About

Wakulla Dance Academy is committed to providing high-quality dance instruction to enhance the overall development of the student. We provide a supportive, nurturing, family focused environment to encourage our students to explore dance.

We believe that dance training goes far beyond just mastering steps, learning choreography, and winning awards. It encompasses much more, such as building self-esteem, encouraging teamwork, developing self discipline, self expression and appreciation of the arts. Our goal is to help all of our students reach their greatest potential with the confidence to reach for the stars in whatever career they may choose.

Mission

Wakulla Dance Academy provides supportive, nurturing, family focused environment for teaching valuable life skills to children and young adults by providing professional, quality training in dance.

Established in 2004 by owner Hayley Mahaffey, Wakulla Dance Academy continues to provide our students with the finest dance training. We offer an array of dance classes for many ages and cater to competitive dancers and recreational dancers who want to learn to dance. We hope that after viewing our website and trying one of our dance classes, you will make Wakulla Dance Academy your studio for the quality training your child deserves.

Participation at Wakulla Dance Academy goes far beyond just mastering steps, learning choreography and winning awards. It encompasses much more, such as building self esteem, encouraging team work, developing self discipline, self expression and appreciation of the arts. Our goal is to help all of our students reach their greatest potential with the confidence to reach for the stars in whatever career they may choose.

Our professional staff and teachers create a warm, friendly, and secure environment for our students. Our programs are designed to meet the skill level and goals of each child, from the aspiring beginner to the advanced dancer.

Meet Our Staff

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CAYLIE BUSSEY

Caylie Bussey is excited to be teaching another year...
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Laina Cleaves

My name is Laina Cleaves and I am from...
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ALEX PORTER

Alex Porter has been part of the dance world...
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KRISTIN WEAVER

Kristin Weaver has been in the dance business since...
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HAYLEY MAHAFFEY

Hayley Mahaffey is the founder/director of Wakulla Dance Academy....
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Maliyah Henry

Hi! My name is Maliyah Henry, and I am...
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Jacey Lawrence

Jacey found her love for dance at the early...
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Natalie Poole

My name is Natalie Poole and I started dancing in Orlando,...
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Julia Mann:

Julia Mann is originally from Tampa and comes to...
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Kealoha Abasial:

Kealoha brings to WDA a wealth of knowledge and...