About Us

BADA’s philosophy towards dance has been and always will be “Giving Quality Instruction, Teaching a Love of Dance.” BADA students grow and develop through challenging classes and innovative choreography, by developing confidence and achieving goals.

If your child has dreams of stardom, then Burlington Academy has the right balance of professionalism and innovative instruction. We invite you to stop by and take a look at our facilities!

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

January 2010 1:  Tuition Due 11:  Classes Begin 11:  Tuition Late add $20 Late Fee 11:  COSTUME BOARDS up!! 25-30:  Comfy Week February 2010 1:  Tuition Due 1:  Costume BALANCE Due 11:  Tuition... 

Patty Brothers - Owner & Artistic Director

Patty Brothers - Owner & Artistic Director

Years at BADA: 25 Years Disciplines Taught: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, KinderMotions, KinderDance  ...

Virginia Freeman Dupont

Virginia Freeman Dupont

Years at BADA: 11 Years Disciplines Taught: Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz Virginia Freeman Dupont is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher from North Carolina. She received a B.F.A. in... 

Allison Gant

Allison Gant

Years at BADA: 17 Years Disciplines Taught: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Modern Credentials: Virgina Ballet Theater, Meredith College Dance Ensemble Favorite Dance Quote: “Dance Like Nobody is Watching”  ...

Chrissy Freeman

Chrissy Freeman

Years at BADA: 9 years Disciplines Taught: Jazz, Pre-Jazz, Modern Credentials: Elon Dance Team Captain and MVP, Williams HS Dance Team Coach, Turrentine Middle School Dance Team, EDA Summer Staff &... 

Angie Green Blocker

Angie Green Blocker

Years at BADA: 8 Disciplines: Jazz, Modern, Contemporary About Angie: I have been dancing since I was eight years old.  I have a Bachelor of Science and Master of Art degree in Dance Education from UNCG. ... 

Kelly Crowder Gilliam

Kelly Crowder Gilliam

Years at BADA (Teaching): 8 Years Years at BADA (Student): 14 Years Disciplines Taught: Jazz, Modern, Tap, Kindermotions, Tap/Ballet Combo “When one meditates on the word GUIDANCE, you will see... 

Kelly Dodson Carter

Kelly Dodson Carter

Year at BADA (Teaching): 6 Years at BADA (Student): 13 Disciplines Taught: Tap, Jazz Companies: North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble - 9 years, Carolina Style Dance Company at UNC - 4 years Favorite Dance... 

Stephanie Pritchett-Jenkins

Stephanie Pritchett-Jenkins

Years at BADA (Teaching) : 5 years Years at  BADA (Student): 17 years Disciplines Taught: Pre-Jazz, Jazz, Modern, Ballet Credentials: Graduate of UNC-Greensboro with a double major in Dance Education... 

Kalyn Wyrick

Kalyn Wyrick

Years at BADA (Teaching): 2 Years at BADA (Student): 16 Disciplines: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, KinderDance, KinderMotions Credentials: Karizma, WAHS Dance team, Elon Dance team. Most memorable performance...