Joy's Dance Company

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Please check fall schedule page for class availability

Classes Start September 7, 2010

The new studio is located 844 Hwy 31 South Suite H

Alabaster, AL. 35007

Go about a mile down past the Alabaster mall on hwy 31 going towards Calera

Joy's is in the Snow Down Shopping Center with the White House Resturant,Bakery,Signed Sealed Delivered and Tools and More etc.

Joy Andrews/Owner 205-835-8483

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Philosophy

I am proud to say we keep it clean at my studio.No nasty or suggestive adult lyrics are used.We want to be progressive and current,but also maintain a Christian atmosphere with a good environment for teaching dance.

Dancing is a passion for me and I want it to become a passion for my students.I believe at the beginning levels (dance classes) should be FUN.

I think you can teach fundamentals without intimidating kids,they should look forward to dance class! As students continue their dance instruction and gain experience we strive for better technique and performance attributes.

Joy Andrews

My name is Joy Andrews,the owner of Joy's Dance Company In Busines Since 1979
If you are new to me,here's a little bit about myself:
I have been married to Bruce Andrews for 31years
I have two Daughters Tiffany Andrews Hines & Jessica Andrews Tucker
and Two precious little Grandsons
I am a member of Westwood Baptist Church In Alabaster
I took dance from Carol-Mar Dance Studio in Vestavia, Nora Nash Dance Studio in Central Park and Vestavia
I was assistant dance teacher with Joni Nash(Scoffield)which is now Birmingham Dance Theatre
Jacksonville State University member of the JSU Dance Company 1974-77
1978 I attended UAB and became a member of UAB Blazers very 1st danceteam.
I also choreographed for the UAB Blazers Danceteam while I was a member
I was a member of a professional dance troupe called the Hollywood Starletts
Married in 1979 & opened Joy's Dance Company
My teams have won hundreds of awards over the years with the following competitions
Applause,Premier 2000, PDTA(Professional Dance Teachers Association) & Stars Of Tomorrow,Platinum National Dance,Vip,Thunderstruck, StarPower, IDC (International Dance Challenge)Dance USA,StarBound,Dance Xplosion, Alabama State Dance Championships,American AllStar Collegiate Level etc.
Joy's Studio has won the Studio Spirit Award 6 times from various competitions for Good Sportsmanship.
Joy's Dancer's have won numerous awards in the Alabaster Christmas Parade and 1st Place Most Entertaining 2009.

I Choreographed for Jacksonville State University's Halftime Show from 2004-2008. Founder of the Jacksonville State University Diamond Girls Competitive Dance Team. The Diamond girls won 8 Regional Titles, Four Alabama State Dance ChampionshipTitles and American Allstar Collegiate National Title in New Orleans.

October 2009 I choreographed the Miss Alabama USA Pageant

2010 Joy's Dancer's won 4 Alabama State Dance Titles and numerous judges awards and top 5 placements in various competitions.

I am proud to say that my students have moved on to the following: University of Alabama Danceteams and Cheerleaders, Auburn Tiger Paws, UAB Blazerettes, 4 Have Been Jacksonville State University Marching Ballerina's, Atlanta Falcon's Cheerleader and at least a dozen Dance Teachers.

My daughter Tiffany Andrews Hines has danced since the age of 2 and is now the owner for 2 years of a dance studio in Camden, Alabama www.atimetodancecamden.com She also is the new choreographer for Wilcox Academy High School Danceteam. Tiffany's students won 2 time Alabama State Champion soloist in 2010.

Tiffany was the captain of Thompson High School Dance Team, Won 6 judges awards from dance competitions in AL, GA & TN. 4Time American Allstar and 1st Place soloist, Miss Premier 2000 in Nashville Tennessee, Talent Winner Miss Bellsouth Pageant and top ten Beauty, Miss Spring Beauty 1999, Top Dance teacher Award Showstoppers in Atlanta, Tiifany has judged many danceteams and band competitions and much more.

My daughter Jessica Andrews Tucker was married June 19, 2010. Jessica has danced since the age of 2 and is now living in Rome, Georgia and will be a 7th grade Language Arts teacher and working with a competitive cheerleading squad. Jessica has won many Platinum awards on her solo's and group dances, 5th in the State in Gymnastics, THS Captain and 4 time UDA Allstar, Jacksonville State University Marching Ballerina and became head Ballerina, JSU Diamond Girl captain and choreographer, Miss Jacksonville State University 2007,Miss Lake Martin 2008, Miss Shelby County 2009, Miss Alabama 3 times winning non-finalist talent 2009 and over $30,000.00 in scholarships plus much more.

My husband Bruce Andrews an Artist and Musician/Singer. Bruce has painted murals and paintings all over the city of Birmingham. Bruce is the lead singer for the group 2BLU and The Lucky Stiffs and he is an awesome blues harmonica player. www.2blumusic.com Bruce and his band were the Winners of the 2009 Battle of the Bands for the state of Alabama and went on to compete in Memphis in February 2010 in the International Blues Challenge. They were voted by the Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street as the favorite band in the competition. 2Blu and The Lucky Stiffs were on the main stage 2010 Alabaster Cityfest and Liberty Day. Bruce's band was also named a finalist in the Bama Jam 2010 Battle of the Bands and got to open the festival. Bruce has just auditioned and been chosen to do the vocals of Mick Jaggar in the Black Jacket Symphony at workplay August 13, 2010. www.blackjacketsymphony.com