royal expressions school of Dance
Welcome to Royal Expressions School of Dance, where your dancer’s journey is celebrated! You, your child, and your family will experience a welcoming space designed for students of all ages and abilities to explore the world of dance. Our experienced instructors blend technique, artistry, and creativity to offer classes that inspire growth, confidence, and self-expression. Whether you’re stepping into your first class or continuing your dance education, we aim to create an empowering experience that nurtures your love for dance and encourages you to shine both on and off the stage. Join us in a community where dance becomes more than just movement—it’s a way to express your true self and find your people.
You will find our dance studio convenienty located just south of Downtown between S Eugene Street and Elm Street and across from Goodwill Industries of Central NC. When you arrive we are in Unit B in the back entrance of the building.
We invite you to scroll through this page to learn more about our school and schedule a trial to see if we are a good fit.
The 100% Love Guarantee
We guarantee that when you enter our space you will feel loved, supported, and uplifted. If for any reason you’re not, we’ll give you your money back, no questions asked. Try it out risk-free, then join for a lifetime.
Why you will Love Royal expressions...
The Royal Family Membership
Get exclusive benefits like a free t-shirt, discounted merch, free fitness classes for the whole family, and more!
Flexible Payments and Convenient Registration
Easily enroll online with options to spread out payments for stress-free planning.
Costumes Included
No stress about buying costumes for performances, it’s all taken care of! You save space in your home and we save the earth.
Two Stage Performances
Your dancer will shine on stage, building confidence and showing off their hard work. Every stage performance is captured in high-quality video for lasting memories and all members get access to the recording at no additional cost to you.
Community Performances
Be a part of fun local events and share the joy of dance beyond the studio.
Digital Dance Experience
easily access classes online to enhance and reinforce training or to catch up if you miss a class.
ABT Certified & Horton Techniques
Your dancer will learn from world-renowned curriculums, giving them a strong foundation in ballet and modern dance, plus our very own curriculum for a well-rounded dancer.
Access to fresh produce
Your whole family can stay active and healthy together with access to free and fresh produce included in your membership!
our Programs & Pricing
ABT Certified Pre-Professional Ballet Program
Our Pre-Professional Ballet Program is for ages 8 - adult.
Toddler Dance Program
Our Toddler Dance Program is for ages 2 - 4 years old
Primary Dance Program
Our Primary Dance Program is for ages 5 - 7
Pre-Professional Dance Program
Our Pre-Professional Dance Program is for ages 8 - adult.
Adult Recreational Program
We welcome anyone who wants a place to maintain their happiness and health.
Summer Session
We are back with summer offerings that are sure to keep your child happy and healthy.
Your child deserves the highest quality of dance training and we offer it through the Royal Expressions Curriculum, American Ballet Theater National Training Curriculum (Pre-Primary to Level 5), and Horton Technique which you may recognize in the Alvin Ailey repertoire.
The Master Class series gives you access to prominent dancers from around the country. These instructors come to our studio, which is open to the community, to provide dancers with even more opportunities to learn different techniques. Past artists have included Misty Copeland, Alicia Graf Mack, Carlita Victoria, Kentrell Newton, and Kara “KJ” Wade.
We also go on Dance Excursions and train with the best together. The excursions promote bonding and once-in-a-lifetime dance and travel experiences. We have traveled to New York City for Juilliard Dance Experience and Charlotte, NC for the Ailey Dance Experience. We are planning our first trip to Los Angeles for the Juilliard Dance Experience at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
What they're saying about us
top tier dance training
Join the Royal Family
Your people are here. Join a community where your child can learn in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that honors every learning curve and celebrates progress, no matter how big or small. With a strong focus on uplifting and celebrating Black culture and heritage, this is a space where all families are embraced, no matter their background. There’s room for you and your child to show up as your authentic selves. Explore the website to learn more about the school and schedule your trial to see if it’s the right fit for your family.
Royal Expressions School of Dance is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 9 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Pre-Primary through Level 3 will be taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Princess Johnson, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.