Grand Opening Special
$39 Grand Opening Limited Time Special
$168 Value, $129 savings
1 month of classes (one class once a week, up to a $99 value), registration fee ($59 annual registration fee), and drawstring backpack ($10). Your dancer can start classes as soon as the week of March 24th!
*BRAND NEW STUDENTS ONLY
*SPRING/SUMMER SHOWCASE "FUN IN THE SUN" IS 6/28/25
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Summer 2025 Programs
Camps, Classes & Intensives
Uplift Dance Project Summer Camps, Classes & Intensive are now LIVE!
$99 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR A LIMITED TIME
Princess Dance Camp
Ages 3-6
Come and learn ballet fundamentals along with a different princess theme per day! Dancers will take part in a dance class, art project and princess movie time each day. Showcase/performance on the final day during the last 30 minutes of class to show parents and family what these princess dancers have learned!
July 14-17
9am-12noon
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July 28-31
9am-12noon
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Hip Hop Boot Camp
Ages 5-10
Get ready to get your groove on with our Hip Hop Boot Camp! Dancers will learn hip hop fundamentals including waves, freezes, choreography, tumbling and more. Each day will include a dance class along with a fun art project. Showcase/performance on the final day during the last 30 minutes of class to show parents and family what these hip hoppers have learned!
July 14-17
1pm-4pm
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Dance Sampler Camp
Ages 4-13
Explore multiple styles of dance during this exciting Dance Sampler Camp! Each day will focus on a different style- Hip Hop, Jazz, Tumbling & Lyrical. Dancers will also take part in a fun art/craft project each day as well. Showcase/performance on the final day during the last 30 minutes of class to show parents and family what these dancers have learned!
July 21-24
Ages 4-7
9am-12noon
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July 21-24
Ages 8-13+
1pm-4pm
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Technique & Tumbling Intensive
Ages 8-13
Ready to take your leaps, turns, jumps, and tumbling skills to the next level? Then this camp will be a perfect fit! Dancers will focus on technical elements and will also receive a great deal of one on one help on how to improve individually. Choreography will also be taught that will be heavily focused on technical elements. Showcase/performance on the final day during the last 30 minutes of class to show parents and family what these dancers have learned!
July 28-31
1pm-4pm
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North Texas Starlettes, Glimmer Girls and Hip Hop Crew Prep Classes
Ages 5-14
Come and see what it is like to be a part of these exciting teams that perform monthly at events & sporting venues around DFW including the Dallas Mavericks, Keller Holly Days, Southlake Town Square Home for the Holidays, Dallas Sidekicks, Arlington Renegades, Allen Americans and MORE! Dancers wanting to take part in our 2025-2026 season will be required to attend ONE week of prep classes. Each class will include a warm-up, across the floor exercises and learning choreography that will include the following styles- pom & dance team style kick, jazz and hip hop.
July 14-17
Ages 5-6
5:30pm-6:20pm
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July 14-17
Ages 7-8
6:30pm-7:20pm
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July 14-17
Ages 9-14
7:30pm-8:20pm
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July 21-24
Ages 5-6
5:30pm-6:20pm
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July 21-24
Ages 7-8
6:30pm-7:20pm
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July 21-24
Ages 9-14
7:30pm-8:20pm
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July 28-31
Ages 5-6
5:30pm-6:20pm
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July 28-31
Ages 7-8
6:30pm-7:20pm
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July 28-31
Ages 9-14
7:30pm-8:20pm
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Our Team
Faith Gardner
Faith Gardner
Faith Gardner
*Founder of Uplift Dance Project & veteran dance educator, master teacher and choreographer
*B.S. in Kinesiology/Dance from CSU Sacramento
*Former NBA dancer and coach/director/choreographer
*Regional and national competitive dance judge/adjudicator
*Former NCA Danz/NDA staff member
*Founder of the North Texas Starlettes and the North Texas Hi
*Founder of Uplift Dance Project & veteran dance educator, master teacher and choreographer
*B.S. in Kinesiology/Dance from CSU Sacramento
*Former NBA dancer and coach/director/choreographer
*Regional and national competitive dance judge/adjudicator
*Former NCA Danz/NDA staff member
*Founder of the North Texas Starlettes and the North Texas Hip Hop Crew
*17+ years of dance studio ownership experience
*Faith has personally trained numerous dancers who have won several regional and national competitive titles and have gone onto dance for the NBA and NFL, Division 1A and 1 nationally ranked collegiate dance teams, Semi-Pro dance teams, Disney in LA/Orlando/Paris and Tokyo and cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Disney.
*Click the link below to see a reel of Miss Faith's work...
