Baton Rouge dance studio
Baton Rouge’s leading dance studio
Where passion meets purpose, and artistry is the experiment.
Welcome
Welcome to The Dance Lab
Founded in 2025, The Dance Lab is a vibrant and inclusive dance studio located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We provide quality instruction in a wide range of dance styles for all ages and skill levels, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and acro.
At The Dance Lab, we combine movement with mentorship to help dancers grow both as artists and as individuals.
What we believe
Built on tenacity, discipline, and love for dance
Tenacity
We never give up. Growth comes from perseverance, grit, and consistent effort.
Discipline
We show up, we focus, we improve. Respect for the craft and for each other is key to our progress.
Love for Dance
Passion is our foundation. We nurture creativity, expression, and joy in every class.
Styles we teach
Train across the floor
Ballet, contemporary, pointe, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, and acro for all ages and levels.
Ballet
Foundational technique, alignment, and artistry for dancers of every level.
Contemporary
Fluid movement and expression that builds on classical technique.
Pointe
Advanced ballet training for dancers ready to work on pointe with care and strength.
Jazz
Sharp isolations, leaps, turns, and performance energy across styles.
Lyrical
Storytelling through movement with emotion, musicality, and control.
Tap
Rhythm, clarity, and musical conversation from the floor up.
Hip Hop
Groove, freestyle confidence, and high-energy choreography.
Acro
Strength, flexibility, and tumbling skills that elevate dance performance.
Leadership
Meet the directors
Emily Leeper & Josie Serigne DeAgano
Co-Owners & Artistic Directors
With decades of combined experience, Emily and Josie cultivate strong technique, personal growth, and a genuine love for the art of dance.
Meet the facultyEmily Leeper
Studio Co-Owner & Artistic Director
Josie Serigné DeAgano
Studio Co-Owner & Artistic Director
What sets us apart
Training with intention
- Certified, experienced instructors
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Small classes for personal attention
- Skill and character development
- Convenient Baton Rouge location
- Competition opportunities
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In the studio
Visit
Visit or contact us
Tour the studio, ask about placement, or start registration for the season.
