Grace. Expression. Belonging.
Welcome to Candice Meryl Dance Studio in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia—where passion meets precision. We offer a supportive space for dancers of all ages to grow in skill, confidence, and creativity. Join our community and discover the joy and transformative power of dance.
Our dance programs
Creative Movement
This playful class introduces our youngest dancers to movement through imagination, music, and fun! Dancers explore basic motor skills, rhythm, and spatial awareness using props, stories, and creative play. The focus is on building confidence, listening skills, and a love of movement in a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Ages 3-4
Jazz/Lyrical
Jazz is designed for dancers who are ready to take their jazz training to the next level through performance-focused instruction. Students will refine jazz technique, including alignment, flexibility, strength, turns, leaps, and advanced jazz vocabulary, while learning dynamic choreography that emphasizes musicality, expression, stage presence, and teamwork.
Lyrical combines ballet and jazz techniques with expressive movement to tell a story through dance. Students will develop strength, flexibility, balance, and emotional artistry while learning choreography that emphasizes musical interpretation, fluid movement, and performance quality.
Pre-Ballet, Ballet 1 & 2
Pre-Ballet introduces young dancers to the foundations of classical ballet in a fun, structured, and nurturing environment. Students learn basic positions, coordination, musicality, and classroom etiquette while building strength, balance, and confidence.
Ballet 1 builds on foundational technique with a focus on proper posture, alignment, terminology, and basic barre and center work. Dancers develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and discipline while learning correct classical form in a supportive, encouraging setting.
Ballet 2 advances technical development with more complex combinations, increased strength and flexibility training, and refined ballet vocabulary. Students focus on control, precision, artistry, and musicality while preparing for more advanced levels of classical training.
Pre Tap, Tap 1 & 2
Pre-Tap introduces young dancers to rhythm and sound through fun, age-appropriate movement. Students learn basic tap steps, coordination, and musical awareness while developing listening skills and confidence in an encouraging environment.
Tap 1 focuses on foundational tap technique and terminology. Dancers learn basic steps and simple combinations that build rhythm, timing, coordination, and clarity of sound.
Tap 2 advances tap skills with more detailed footwork, faster tempos, and longer combinations. Students work on precision, musicality, and performance quality while developing stronger rhythm and control.
Annual Dance Intensives
Throughout the year, Candice Meryl Dance Studio offers optional dance intensives designed to help dancers deepen their training, build confidence, and explore new styles. These focused workshops feature specialized instruction in pointe, lyrical, modern, hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, conditioning, turns and leaps, choreography, and more. Dance intensives are geared to our older dancers ages 11-18 and provide dancers with opportunities to refine technique, develop artistry, and learn from experienced instructors in an encouraging and inspiring environment. Specific dates, guest artists, and registration information will be announced throughout the dance season.
Contact us
Location
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
United States