Collierville Arts Academy provides an open door for parents at all times. Closed circuit cameras record 24/7 and can be easily viewed from our lobby waiting area.
Collierville
Arts Academy
Thomas and Julie Knowles, our founders, began a school for the arts and humanities in 1994. Their vision and mission provided excellence in training in our region for more than 30 years. The Collierville Arts Academy was opened in 2004 and offers students of all ages and skill levels training in classical ballet, pointe, variations, pas de deux, jazz and contemporary dance, tap, musical theatre, fine arts, music, martial arts, the sport of fencing and much more. The Collierville Arts Academy program areas have expanded to include academic tutorial services as well. In our studios you will find diverse and enthusiastic students from a variety of countries that all share similar interests. We are a community of individual artists and athletes that are seeking to be the very best version of ourselves. We accomplish our goals through hard work, dedication, and commitment.
Academic & Professional -
The Gillespie School - ABT
SCAD @ Atlanta, GA
Vanderbilt Law School
Samford University
Broadway Touring Companies 1997-2019
The Julliard School NY, NY
The Washington Ballet
University of Memphis
Joffrey Ballet & DisneyWorld
USA Military Academy - West Point
Collierville Arts Academy offers the finest training and client services for all ages and skill levels. Our staff and faculty have taught thousands of students in our region and helped students of all ages and skill levels achieve their goals and dreams.
Many of our program areas have open enrollment year-round, we offer short courses, and private instruction as well.
• Classical Ballet & Pointe
• Variations & Pas De Deux
• Jazz & Contemporary
• Tap & Musical Theatre
• Conditioning & Pilates
• Audition Preparation
• Music Lessons
• Fine Arts
• Martial Arts - Karate
• BattleMasters
• Olympic-Style Fencing
• Acting & Voice Lessons
• Homeschool Tutoring Services
Collierville Arts Academy instructors offer our students the highest quality training methods and provide measurable steps toward attaining their goals.
Our unique dance training curriculum includes the R.A.D. Method, Vaganova, & Cecchetti styles, Gus Giordano Jazz and Dance Masters of America styles.
Our unique martial arts training curriculum includes: Shotokan Karate, Goju Ryu Karate, Aikido, Kickboxing, and BattleMasters Padded Weapons.
Our other program areas such as music, fine arts, acting and academic tutoring are taught by certified professionals.
Collierville Arts Academy provides an open door for parents at all times. Closed circuit cameras record 24/7 and can be easily viewed from our lobby waiting area.
Whether you are seeking the perfect pair of pointe shoes, a pair of ballet shoes for your grandchild, or your martial arts uniform, then you do not have to look far - our boutique has got you covered.
Miss Julie's Dance Wear offers professional pointe shoe fittings and dance wear items from world-renowned brands including Freed of London, Veronese, Chacott, Sansha, RP Collection, Claudia Dean, Pillows for Pointes and more.
Boutique Pointe Shoe Fittings Are By Appointment Only:
Call 901-861-7001 to schedule your fitting appointment.
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