Grayson Elijah saw an opportunity to fill a void in Wetumpka and offer the community something she loves — dance.
The Prattville native has been around dance studios all her life. Elijah danced in college and is still a teacher at Southern Union Community College. She saw a need after a recent move to Wetumpka.
“I've taught my whole life,” Elijah said. “I was like, ‘This area needs (a studio).’ I've heard from other parents about wanting and wanting to bring their kids somewhere that does competition dance as well.”
Elijah plans to teach a variety of styles of dance at Studio 1 Eleven such as ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. Students can be as young as 18 months, where they work on balance, to adults wanting to have fun.
“We want to create a community,” Elijah said.
The dance studio at 2747 Holtville Road features two dance rooms and a parents lounge with closed circuit television allowing parents to watch their children from the other side of a wall.
Studio 1 Eleven is currently offering drop in classes, month-to-month classes and will have summer camps initially.
“Then it is full fledged dance classes in August,” Elijah said. “They will run through the school year.”
