Asheville Junior Theater - School of Dance
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AJT School of Dance is a vibrant dance school dedicated to nurturing artistic talent and fostering a love for the performing arts. Offering a diverse range of dance classes for children, teenagers and adults, our school provides expert instruction in various dance styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, acro, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theater. With a focus on creativity, performance, and technique, students have the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence, and express themselves through dance in a supportive and encouraging environment. Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about the performing arts, Asheville Junior Theater School of Dance strives to inspire the next generation of dancers and performers while promoting artistic excellence and personal growth.
Culture is Everything
Our culture is of the utmost importance to us at AJT School of Dance. We are dedicated to teaching our students the values that transcend the classroom setting, lessons they can apply into their everyday lives. One of these lessons is kindness: We believe that all of our dancers need to support one another as they try new skills on for size in a vulnerable experience. Another is dedication: We believe that children can achieve excellence if they are given responsibility and taught to work hard. Not all children at AJT School of Dance get a “trophy,” but those that do will be elated and proud of their achievements.
Providing Excellence
We are dedicated to creating a meaningful dance experience. We provide a strong technical base, while guiding every student towards self-confidence. We want our dancers to have a healthy relationship to movement and to their bodies. AJT School of Dance promotes integrity, and a true passion for dance.
Our Instructors
Our instructors at AJT School of Dance take pride in making kids into great dancers, while instilling confidence and integrity in them at the same time. Every staff member treats each student as an individual dancer, and supports their growth by instructing them in a fun and nurturing environment. Our instructors push kids to be the best dancers and humans they can be.

Jarret Ditch

Morgen Gough

Susan Rosone

Emily Fogo
Foundations of Dance
Emily Fogo is an instructor and choreographer from Hendersonville, NC. She has trained in ballet, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, modern, jazz, musical theater, tap, and hip-hop. Emily began dancing at four years old and competed with Releve Performing Arts Center’s (RPAC) competitive company from 2013-2020, winning numerous awards with her teammates, and has attended multiple dance conventions such as Radix, Nuvo, and 24/7 to enrich her dance education. After graduating high school, Emily started her teaching career at RPAC in 2022. Since then, she has gained vast experience teaching many styles of dance, and is proficient in working with all ages and levels. On her days off, she works at The Sock Basket of Asheville as the manager and professional pointe shoe fitter. Emily has a strong passion for dance, and is dedicated to aiding and supporting dancers through their training. She is very excited to continue her professional journey with Asheville Junior Theater!

Sarah Ragon
Tricks & Stunts
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