Sophisticated Elite Dance Academy Where Dancers Dreams Come True!
We are versatile in many styles of dance.
Please click on our links to view our program.
We are versatile in many styles of dance.
Please click on our links to view our program.
Our experienced instructors are passionate about sharing their love of dance with students of all ages and abilities. We offer a wide range of genres into the majorette program. This consist of ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, we have a class that will challenge and inspire you.
All tryout dancers parents must email us with your contact information, dancer legal name, age, current grade, school, and dance experience. We are looking for dancers that has great dance coordination skills. We are also looking for dancers who loved to perform and has rhythm. If your dancer has personality skills, this is the place for your dance. Our email address for tryout information is below on this website. Make sure you sign up in advance to avoid being put on the waitlist. Parents can start in January by emailing us for a March tryout. This tryout would not be open for walk ups. You have to register and we will send you detailed information on the location of tryout and the time.

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👇🏾The dancer must be dedicated and is willing to work hard to be a great dancer. We aren’t looking for any dancers that will quit! All dancers will have to attend the mandatory summer camp in July for a week. The summer camp fee is $300. The summer camp fee only pays for the choreography and extensive training only. No uniforms are included in this fee. We have a parent packet that is located on our website under the parent packet tab that is mandatory to read. It specifies what students would need once they make the team. Students will be told the level of each dancer within a few days after the tryout. If your dancer made the team, it would be posted on our IG page or you will receive a call. Our instagram name is the name of our school. Look up Sophisticated Elite Dance.
The fees are located underneath the tuition link. Once students make the team, you will be given the day of the summer camp. Summer camp payments are due by July 1st of each year. The performance fees are due each year by June 1st. The performance fees are $350 for the dance season. Once we receive your uniform payments, you will have access to our group chat for the team. All custom uniforms payments are due by Memorial Day in the month of May. Dancers can get measured the day of tryouts or the next following week with a designated date and time. Our measurements stay on file for 6 months only. The measurement fee is $30
All dancers will receive the uniforms within 6-12 weeks of the order date. All dancers must have everything ordered off the parent packet before summer camp. Those ordered parent packet items will have to come to summer camp the first day of camp for uniform check. Uniforms are are a big requirement for this program. You will know the price of the custom uniforms once your dancers get measured during tryouts or the week after being selected for our team. The measure fee is $30. You will print the form and bring it with your dancer. All forms are located on our website. You will get an appointment time and follow the payment instructions. We will send you a an email once we confirm the size and price. All details are located on the parent packet tab on the website. All parents will have to fill out a summer camp form/ fall form to turn in the first day of camp. The days will be located on the group chat once you get the link. All parents will be notified about the camp days after tryouts. These are mandatory forms for us to have. Each level of the team is in a few more sections below.
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Competition and performance standard fee is $350 for the dance year. This will be a fee for all parents who dancers have made our team.
Performance fees are due in full by June 1st. Parents are welcome to pay in full before then. No exceptions will be made for the performance fees and deadlines. Parents can also use the team GoFund me to get credit for the performance fee. Each dancer donor must put their name in the message to get credit. This is another option to save parents money. Parents have two options to pay for the performance fees. The $40 fall registration fee will be waived .
Dancers will also get free mandatory practice hours up to 30 or more hours a dance school years for selected performers.
👇🏾First tuition payment is due August 1st.
Mandatory team fundraisers will pay for the remaining fees for performances, competitions, and team accessories, and props. Competition fees are very expensive. Parents are receiving a discounted standard and competition fees. We will do a team GoFund Me and one or two outside teams donation fundraisers. All custom uniforms must be paid in full by Memorial Day. Custom uniforms take sometimes 6-12 weeks to come back. The custom uniform prices are located on the parent packet on the website.
All required team items are located on the parent packet. Dancers must have everything that’s required to remain on our dance team. Students will be dismissed from the team if the required items aren’t purchase by the deadline. Tution is due on the 1st of each much.
👇🏾Parents are welcome to have friends or family members to send your dancer performance fees. We will only except two payments for each dancer for performance fees. We prefer one full payment for the performance fee. Parents are welcome to send the Cash App link and our Zelle link to anyone who like to donate to your dancers for their performance fees. Therefore, we just would like to make sure that we will only have no more than two payments for any dancers.
At Sophisticated Elite Dance Academy, we believe that dance is meant to be shared. That's why we offer performance opportunities for our students, from parades to competitions. It's a chance to showcase your skills and share your passion with others.
Ready to start your dance journey? Contact us today to learn more about our classes and schedule. Our friendly staff is always happy to help.
We will except Zelle payments and cash app.
Make sure you put your child first and last name and what the payment is for. The Zelle payment email address is sophisticatedelitedance@gmail.com. We will except Cash App payments at $DrErica2020 from parents who don’t have Zelle as an option. Our Zelle is Sophisticatedelitedance@gmail.com. Make sure you add the same details as for the Zelle payment. Once your child has made the team, you can pay for your summer camp free. Tuition is due the 1st of each month with a $25 late fee added on the 2nd and 3rd day once the full dance season starts in August. It is a $3 a minute late fee that has to be paid within one hour of picking up your dancers late from practice.
Dance is more than just a physical activity - it's an art form that allows you to express yourself in ways you never thought possible. At Sophisticated Elite Dance Academy, we help you discover your passion for dance and unleash your inner dancer.
Our experienced instructors are not just experts in dance, but also in teaching. They know how to bring out the best in each student and help them reach their full potential. With their guidance, you can become the dancer you've always wanted to be.
At Sophisticated Elite Dance Academy Dance Studio, we believe that dance is an expression of joy and freedom. Our experienced and passionate instructors are dedicated to helping our students discover the joy of movement and express themselves through dance. We offer a variety of classes for dancers of all ages and skill levels, including majorette, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and more. From our youngest students to our most advanced, we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Come dance with us and experience the joy of movement!

