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Our Mission
At Prime Dance Maui, our mission is to provide high-quality dance education that empowers students to achieve their personal best. We believe in the transformative power of dance to build not only technical skill but also self-esteem, discipline, and a sense of belonging. Our goal is to create a positive and nurturing environment where students can thrive.
Our Classes
As we are in our infancy stage, we are currently offering a limited selection of classes, with plans to expand and meet the needs of the West Maui community over time. Our current offerings include commercial/hip-hop, contemporary, and depending on studio time a technique and conditioning class. Each class is designed to challenge and inspire, with an emphasis on progressive skill development, creative expression, and performance readiness.
Our Location
Classes are currently held on Tuesdays in The Chin Studio at The Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts at Maui Prep.
Meet Founder and Solo Instructor
Nathalie Smith
Nathalie Smith has been a proud resident of the West Side of Maui since 2017, after moving from Oahu. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Nathalie brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for dance education to Prime Dance Maui and also teaches dance at Maui Preparatory Academy.
Nathalie graduated from high school at Bradfield College in Sydney, where she also earned her associate's degree (equivalent) in Entertainment Studies. She was then accepted into The University of Western Sydney dance program, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Performance Theory and Practice (Dance Studies) in 2004, followed by a postgraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching (Secondary Education) in 2006.
Her extensive dance education includes training at prestigious institutions such as Bodenweiser Ballet, Brent Street, Sydney Dance Company, and Millennium Dance Complex in Hollywood.
Nathalie's teaching career spans over 20 years, during which she has taught hip-hop, jazz funk, contemporary, and musical theatre.
Since leaving Australia in 2009, Nathalie has continued to share her love of dance, performing with renowned dance troupes and training with artists including Johnny Blaze, David Moore, Gaynor Hicks, Chonique Sneed and Alan Salazar. Nathalie has taught casual adult hip hop classes in Lahaina since 2021 and is now officially opening up her training in 2024.
Photo: Matty Schweitzer X MVME Maui
Join Our Community
Prime Dance Maui is a new dance hub on West Maui. Young dancers who are passionate about movement and style can come together to learn and grow. We practice safe dance techniques to ensure the utmost safety of our students while fostering a culture of personal growth, inclusion and
Frequently Asked Questions
Does My Child Have To Be A Maui Prep Student To Attend?
Prime Dance Maui is an independent dance school for the entire community and is not exclusive to Maui Prep Students. We have students attend classes from Kamehameha III, Lahaina Intermediate School, Home School and of course Maui Prep. All are welcome!
Do You Do Shows Or Performances?
At this time we have no confirmed plans for shows or performances. Our goal is to participate in and coordinate shows and competitions as time goes on.
What Is The Cost/Do You Offer Payment Plans?
Classes are $22 a class with a one-time enrollment fee of $20.
What Classes Will You Teach?
At the moment we are limited in our studio availability so we are running consecutive classes on Tuesdays only. Our classes are broken up into two 30 min sections. We will do 30 mins of technique flexibility training progressing to turns and leaps. The second portion we will focus on a mix of commercial jazz and hip hop choreography.
What Ages Do You Teach?
At the moment we are running classes for K-6th grade students. We would LOVE to work with middle and high school students in 2025.
Does My Child Have To Have Dance Experience To Attend?
Your child does not have to have dance experience to attend classes at Prime Dance Maui, however they MUST want to dance, and have a desire to progress in their skills.
When Are Classes Going To Be Held?
At the moment classes will run after school on Tuesdays. Prime Dance Maui is an independent dance school, and is separate from Maui Prep's school programs.
Our Instructors
Dave Johnson
Certified Fall 2005
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Dave Johnson
Certified Spring 2008
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Richard Black
Certified Fall 1997
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