Since 1988, The Dance Attic has provided high-quality dance education rooted in technical excellence, creativity, and a nurturing, family-centered environment. We are committed to helping dancers of all ages and abilities grow not only as artists, but as confident individuals, while remaining actively involved in the Wake Forest community through performances, outreach, and service opportunities.

Founded by Wanda Lynam Percise in the attic of an insurance building in Rolesville, NC, The Dance Attic quickly became a cornerstone of dance education in the area. In 2000, the studio moved to its current home in Wake Forest, where it continues to serve hundreds of dancers each season.

After 37 years of dedicated leadership from Ms. Wanda, The Dance Attic entered a new chapter under the direction of Hallie Hoy Pardo—a former TDA student, longtime instructor, and passionate advocate for arts education and the Wake Forest Community. Today, Hallie proudly continues the studio’s legacy while leading TDA forward with the same commitment to excellence, community, and the family atmosphere that has defined The Dance Attic for nearly four decades.

At The Dance Attic, we offer two dynamic programs designed to support dancers at every level: our Recreational Program and our Competitive Team. Our Recreational Program is perfect for dancers who want to enjoy training and performing without the full commitment of a competitive season. These dancers participate in weekly classes, perform in our end of year recital, and attend one local competition, a unique opportunity that sets our program apart. For those seeking a more intensive experience, our Competitive Team is designed for dancers who commit to five or more hours of weekly training in company rehearsals in addition to required recreational classes. A key strength of our program is the collaboration between the two tracks. All company dancers take recreational classes as part of their technical foundation, and all recreational dancers gain valuable performance experience by attending one local competition each season. This shared experience fosters community, growth, and a strong studio-wide connection.

Where can you see The Dance Attic Perform? All dancers at The Dance Attic are involved in our end of season performance in June. Our recitals are open to the public and we love celebrating all of the dancers hard work in this culmination of performances. All of our dancers enrolled in our “Combo” Classes as well as our advanced hour long classes will participate in one local competition a year. The Dance Attic staff is proud that our entire staff and all of the dancers at the age to be in competitive classes, represent themselves well, and that we exceed the expectations of a recreational program going to a competition, competing against other Competitive teams and studios.

Looking to further your dance education? If your dancer is looking for more commitment and challenge in their dance experience, our competitive team (TDAC) was created in 2005 to allow for dancers to expand on their dance education. The Dance Attic Company travels to multiple competitions throughout the season and has more requirements than our recreational program. CLICK HERE for more information on our competitive team.

Both our recreational as well as our competitive programs have grown immensely throughout the years, and we are happy to be dancing with a family with over 240 dancers! If you are interested in learning more about The Dance Attic, feel free to browse our website for more information. If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out via email to info@thedanceattic.com.

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