Academy of Dance Jax

Academy of Dance has been open under the direction and ownership of Jacquie Franz since 2001, offering ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop for ages two and up. Beyond weekly classes, the studio offers a Musical Theatre program with an emphasis on the "triple threat" of voice, drama, and dance.

AOD's Performance Companies represent the studio at regional and national competitions, and the studio is also home to a Thespian Troupe — a dedicated group of actors, singers, and dancers focused on musical theatre and Broadway performance.