Jonah Gardner
Faith Gardner
Faith Gardner
*Grew up dancing in his mom (Miss Faith's) studio
*Current member of an acclaimed pre-professional commercial dance company in Southlake
*Regional and national award winning competitive dancer
*Accolades and awards include Radix Protege winner, Mr. Starbound Redondo Beach, CA and Dancer of the year Hayward, CA
*Current Tremaine Performance Company Team Member
Joy Gardner
Faith Gardner
Joy Gardner
*Second year veteran Allen Ice Angels professional dancer and dance captain.
*Currently on staff with NDA (National Dance Alliance)
*Grew up training in her mom (Miss Faith's) studio for over 15 years
*Winner of numerous regional and national dance awards
*National Dance Alliance All American award recipient & Top Gun Turns winner
*Solo awards
*Second year veteran Allen Ice Angels professional dancer and dance captain.
*Currently on staff with NDA (National Dance Alliance)
*Grew up training in her mom (Miss Faith's) studio for over 15 years
*Winner of numerous regional and national dance awards
*National Dance Alliance All American award recipient & Top Gun Turns winner
*Solo awards include Miss Starbound Redondo Beach, CA, the face of Starbound Nationals in Lake Tahoe and Dancer of the Year Hayward, CA
Class Schedule
Class Schedule By Age
Ages 2.5-3.5yrs
Our 30 minute Tiny Tot classes are perfect for your little dancer! They will learn basic dance fundamentals in a fun, inspiring and creative environment. Ballet shoes and dancewear are required.
Class Offerings
Mondays at 9:30am
Wednesdays at 9:30am
Saturdays at 9:30am
Ages 3.5-5yrs (Pre-K)
This age group will flourish in our Pee Wee Ballet/Tap classes! Your young dancer will learn ballet basics and tap fundamentals in this energetic and engaging 45 minute combo class. Ballet shoes, tap shoes and dancewear are required.
Class Offerings
Mondays at 10:15am
Wednesdays at 10:15am
Saturdays at 10:15am
Ages 5yrs+
We offer a variety of 50 minute classes for dancers ages 5 (Kindergarten) and up! Check with your individual instructor for footwear and attire.
Class Offerings
Mondays
4:30pm- Ballet/Tap ages 5-8
5:30pm- North Texas Hip Hop Crew 1 ages 5-8
6:30pm- North Texas Hip Hop Crew 2 ages 9-13+
7:30pm- Dance/Drill Team Prep
Tuesdays
4:30pm- Jazz/Lyrical ages 5-8
5:30pm- Tumbling ages 5-8
6:30pm- Tumbling ages 9+
7:30pm- Leaps and Turns ages 9+
Wednesdays
4:30pm- North Texas Glimmer Girls ages 5-8
5:30pm- North Texas Glimmer Girls ages 9-13+
6:30pm- Hip Hop ages 9+
7:30pm- Jazz/Lyrical ages 9+
Thursdays
4:30pm- Hip Hop ages 5-8
5:30pm- North Texas Starlettes SAPPHIRES ages 5-6
6:30pm- North Texas Starlettes RUBIES ages 7-8
7:30pm- North Texas Starlettes DIAMONDS ages 9-13+
Saturdays
11:00am- Open Tumbling
Dress Code
*Long hair should be pulled back and off the face
*Skirted leotards and/or adding a skirt or tutu is just fine
Tiny Tots- pink ballet shoes, leotard and tights
Pee Wee Ballet/Tap and Ballet/Tap for ages 5-8- pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard and tights
Jazz/Lyrical, Dance/Drill Prep & Leaps and Turns- jazz shoes or 1/2 soles, fitted top or leotard, bike shorts or leggings
Hip Hop- Light weight tennis shoes, comfortable athletic clothing
Tumbling- comfortable and fitted athletic clothing or leotard and bike shorts or leggings
Performance Opportunities
At Uplift Dance Project, we offer many performance opportunities for our students! All of our classes/teams will take part in our Spring/Summer Showcase "Fun In The Sun" that will take place on 6/28/25. Want even more performance opportunities? The North Texas Starlettes, North Texas Hip Hop Crew and North Texas Glimmer Girls perform at several local events and sporting events for the Dallas Mavericks, Frisco Rough Riders, Dallas Sidekicks and more.
Uplift Dance Project is the proud home of the North Texas Starlettes, North Texas Hip Hop Crew & the North Texas Glimmer Girls
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Our Studio
Important Dates
3/24- Spring Session Begins
5/24- Student Appreciation & VIP Registration Day
6/28- Spring/Summer Showcase "Fun In The Sun"
July- Summer Camps & Prep Classes
8/4- 2025-2026 Season Starts