Amber Turner
Amber Turner founded DanceArt Studio in 2002, turning her love of dance into a place where children could grow both as dancers and individuals in a safe, welcoming space.
One of Amber's greatest accomplishments is the team she has built. She works alongside six remarkable individuals, all of whom have been with her for 15-20 years. Together, they have created a positive, encouraging work environment where personal growth, teamwork, and excellence are valued. Through their example, students and parents learn lessons that extend far beyond the dance studio.
At DanceArt, dance is for everyone! Amber believes the studio should be a place where students can express themselves and feel like they belong. Whether dancing for fun or working toward big goals, every student is encouraged to be themselves, grow in confidence, and enjoy the journey.
Amber graduated with honors from Meredith College with a degree in Dance, concentrating in private studio teaching and performance/choreography. Her training includes studies with the José Limón Dance Company and Boulder Jazz Dance Intensives, performances with Meredith Dance Theatre, and touring with the North Carolina Dance Festival. Her training with renowned artists include David Dorfman, Doug Varone, Chuck Davis, L.D. Burris, David Beadle, Allyson Colwell-Waber and Gerri Houlihan, developing a strong foundation in modern dance, ballet, jazz, choreography, and dance theatre. These experiences continue to shape her work as an educator, choreographer, and studio owner.
Since founding DanceArt in 2002, Amber has expanded her vision beyond dance to create a variety of programs and businesses that serve the community, including The Preschool at DanceArt, DanceArt Yoga, DanceArt Essentials, and Dream Gymnastics. Through it all, dance for all ages remains at the heart of her vision.
In 2025, Amber expanded her artistic repertoire through ballroom dance training with Serhiy Tryl, embracing the rhythm and elegance of cha-cha, merengue, and salsa. She also stepped into the world of film, appearing in Francis Ford Coppola's 2024 film Megalopolis. In 2023, she was featured in Midtown Magazine's Entrepreneurs & Leaders as the Face of Dance.
Ms. Amber believes that play, creativity, and movement are essential to a child's development. Our team values every child's opportunity to participate, feel a sense of belonging, and experience the personal growth that comes from learning, creating, and moving together all while creating a life-long love for the arts.
"In 2002, two moms met while watching their three-year-old daughters take their first dance class at DanceArt in a Monday morning class at 10:00 a.m! More than 20 years later, those moms are still best friends, and their daughters, who stood by each other in their weddings, remain friends, too. Their story is a reminder that dance creates connections that extend far beyond the classroom. That's the joy and lasting impact of the connection through dance!" -Ms. Amber