ABOUT US

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Studio Dansu, we nurture passionate and thoughtful artists. We inspire a love for the arts while providing a well-rounded education that focuses on technique, artistry, creativity, self-discipline, teamwork, and confidence. Our goal is to prepare students for local performances, college arts programs, and professional careers in the performing arts.

We teach the foundations of the creative and performing arts, not competition, and integrate the history of each discipline to enrich students' education. We encourage them to use this knowledge to shape the future of the arts.

Our age-appropriate syllabus supports the physical and mental development of our students, ensuring the best results in their training. Whether aspiring professionals or hobbyists, we offer an exceptional performing arts education to all.

INSTRUCTORS & STAFF

We are proud to have a professional faculty of teaching artists who hold degrees or certifications in their field. Our instructors are encouraged to pursue ongoing education, enhancing both their own growth and the experience of our students. Above all, providing the highest quality education to every student is our top priority.

JAYME SHIMOOKA

Owner &
Artistic Director

SARAH BARNARD

Teaching Artist

DANIEL "KOOY" BUIE

Teaching Artist

KAMELIA ATKINS

Client Services

ALEXIS LEPPARD

Teaching Artist

BRYANNA CURE

Teaching Artist

FALLON STANISLAWSKI

Teaching Artist

WILL CARROLL

Administrive Assistant

OUR FACILITY

Located on the South Side of Madison, near Fitchburg and Oregon, our 6,000+ square foot facility is designed to provide the highest quality creative and performing arts education.

Our spacious dance studios feature full-length mirrors for body alignment and group unison practice. The floating subfloor protects dancers of all ages from stress and injury.

Our music and acting rooms inspire creativity while students develop their artistic skills.

The lobby offers a comfortable space for parents to watch their children’s progress through live-feed TV screens, eliminating distractions from traditional viewing windows. Free WiFi and complimentary coffee and tea are available for families.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Studio Dansu recognizes that our arts center and the theatres that we perform in occupy the land that is the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk Nation, who have called this land Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

We acknowledge the circumstances that led to the forced removal of the Ho-Chunk people, and honor their legacy of resistance and resilience. We recognize and respect the inherent sovereignty of the twelve First Nations that reside in the boundaries of the state of Wisconsin. We celebrate their rich traditions, heritage, and culture that thrived long before our arrival.

Studio Dansu respectfully recognizes this Ho-Chunk land and affirms that we are better when we stand together and can work towards a collaborative future. We recognize this as a part of our core belief in the transformative power of the arts and our commitment to educating, enriching, and celebrating our shared human experience.