Ursula Smith Dance of Mountain Brook

Ursula Smith Dance of Mountain Brook is a dance studio in Mountain Brook, AL. The studio serves aspiring dancers ages 3 through 16 and offers classes through the Ursula Smith Dance Studio, where students explore the foundations of dance and study various styles and technique aimed at increasing skill level and developing artistic expression. The studio operates alongside the Ursula Smith Dance Academy, which provides committed students with technical training and dance education and requires auditions for entry. The Ursula Smith Company has been presenting dance in the Birmingham area for over 20 years and is structured around three pillars: theatre, academy, and studio. It holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews.

The Ursula Smith Dance Theatre produces choreographic works that embrace African American culture, historical traditions, and multicultural themes, with productions described as visually inspiring, emotionally touching, and spiritually uplifting. The company's mission is to cultivate the artistic capacities of individuals through dance productions, education, and training, and its vision is to be an epicenter for the performing arts that fosters confidence and discipline in all areas of life. The organization is guided by three core values: Dream, Create, and Be. Ursula Smith herself brings 20 years of dance experience and has studied under Laura Garrigues, Jomo Xulu, Abdel Salaam, Theodore Jamison, Dr. Joan Burroughs, Mama Nahgerees, Melvin Blak, and Darlene Cockrell. She is recognized as an artistic leader, teacher, and pioneer in the dance community.

The studio is located on 1st Ave N in Mountain Brook. Customers can reach the company by phone at (205) 202-9510 or by email, with separate contacts for general inquiries, the theatre, the academy, and the studio.