About Miller Street Dance Academy
Building character, confidence, and community through dance since 1994.
Our Mission
Miller Street Dance Academy was built on the belief that dance education should be both high-quality and uplifting. Our mission goes beyond technique—we strive to shape well-rounded individuals who develop a deep love for dance while excelling in academics and embracing the value of community service.
Our classes are diverse, age-appropriate, and engaging, ensuring every student grows in multiple genres of dance while having fun along the way. Just as important as choreography and performance, we emphasize life skills: respect for self and others, teamwork, and giving back to the community.
At Miller Street, we aim to inspire confident, compassionate dancers who carry what they learn in the studio into every aspect of their lives.
How It All Began
Miller Street Dance Academy was founded by Michelle Soutier in 1994 with just 21 students under the name Enchanting Dancers. Located on a quaint street in Pineville, NC called "Miller Street," the studio quickly outgrew both its space and its name.
In 1998, Michelle relocated to the Tower Place shopping center, carrying a piece of her history forward as Miller Street Dance Academy.
By 2003, the studio found its ideal home at the corner of Providence Road and Ardrey Kell in the heart of South Charlotte. Enrollment flourished as families discovered the studio's stellar reputation and the impressive accomplishments of Miller Street dancers both in the studio and beyond.
21 students.
One dream.
Miller Street, Pineville, NC
Our History
From a tiny street in Pineville to two thriving studios serving 2,400+ dancers.
- 19941994
Michelle Soutier founds "Enchanting Dancers" on Miller Street in Pineville, NC with just 21 students.
- 19981998
Outgrowing its original home, the studio relocates to Tower Place shopping center and officially becomes Miller Street Dance Academy.
- 20032003
A third move brings MSDA to the corner of Providence Road and Ardrey Kell in the heart of South Charlotte—exactly where the studio needed to be.
- 20092009
After 15 years of training local dancers, MSDA expands across the South Carolina border with a second location at Baxter Village in Fort Mill. Michelle began to see the legacy of her work take shape — many of her graduates were ready to step into teaching roles, creating a studio where the next generation of MSDA dancers would be taught by former MSDA dancers.
- 20102010
The Providence location grows from three studios to five to meet rising demand.
- 20112011
Baxter Village adds a fourth dance studio, keeping pace with continued enrollment growth.
- 20182018
MSDA opens its Rea Farms location in South Charlotte—a nearly 10,000 sq. ft. facility featuring five large dance rooms designed for world-class training.
- TodayToday
Miller Street Dance Academy serves over 2,400 students across two thriving studios, continuing to inspire the next generation of dancers.
What We Stand For
Excellence in Training
High-quality instruction across 22+ dance styles from ages 2.5 to 18, taught by experienced, credentialed instructors.
Character & Community
We develop respect, teamwork, and a spirit of giving back—life skills that extend far beyond the dance floor.
Confidence & Growth
From first-time tiny dancers to advanced competitors, every student is seen, challenged, and celebrated at MSDA.
Multiple Locations, One Community
Same unforgettable dance experience—no matter which studio you call home.
Providence Studio
11115 Golf Links Dr, Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 889-8637
Baxter Studio
967 Market St., Ste. 100
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 396-5299