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Door County School of Dance Directed by Elena Santiago

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

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Professional dance education rooted in technique, artistry, confidence, and community.

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Door County School of Dance

Technique first. Performance with purpose.

Our September–May program gives dancers time to build real technical foundations before applying those skills to choreography and performance.

Students learn progressively through ballet, jazz pop, and creative movement in a professional, welcoming environment.

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“Dance opened doors I never knew existed. Now I want to inspire the next generation in the community I love.”

Elena Santiago · Founder & Director

Door County native. Professional dancer. Dance educator. University of Wisconsin–Madison, The Ailey School, and Hunter College.

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Multi-Class Discounts

Train more and save.

2 classes 5% off · 3 classes 10% off · 4+ classes 15% off total family tuition

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2026–2027 Season

Choose the training path that fits your dancer.

Once Weekly

Choose one Ballet or Jazz Pop class each week for a consistent dance experience.

Twice Weekly

Take the same technique twice weekly for more repetition, consistency, and technical development.

Ballet + Jazz Pop

Our recommended option for the most complete foundation in turned-out and parallel technique.

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