ELLEN ALVIN DANCE EXCHANGE
Dance Classes in Dickson, TN for Ages 3 to Adult
Registration for the 2026-2027 season is OPEN now! Spots are still available in Jazz, Tap, Flexibility, Ballet and more.
WELCOME
At Ellen Alvin Dance Exchange, every dancer trains with real technique, in a studio that feels like home. Since 2019, our teachers have given students the love, freedom, and power of dance.
Our vision is simple:
- A community of dancers, safely trained in real technique
- A supportive, encouraging place to grow
- A stage where every dancer gets to shine
We build all of this on three values: Commitment, Consistency, Community.
Step Inside Our Home
Hello! Come on in!
My name is Riley Perkins, and I opened Ellen Alvin Dance Exchange in 2019. My goal is to welcome you and your dancer into a studio that feels like home.
Curious what a class at EADE looks like? Watch our dancers in action, take a walk through the studio, and follow us to a competition day. Whether your dancer is 3 or 30, you'll see the training, the teamwork, and the community we're proud of.
Riley Perkins, Owner and Director
Inside the Studio
See what a typical day looks like at EADE. Our dancers train with focus, encouragement, and plenty of smiles, building real technique one class at a time.
Tour Our Studio
Wondering where your dancer will spend their time? Take a walk through our Dickson, TN studio and see our dance space and facilities before your first visit.
Questions? Call 615-437-7465 or stop by to see it in person.
Competition VLOG
Come along for a full day at competition, from warm-ups and backstage moments to the stage and everything in between. See how our teams support each other and what it means to be part of the EADE family.
OUR TRAINING PATHWAYS
Foundations of Dance
Ages 3-6
Technique Training
Ages 6 and Older
Age 6? Start in Foundations or Technique based on experience. Contact us and we'll help you choose.
MEET OUR TEACHERS
Our teachers are dancers first. They've trained, competed, and performed, and they love helping every student grow with confidence in a safe, supportive studio.
Riley Perkins
Owner and Director
Ballet, acro, jazz, tap, and competitive teams
Natalie Smith
Instructor
Foundations, jazz, hip hop, acro, flexibility, and competitive teams
Taylor Russell
Instructor
Tap, jazz, and competitive teams
Tristen Worstall
Instructor
Hip hop and pom
Grayson Locklear
Instructor
Foundations and jazz/tap, 2023 Ellen Alvin Dancer of the Year
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