ROOTS Academy

Vote ROOTS for the 2019 Sizzle Awards!

Every Spring, the people of Williamson County get a chance to cast their vote for the “Best of the Best” businesses in the Franklin Area.

As you can imagine, recognition like this goes a long way in helping small businesses like ours grow and stay in front of an ever-expanding family base in our amazing town.

Voting for this year’s awards begins TODAY! We are nominated for three categories in:

B…

NOW HIRING: Music Program Coordinator

NOW HIRING: Music Program Coordinator

This ideal candidate for this job comes with a relentless desire to serve students, parents, visitors and the ROOTS team through prompt and thorough communication, a warm and welcoming personality, and a passion for organization, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. The purpose of this position is to ensure an easy, rewarding and fun experience that is…

Vote for ROOTS in the Best of Parenting Awards!

ROOTS is nominated in two categories for the Nashville Parent magazine Best of Parenting 2018 Awards

We need your voice!

ROOTS Academy is a finalist for two awards in the Nashville Parent magazine Best of Parenting 2018 Awards. We’re up for Best Dance Studio and Best Music Instruction!

This is a tremendous honor. The awards spotlight the BEST of Williamson County, and ROOTS has made it to the top…

Fall 2018 Dance Classes Start Sept. 4!

Check out everything you need to know about the upcoming dance season at ROOTS

Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!

There’s still time to enroll in dance classes at ROOTS Academy, but you’ll need to act fast. Our classes begin right after Labor Day on Sept. 4. Check out the full schedule here!

At ROOTS, we build all of our programs around three foundations:

Creati…

Back to School… Back to Dance! 8 Classes Starting This Fall

Enroll your child in one of our open dance classes to help keep them moving, thinking, and having fun after the school day ends

Going back to school can be a rough transition for kids.

Instead of having all that free time to run around under the sun, swim at the pool, and play in the yard, they spend most of their days sitting at a desk and looking for an outlet for all their pent-up energy.

Do…

Audition for the ROOTS On Stage Program and Join a Real Band

On Stage gives music students a chance to see what it’s like to rehearse and perform as a group

Music is meant to be shared.

Private lessons are an amazing way to learn to play an instrument, but there’s nothing quite like performing live onstage with a band!

That’s why ROOTS Academy is proud to announce the return of our popular On Stage program.

Offered to current music students looking to…

7 Reasons You Should Attend the ROOTS Open House

Preview music and dance classes at ROOTS for free!

Have you been thinking about enrolling your child in dance classes or music lessons?

We’ve got an event you shouldn’t miss!

ROOTS Academy invites you to attend our Open House from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 18.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to stroll through our beautiful facilities and studios, attend some really cool classes and…

Try Out a New Instrument During Music Free Trial Week

For one week only at ROOTS, you’re invited to take a free lesson and learn from an expert mentor at no cost

Deciding which instrument is right for you or your child can be a tough decision. But just like buying a car, you shouldn’t just choose one without going for a test drive.

That’s one of the many reasons we offer Music Free Trial Week at ROOTS Academy.

From Aug. 6 through 10, we invite…

Ramping Up for Fall: Everything New Coming to ROOTS Dance Academy

Dance program director Saskia Harmon reveals what’s coming to ROOTS in the upcoming season

The 2018-2019 season is just around the corner at ROOTS Academy, and while the kids are still deep in the middle of summer fun, we’ve been busy getting ready for what’s shaping up to be our biggest year yet!

During the past several years, ROOTS has been growing at an incredible pace, and we would love for…

Are You Ready for the ROOTS Dance Company Auditions?

This is the only time dancers can audition for our performance and competition companies for the 2018-2019 season

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of our company during the upcoming dance season at ROOTS Academy!

We’ve got big things planned for this year, and we’re holding company auditions for dancers of all ages on Saturday, July 21.

This is the only time dancers can try out for our…

Announcing Our Summer Intensive Schedule & Staff

Camp Red (2nd-5th grade) – View Schedule

Camp Black (6th-8th grade) – View Schedule

Camp Gold (9th-12th grade) – View Schedule

Meet the 2018 Intensive Staff

ROOTS is excited to introduce the 2018 Summer Intensive staff lineup:

Jordan Melton was born and raised in Nashville, TN. She began dancing at the age of 14 at DC Dance Factory. Coming from a competitive gymnastics background, her passion…

Meet Our New Dance Program Director Saskia Harmon

ROOTS is excited to introduce the new leader of our dance program

For as long as Saskia Harmon can remember, dance has been at the center of her life. Now we’re thrilled to announce that she’s the new dance program director at ROOTS Academy.

Born and raised in DeLand, Florida (about 40 minutes outside of Orlando), Saskia realized she had a passion for dance at a young age. Growing up, her mom was…

ROOTS Proudly Welcomes Our New Dance Director

ROOTS is excited to introduce our new dance program director Saskia Harmon

As we say goodbye to one beloved member of the ROOTS family, we’re excited to begin a brand new chapter with another.

After three years of incredible growth under part-time dance director Robyne Kennedy, ROOTS welcomes three-year mentor Saskia Harmon as the new leader of our award-winning dance program.

When Saskia was…

ROOTS Takes Double Honors at Franklin’s 2018 Sizzle Awards

Put on those dancing shoes! ROOTS is again among the “best of the best” businesses in Williamson County.

Of course, we couldn’t have done it without YOU. Last month, we asked you to vote for us in the Sizzle Awards and we can’t thank you enough for your support!

For the fourth straight year, we were honored at the annual Sizzle Awards presented by FranklinIs.com and sponsored by the Williamson…

VOTE for ROOTS (Sizzle Awards 2018)

  Hey ROOTS friends and family! We are so excited to have been nominated for the Williamson Herald 2018 SIZZLE Awards, and we would be honored for you to consider taking a few moments and voting for ROOTS. Voting is easy – click here to be redirected to the ballot. There are several categories that are listed; show your Franklin love by voting for your favorite businesses and restaurants in the…

Now Offering Women’s Fitness

Now offering Women’s Combo Fitness at ROOTS Calling all women!  Women’s Combo Fitness is a safe and encouraging environment of women eager to support you on your fitness journey. Get fit alongside your friends with 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of toning, and 20 minutes of yoga and stretching. The class will focus on safe, appropriate exercise for women in all stages of life. Come join our…

Weather Alert – Studio Closed on Friday, January 12

Due to the storm that’s predicted to arrive tomorrow, we’ve made the decision to close the studio for the safekeeping of our staff and students. The main reason behind this decision is that tomorrow is predicted to be an ice AND snow event. If this was just about snow, we would await and make a gametime decision tomorrow. However, we don’t like to mess with ice. The last thing we want is people…