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The Emerald Academy
An enrichment hub for youth ages 7-17, offering real-world classes, workshops, and experiences that help youth build confidence, creativity, and life skills - that go beyond traditional activities.
No matter what activities or sports your child is involved in - Emerald programming offers essential tools to complement their development.
ABOUT THE EMERALD ACADEMY
Empowering Minds to Embrace Responsibility, Ambition, Leadership and Discovery
It's the emerald way.
Programming and community for curious and creative youth. We offer engaging classes, workshops, clubs, camps, and special events designed to help children ages 7 - 17 explore interests, develop real-world skills, and build meaningful friendships in a fun and encouraging environment.
Think of The Emerald Academy as a blend of enrichment center, creative hub, and community gathering — where kids can discover new passions beyond traditional sports and activities. From entrepreneurship and leadership to arts, life skills, wellness, creativity, and hands-on experiences, our programs are designed to inspire growth while making learning exciting and memorable.
At The Emerald Academy, we believe children thrive when they feel supported, empowered, and excited to learn — and we’re building a place where they can do exactly that.
Check out a sampling of what you'll find on our calendar.
LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL GROWTH
CREATIVITY & EXPLORATION
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY
Leadership & Confidence Building
Mentorship & Personal Growth
Public Speaking & Communication
Life Skills for Real-World Success
Teen Career & Future Readiness
Money Management
Creative Writing & Book Clubs
Talent Showcases
Guest Experts, Artists & Special Workshops
Creativity, Exploration & Self-Expression
Entrepreneurship & Business Skills
Social Skills & Friendship Building
Leadership Clubs
Girl Scout Badge Workshops
Themed Events & Social Experiences
Community, Connection & Collaboration
Resume, Portfolio & Website Building
TESTIMONIALS
"Jenny brings so many things to the table when it comes to running a business, especially a dance studio. As someone whose daughter started at her studio at a very young age, we were blessed to have Jenny not only behind the scenes, but bringing that extra something to make us feel welcomed and loved.
Her excellence shines in all forms; from communication, connections with students and parents, and providing a space that not only provided excellence in teaching and training, but gave back to the community.
Jenny is a powerhouse when it comes to running a successful business who adds in that special touch of personal connection."
Dreams Dance Academy parent
"We have known Jenny, as a studio owner, for 10 years. Her compassion and commitment made us feel welcomed from the beginning. Her communication and organizational skills have always been impressive, as she created informative, professional. and aesthetic material from newsletters to recital magazines. Jenny has excelled in building an engaging social media presence that helped to propel her studio into a successful business!
She has always gone above and beyond for her studio family. Even during COVID, she was resilient and flexible and knew the importance of dance in the lives of her students. She found ways to offer classes through various media outlets that became a part of the day that my daughter looked forward to during an otherwise challenging time. She has always been committed to guiding her dancers to be well rounded individuals through giving back to the community, being part of a Leadership Academy, goal setting, the Budding Entrepreneur program, and so much more. Jenny has a wealth of knowledge and passion!"
Dreams Dance Academy parent
"I cannot speak highly enough of Jenny and the incredible impact she has had on my daughter and the dance studio community. Jenny is more than a teacher – she is a mentor, a leader, and inspiration.
Jenny has a unique ability to instill leadership qualities in her dancers, teaching them the importance of setting goals, pursuing dreams, and supporting one another. What stands out is her unwavering commitment to inclusivity. Through her adaptive program, she allowed Leadership Academy members to assist special needs dancers, fostering a sense of community and teamwork. Everyone was welcome at Jenny's studio.
She consistently encouraged students through programs like Leadership Academy and Student of the Month, which were powerful motivators for dancers to strive for excellence. She also took the time to highlight each dancer's journey, recognizing milestone achievements (5-year, 10-year and Senior dancers) as well as Inspiration Scholarship.
Throughout her 12 years of running Dreams, the studio brought home many awards. However, Dreams was so much more than its awards. Jenny believed in each dancer and saw their potential, not just as performers, but as future leaders. Her guidance has empowered my daughter to reach her goals with confidence and heart. I am forever grateful for everything Jenny has done to help shape my daughter as a dancer and person."
Dreams Dance Academy parent
INTERESTED IN SHARING YOUR EXPERTISE?
We are currently building our network of local professionals, speakers, and workshop presenters.
A big component and purpose of The Emerald Academy is to give others the space and opportunity to share their knowledge in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Please CLICK HERE to fill out our interest form. We can't wait to hear from you!