Level 3 students are performing and competition students.
Level 2 ( apprentice 3) students who made the competition teams are performing and competition students. These dancers will have the opportunity to dance with level 3.
Level 2 students who made the competition teams are performing and competition students.
Level 1 students who didn’t make the competition team are standard parade performers. They will learn the fundamentals of dance and majorette.
We offer a standard and competition program.
All new team members must download the Band app with your child‘s picture on the profile. All older students can join the Band along with one parent. Follow the instructions below in the next sections. You will be accepted in the group once the staff is available. All parents will get details on the camp dates and times. All parents will get information about uniforms and anything related to the team. We will communicate fully on the Band.
Summer Camp is $300. Summer camp is between 3-5 days and it’s mandatory to be apart of the team.
No refunds on any items or fees!!!

All new parents that will be apart our HBCU style majorette team. We ask for you to follow the guidelines below if your child made the dance team.
You must only download your group area.
We are asking for all new parents and students to download the “BAND” app that’s green and white with the letter B in the middle trimmed in white. All students and parents will need to upload a picture. The link will be sent to parents once the uniforms are paid in full!
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All students must complete and turn in the registration form in a folder the first day of practice in the summer. The registration form is located under the tab link. No exceptions. All parents have to sign a contract agreement. No refund on uniforms or tuition. Our contract agreement has all of this in detail.
The Gwinnett team practice will practice once a week. Please call for details. The season is from August to May.


Come meet our majorette coaches!


Dr. Erica has been trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, lyrical, HBCU style and battle style Majorette, Contemporary, Modeling, and Cheerleading. She grow up dancing in all of these different genre. She has worked with a NBA dance/ cheer team doing choreography. Dr. Erica has worked with many coaches from the hit TV show Bring IT! She also is a medical doctor and has a business background. She loves working with children and adults. This will let her pass her knowledge onto her students of all ages through creativity and passion for the love of dance, and laying out a practical foundation and empowering individuals with knowledge of life skills. She has over 30 years of dance experience. She has 20 years of teaching stunt training in Majorette and Cheer. She has taught many children and teams in different states. For many years, she has worked with many schools, teams, and church dance ministries. She has also talked with many youth about life decisions. Dr. Erica has been a mentor for many children. She believes in inspiring young people to make good decisions. She had the opportunity to choreograph for many dance teams. However, Dr. Erica in the past has volunteered teaching dance classes in the Metro Atlanta area on her free time.

Miriam
As a resident of Duluth, Georgia for more than 40 years, Miriam is an active member of her community in multiple facets. Her work in property management for 30 years prepared her well for a career in Real Estate. Miriam is a sough-after Realtor, praised by her clients for her commitment and knowledge of the North Atlanta area. A talented violinist, Miriam performs in the Duluth First Baptist Orchestra, and sat on the board of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra from 2005-2008. Miriam coached her daughter for 15 years in violin before she was accepted into the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She is a valuable resource to parents committed to their children’s success.

Debbie, a Texas native. Have lived in Atlanta for (10) years and consider it home. Texas Southern University-Houston/DU graduate. MS Communications. Program Manager. Love gardening, travel, volunteering, and family.
Email us at sedaschool2018@gmail.com
for information about our classes or clinics. Make sure you leave your contact information for us to contact you. All of our future majorette parents must leave a contact number for us to contact them in regards to tryouts.
Grayson /Lawrenceville, GA , Gainesville, GA, Atlanta, Ga

Pastoring for 38 years and presently in the process of building its first academy for K through 5's. Founder of Youth for Youth Coalition, a program that focus on helping youths that are in street gangs offering them a better way of making a positive choice. He is also a retired Sheriff.

- Child advocate, investor, influencer
- Woman of the Year Award 2005 and 2008
My Quote:
"I believe children mimic what they see, let's
show them positivity."

Dr. Amy grow up doing dance and has a passion for young kids. Dr. Amy is also a medical doctor. Dr. Amy and Dr. Erica has traveled throughout the US hosting dance clinics for less fortunate children and adult. Dr. Amy spends her off time with family and friend.



