Inspire Dance Academy
At Inspire Dance Academy we strive to provide a fun and encouraging environment for our students. Our teachers are committed to inspire, love, and develop beautiful dancers of all ages and abilities. At IDA we feel that each student is to be treated as family. We believe that life lessons are taught through the wonderful art of dance along with dedication, love, confidence. We invite you to join our amazing dance family and continue our journey of achieving our dreams.
Join our Dance Family
Our studio offers a variety of classes for ages 3 yrs old up to 18 yrs old
and ranging from Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tumbling & much much more!
Competition Teams
Team Intrigue
Team Ittie Bitties
Team Imperial
Team Illuminate
Team Inferno
Team Infinity
Each team consists of a team class, plus 1 technique team.
All competition teams will be required to purchase warm-up jackets and a practice outfit.
Class Availability
Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Classes available. Weekly classes are one-hour long and tuition is $45 per month.
Tumbling
Hip Hop
Jazz
Ballet
Acro
Tap
Cheer
Ballroom
Testimonials
"Natalie and company have helped our daughter grow not only in dance but in daycare and school. Also even when Covid shut down places to have show cases, she & family made a showcase happen at the their own home so the kids could perform and feel good. AWESOME! Thank you and I HIGHLY recommend IDS!"
- S McGlory
"Such an amazing studio!! I am currently a student here at IDA, and I absolutely love dancing here.
It’s a great way to meet other dancers, strengthen your technique, increases your flexibility, and you get to have fun while doing it. They have great coaches, and amazing communication."
- Jade Sutera
We love miss Natalie! You can tell how much she loves and is passionate about what she does. She goes above and beyond to communicate very clearly and always make things work for the dancers. Our daughter looks forward to ballet class all week.
- Alyssa Arko
"I have my girls in this studio! It is the best! They work hard on improving individually and as a team. I have seen personal growth and strength in their technique. If you ate looking for the best, look no further."
- George Hass
"We love IDA and Natalie. She's really sweet and my kids adore her. I highly recommend, especially for the little ones. Very gentle from the beginning."
- Lorraine Anderson
"My daughter is loving dance at IDA! She comes home and practices her positions and shows me her cute routine! We are so happy that she found such an awesome program!"
- Meghan Cardinal
Meet Our Instructors
Natalie McQuiston
Directress
Natalie McQuiston is the owner, director, and founder of Inspire Dance Academy. As an approachable and committed dance instructor, she's keen to share her love for movement with those she teaches. Since 1996, Natalie's passion for dance has allowed her to work with hundreds of students, lead classes that are challenging and energetic, and create a welcoming environment for all families. Her talents as a choreographer and student mentor are enormous assets. Along with dance, Natalie has taught in a variety of fitness disciplines, and she enjoys spending time with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband and two kids. Natalie believes deeply in loving what you do and staying true to who you are. She brings this philosophy into everything she does, and her work ethic, dedication, and focus make her the ideal leader of the Inspire Dance Academy team.
Studio Manager
Hi, my name is Cindy Poll. I am excited to be the studio manager at IDA. Growing up I danced tap, jazz and ballet. I have raised three dancers which has given me 20+ years of experience with costumes making, backstage managing and competition day madness. In my spare time I like to read a good book, play the piano and take my puppy for long walks. I can't wait to get to know all the amazing dancers and parents at IDA.
Jade Sutera
Instructor
Hi! My name is Jade, I have been dancing for about 7 years. Dance became a passion of mine when taking a dance class in junior high, I grew a strong love for it and have been continuously pushing myself further into it by joining my schools dance company team, drill team, and outside dance classes. Though knowing how to dance is a great skill, I think it is also important to have background knowledge. I am still currently furthering my education in dance, and I have taken Dance 1010, Sports Medicine 1275, Health & Wellness, and TONS of dance clinics/classes. My goal here at IDA is to pass on my passion for dance and health awareness to all the young dancers I get to work with.
Jessica Sheffield
Instructor
Hi! I am Jess Sheffield! I have been married for 15 years and have 4 wonderful children! Music makes me happy, and I can't help but move and groove to every genre of music that turns on. I have taught jazz and hip hop dance for 12 years. I love me a good sassy or intense routine. I am currently a kindergarten teacher at Mountain Shadows Elementary. This is my 15th year in the classroom. My classroom is another happy place for me. I love going overboard (with everything in life), dressing up and doing anything outside with my family. Tacos and ice cream are life.
Payton McQuiston
Instructor
Elizabeth Poll
Instructor
Sadee Caroll
Instructor
Mckell Davidson
Instructor
Kambrin Beakstead
Assistant Instructor
Inspire Dance Academy
5992 South Highway 111
West Valley City, Utah 84118