or children wanting personalized instruction.
4. Closed Group Sessions: Private group dance courses for organizations, companies, or private groups, taught in-studio or at a location of the group's choosing.
5. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for single lessons or entire seasons, sold to friends and family of potential dancers.
6. Dance Fitness Classes: Adult dance fitness classes offered at $5 per lesson or punch cards at $30 for 10 lessons.
7. Competition Team: Competitive dance team participation requiring additional fees for regional and national competition appearances throughout North Carolina.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tippy Toes Dance Studio is a dance academy offering multi-genre dance instruction including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, lyrical, contemporary, clogging, and Dance Fitness for students from age 3 through adult. The studio operates on a seasonal (Fall/Spring) basis, supplementing core classes with birthday party services, private lessons, gift certificates, closed group sessions, and an annual competition team that performs across North Carolina.

Product overview

Tippy Toes Dance Studio Inc is a dance academy offering a comprehensive portfolio of dance instruction for all ages and skill levels. The core offering consists of eleven dance class types: Ballet, Pointe'/Pre-Pointe', Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Acrobatics, Lyrical/Contemporary, Clogging, Dance Fitness, Baby Ballerinas (ages 3), and Tiny Tappers (ages 4). These foundational classes are supplemented by add-on services including Birthday Parties, Gift Certificates, Private Lessons, Closed Sessions, a Competition Team program, the Spender Lee Scholarship, and Summer Programs. The studio serves children (starting age 3), teens, and adults, with classes ranging from recreational to pre-professional (pointe) levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ballet Classes Beginner and advanced ballet instruction teaching basic movement, poise, and grace for ages 5 and up. Ballet shoes required.
• Pointe'/Pre-Pointe' Classes Advanced ballet instruction executed on pointe' for serious students with teacher recommendation. Pre-Pointe' class available for ages 11-13 to prepare for future pointe' work.
• Tap Classes Tap dance instruction for all ages. Tan Bloche Buckle tap shoes for ages 5 and up; Black Bloche Flex tap shoes for ages 10 and up.
• Hip-Hop Classes Energetic class covering break dancing and other hip-hop styles. Jazz sneakers required for ages 5 and up.
• Jazz Classes Popular dance form emphasizing basic jazz technique and stretching. Tan Jazz shoes required (prefer slip on) for ages 5 and up.
• Acrobatics Classes Floor gymnastics instruction covering cartwheels, handstands, front and back limbers, and handsprings. Benefits tumbling skills for cheerleading. No shoes required for ages 5 and up.
• Lyrical/Contemporary Classes Interpretation of music through dance, teaching dancers to move freely and flowingly. Half sole modern shoes required for ages 5 and up.
• Clogging Classes Down home dance form incorporating basic tap movements with jingle taps. Black tap shoes with jingle taps required for all ages.
• Dance Fitness Classes Adult fitness program offering energetic, body slimming dance workouts. Classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30. $5 per lesson or $30 for 10-lesson punch card.
• Baby Ballerinas Classes Creative movement and exercise for ages 3 (potty trained). Includes ballet, tap, and acrobatics for basic muscular and mental development. Ballet shoes required.
• Tiny Tappers Classes Advanced creative movement class for ages 4, building on Baby Ballerina skills. Ballet shoes and tan buckle Bloche tap shoes required.
• Birthday Parties Dance-themed birthday parties for children ages 3 and older, including dance instruction, crafts, tumbling, games, and cake. 1.5 hours. $300 for first 10 children plus birthday child, $10 per additional child, $50 non-refundable booking fee.
• Private Lessons High-intensity private dance instruction available on demand from dance instructors for individuals or children wanting personalized instruction.
• Closed Group Sessions Tailored dance courses for private groups, companies, and organizations, taught in-studio or at a location of the group's choosing.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for single lessons or entire dance seasons, intended for friends and family of potential dancers.
• Competition Team Annual competition team program with themed performances (Toy Story 2025-2026, Legally Blonde 2024-2025, etc.) performing throughout North Carolina. Requires additional fees for regional and national competition appearances.
• Summer Programs Summer dance programs running from early July through late August with small class sizes for compliance with health guidelines.
• Spender Lee Scholarship Annual scholarship established by a former student to support competition team students demonstrating potential, growth, determination, and drive. Previous winners include Paige Bartlett (2018) through Rebekah Madl (2024).

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dance Masters of America (DMA)coreOthersProfessional dance educator organization through which Leslie Ingram is certified. Leslie serves as Nationally Certified Examiner for DMA and has been a member since 2002. She is on the DMA Performing Arts Scholarship Competition committee and serves as DMA Open Scholarship Tabulator. She has judged for multiple DMA chapters across the country.
• Carolina Dance Masters (CDM)coreOthersRegional dance educator organization. Leslie Ingram was voted director on the CDM board in 2007 and served as treasurer from 2012-2023. She is Nationally Certified Examiner for CDM. She was the first high school senior to receive a college scholarship from CDM and has trained under CDM members.
• Hollins UniversityminorOthersEgypt Matthews, instructor at Tippy Toes, graduated from Hollins University with a teaching degree.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston Ballet School: Major ballet institution with affiliated school offering children's division through pre-professional training across multiple genres. Comparable as an institutional dance instruction provider with structured curriculum and performance-based programming.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Major national dance organization operating a renowned school (Ailey School) and community programs teaching modern, ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. Comparable as a multi-genre dance instruction institution with structured curriculum and performance pathways.
• Dance Theatre of Harlem: Nationally recognized dance organization combining professional performance with a tuition-based school offering ballet, modern, and other genres. Comparable as a multi-genre dance instruction brand, though at a much larger institutional scale.

Regional players

• Ballet Academy East: Established pre-professional ballet school offering graded curriculum, performances, and competition prep for children and teens. Comparable as a youth-focused multi-genre dance instruction school with competition team offerings.
• Cary Ballet Conservatory: North Carolina ballet school offering Vaganova-based training, performance opportunities, and youth programming. Regionally comparable NC dance instruction competitor serving a similar youth and family demographic.
• Charlotte School of Ballet: North Carolina-based ballet and dance training institution offering structured classes, performances, and community programming. Regionally comparable as a North Carolina dance instruction school serving children and families.

Direct peers

• Fred Astaire Dance Studios: National franchise of dance studios offering multi-genre instruction (ballroom, latin, swing) for children and adults with private lessons and group classes. Directly comparable business model of studio-based dance instruction with diversified lesson offerings and events.
• Arthur Murray Dance Studios: Long-established international dance studio franchise providing group and private dance lessons across multiple genres for students of all ages. Comparable as a multi-location dance instruction brand with similar recurring-lesson revenue model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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