ABOUT AOTA
The Academy of the Arts was established in 1996 by founder and director Mrs. Lori Ladwig. Nathan and Kate Price purchased AOTA in 2010, and today AOTA is proudly owned and directed by Ally McIntosh.
AOTA is the official training school for the Jackson Dance Company, a pre-professional dance company that connects the artistry of dance with our passion for Christ.
AOTA provides an array of diverse dance training for children ages 18 months to 18 years old. Located in Spring Arbor, MI (just outside of Jackson, MI), in our beautiful 10,000 sq. ft. facility with five studios.
MEET THE TEAM
Ally McIntosh
Artistic Director & Owner, JDC Artistic Director, AOTA Squads Director
Nicole McIntosh
AOTA and JDC Operations Director
Grace Rupp
Enrollment and Ads Director
Carli Hammond
JDC Tap and Hip Hop Director
Creative Media Director
Audrey Bickel
Primary and Youth Dance
OURMISSION
Academy of the Arts was created to serve the community by providing a Christian atmosphere for the development of positive attitudes and values for all students and by offering programs that are fun, encouraging and uplifting. Academy of the Arts strives to provide a safe learning environment for students with loving, encouraging teachers, quality and competitive technical training, as well as artistic and challenging choreography.