Starz Dance Galaxy
Starz Dance Galaxy is a ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance studio in Fern Park, Florida.
Dance studio in Fern Park offering ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary classes for toddlers, kids, and teens.
Updated August 2026
- Location
- Fern Park, FL
- Categories
- Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop Studio, Ballet School, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz
Starz Dance Galaxy teaches ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance at 109 FL-436 in Fern Park. The studio serves toddlers, children, and teens through recreational and competitive dance programs. According to the studio, it has been operating for 14 years under the ownership of Phil Jeanine Thomas and 11 years under the artistic direction of Kelly McGuire. The studio offers recreational classes in multiple genres as well as a competition team called Starz Dance Company. The competition team has won 20 Victory Cups and a Premier Cup over the past six years, including three Victory Cups and a Premier Cup in 2026, two Victory Cups in 2025, four in 2024, four in 2023, two in 2022, and five in 2021. Individual dancers have earned titles including 2026 Premier Little Miss NexStar, 2026 National Teen Miss NexStar, and 2026 National Senior Mr. NexStar at the NexStar Orlando Nationals. The studio also hosts an annual recital. Summer camps are available. Reviewers describe the studio as welcoming from day one. Students note improved technique, confidence, discipline, and lifelong friendships. One parent reported their child danced recreationally in multiple genres starting before age 3 and joined the competition team at age 7. Another parent mentioned their daughter regained joy in dancing after moving to the studio. Reviewers regularly mention the level of instruction and the studio's organized, encouraging environment. One review noted a negative experience with summer camps in which children primarily used tablets rather than participating in dance activities.
Review highlights from Google
Ashley Bastien
My daughter, who is now 10 (almost 11), started dancing at Starz just before her 3rd birthday. She did recreational dance in multiple genres until she was 7, and then joined the competition team 3 years ago. To say we love this studio is an understatement. Our experience has been wonderful every ste…
Tara Davis
I have been a parent at this dance studio for 18 years and have had 3 children (2 boys & 1 girl) learn, grow & thrive at this studio.
Deedra Mathews
Super sweet staff. The whole studio so welcoming from day one. If you're looking for a dance studio to call home with professional level choreography and that actually treats your children and parents with respect... This is the place to be.
Andrea B
This is our 7 yr old daughter's second year dancing competitively and first year dancing competitively at Starz and we could not be happier. The owners, artistic director and office manager do a wonderful job of creating a positive environment for the dancers and their families. All of the staff are…
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Frequently asked questions
What dance styles does Starz Dance Galaxy teach?
Starz Dance Galaxy teaches ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance.
What age groups does the studio accept?
The studio offers classes for toddlers, children, and teens.
Does Starz Dance Galaxy have a competition team?
Yes. Starz Dance Company is the studio's competitive team. The competition team has won 20 Victory Cups and a Premier Cup in the past six years.
Are recreational classes available?
Yes, the studio offers recreational dance classes in multiple genres alongside its competitive team program.
Where is Starz Dance Galaxy located?
Starz Dance Galaxy is located at 109 FL-436 in Fern Park, Florida.