Welcome to Julia's Academy of International Dance where we create experiences that will last a lifetime. We are dedicated to our customers regardless of age and experience. We believe everyone deserves a chance to be happy and free in spirit, and expressthose feelings through the art of dance. That is why we call the experience "Happiness in Motion".

We provide instruction, guidance, and choreography from the best. All dance instructors are held to the highest standards as established by our renowned Russian Prima ballerina, Yulia Zhmutski
 
 
Shown Above: Pictures of Julia's beautiful dancers performing

The 7 ONLY'S
that makes Julia's unique & the logical choice:

  1. THE ONLY studio in America to be recognized by the Russian National Ballet Foundation
  2. THE ONLY studio in the Mid & Southwest teaching performing arts to students with special needs
  3. THE ONLY Academy in the Mid & Southwest with a Russian Prima Balleria on staff
  4. THE ONLY Academy in Oklahoma to teach 35 different disciplines
  5. THE ONLY dance studio in Norman with all-year-round operation
  6. THE ONLY dance studio in Norman with continuous enrollment
  7. THE ONLY HOME for the Sooner Dance Company

Julia’s is a proud member of the following organizations:

7 reasons why being trained by a Russian Prima Ballerina is important to you!

Because Julia’s is the only dance academy in the Midwest and Southwest to have a Russian Prima Ballerina leading our staff, we are the only Academy that can offer you all of these exciting and valuable opportunities!

Your child:

  1. Will practice the fundamentals correctly, avoiding unnecessary injuries and traumas (SAFETY)
  2. Will learn correct terminology for all of the movements and techniques, providing competence in scholastic advancement (KNOWLEDGE)
  3. Will acquire the true essence of being a dancer, including the ethics and aesthetics (BEAUTY)
  4. Will become a highly disciplined artist – a proven factor to improve performance in school and better behavior at home (CONSISTENCY)
  5. Showcase their talent and skills mastered at Julia’s and be a part of professional performing arts productions (PURPOSE)
  6. Will perform with a Prima Ballerina on stage, enabling your child to model the best in the world (PRIDE)
  7. Can advance to certification level awarded by industry recognized dance professionals. This certification provides your child entrance into advanced levels of training or performing (CREDIBILITY)
We started Julia's Academy to create a home for those who seek fulfillment in the performing arts and to bring happiness to children and their families.
We are always excited to share our story with you. To learn more about our values and principles please see our Vision, Mission, and Culture statements.

Testimonials

 "I found Julia’s Academy by going to my niece’s ballet recital. I had gone to them in the past, and knew that she had started going to a “new ballet academy” here in Norman that had a Russian ballet instructor. I noticed a remarkable improvement in my niece’s dance and technical ability as I watched her. After the program, Peter and Yulia came on stage and stated that they take all ages and abilities.

 Here I was, a 45 year old, that loved to dance, and had been trained by Russian ballet instructors before. That was 25 years ago. The more I thought about it, I realized I truly missed ballet, and the creative outlet it gave me. Would Peter and Yulia even give me - an overweight, 45 year old - a chance?

I started Ballet at 5, auditioned and became an apprentice for The Wichita Falls Ballet Theater at the age of 9. I’ve danced in The Nutcracker, Firebird, Geisel, Mid Summer Night Dream, Carousel, and Oklahoma, just to name a few. I had danced for 13 years, but again that was 25 years ago.. I now have a wonderful family, consisting of a husband and three children. I’m a full time mom and wife, have church responsibilities, and maintain a fulltime job. Could I really find time for myself?

I had to call - they did say they took “any level.” I asked for an audition and they gladly set up a time for me to come in. I didn’t even have tights and a leotard that I could fit into, but I still had my ballet slippers! Peter and Yuila were very gracious and agreed to let me start in the Beginners’ class.

Now, after a year, I’ve lost 40 pounds working with Yuila and the Little Ballerinas! I’ve been in three performances, and love going to as many classes as time permits.

I work for Rug Doctor, driving all over Western Oklahoma. I’m so grateful to have this job, but it’s basically “a man’s job.” However, Yulia has given back to me what I’ve truly been missing, the grace and time to be strong and feminine! She gives me the ability to love and nurture these precious Little Ballerinas! Hopefully, they too will have the same love for dance as Yulia and all of the dancers here have! Thank you, Yulia and Peter, for letting me dance again and bringing back my first love!"

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