Nutcracker 2026 is December 5th at Westminster Christian Academy

Children Ages 6 and Up are eligible to audition for the Nutcracker. Auditions are September 19 at 10am.

Carol Bowman Academy of Dance
is a non-competitive studio with classes for dancers of all abilities aged 3 and up.

We strive to make the class environment safe, positive, and rewarding for all dancers.

​​​If you have any questions, you can email or call:
[email protected]
636-537-3203
2026 SENIORS: GRACE ARCHEY, JANE HILLENBRAND, SOPHIA HUESER, AVERY MCCLEARY, LEAH PUTHOFF

2025 SENIOR: GIANNA PUTHOFF
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​2024 SENIORS: MADELYN HAAS, ELLIE MCCLEARY, AND KENNEDY PAYNE

Contact us!
Phone number: 636-537-3203
Location: 16 Clarkson Wilson Center, Chesterfield MO 63017
email: [email protected]

                                     philosophy and goals
             Our goals are to encourage and instruct children to develop and enjoy the art of dance. Dance education gives children of any age the opportunity to work on areas of coordination, rhythm, confidence, discipline, and creativeness. Limited class size allows us to give individual attention as well as working with the class as a group, learning teamwork in a non-competitive atmosphere.
             Dancing gives children the chance to feel pride, satisfaction, and self-esteem in their accomplishments. Dancing is a wonderful healthy outlet, excellent exercise, and stress relief outlet away from our busy lifestyle.
              Children are taught in each form of dance, technique and terminology. Beginning in the mid year we begin preparing for our year end performance to the excitement of costumes and the highlight of performing at the theatre.
              Dancing is a skill that can be learned at any time and can be carried on throughout their entire life. Many of our students have taken their dance education to participate in Poms, Cheerleading, school theatre, and musicals. Some of our students have gone on to pursue dance in college and use the skills they have learned in theatre, dance ensembles, and teaching careers.
              ​We feel truly blessed to have been given this opportunity to be a part of so many children's lives.
​We are looking forward to a great year!