Meet The Mentor: Julia Pearson, Director of Dance for Children

Julia Pearson,

DIRECTOR OF DANCE FOR CHILDREN

Dance L.I.T.E Method Creator / Dance Director & Instructor / Teacher Trainer / Founder of Mentorship Student Program / Adaptive Dance Specialist / Parent Advisor / Children’s Book Author

Julia Pearson has been a dance instructor for the past 25 years, specializing in teaching hundreds of children weekly (ages 2-10yrs) in ballet, tap, and jazz. Ms. Julia has been a resident instructor at Danceology in San Diego, winner of 2022 Studio of the Year (The Dance Awards). She has coached & taught competitive dancers for the last two decades including national title winners, award-winning mini groups, and tik tok sensations.

In 2023, Ms. Julia joined KMAgency as a mentor. She has a passion and desire to inspire and educate dance studio owners and their faculty to develop dance programs for children that will capture the heart of their communities. Ms. Julia created the Dance L.I.T.E. Method, a video based inspirational tool for dance educators to learn the unique skills of teaching tiny tot dance. She’s sharing exactly how to create the most popular preschool ballet program in town!

Ms. Julia has played an instrumental role in developing a student Mentorship Program, Tots Classes, Diva Division, Dance Camps, and more specifically at her home studio, Danceology. She was honored with Citizen of Excellence award in 2020 for her work with Adaptive dance class for the past 15 years, teaching dancers with special needs and Down Syndrome and those that would have exceptional abilities. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and brings a wealth of wisdom and experience to the dance community. Ms. Julia is the author of the Miss Juju & Her Tutu ballet book series which encourages little ones to find delight in dance class. She cultivates a warm and inviting learning atmosphere while providing the structure to teach true technique. She has taught thousands of children and trained teachers across the country to do the same. 

“Dance teachers: YOU bring the L.I.T.E into every class. The acronym stands for love, inspiration, technique, encouragement. I’ve created the most successful dance programs that thousands of families will tell you cultivated a deep love for dance and the joy it can bring into their children’s lives. Studio Owners, this stuff is gold! I can’t wait for you to hear and experience the upgrade that Dance LITE Method will to bring to your studio ”- Julia Pearson 

Dance Industry

• Developer & Director of Competitive Dance Teams for kids- DPAC (2006-Present)
• Creator of Adaptive Dance for children with special needs- DPAC (2013-Present)
• Founder of Danceology’s Dance Camps - DPAC (2006- Present)
• Creator of Mentorship for High School Students Training- DPAC (2017-Present)
• Creator/ Choreographer of Father/Daughter Dance Experience- DPAC (2006 – Present)
• Author, Miss Juju & Her Tutu at Ballet Class book Series (2018-present)
• Mentor at KMAgency (2024-present)
• Creator Dance L.I.T.E Method for Tots-Beginner-Intermediate dance educator training (2025)

Core Competencies include:

• 25+ years Experienced classroom Teaching 
• 18+ years Program Director experience
• 15 years Tot Teacher Training and Studio Owner preschool program development
• 15+ years Trained in classical ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater
• 18+ years Competitive Coaching
• Annual Showcase DIrector for 600+ students (20 years)
• Holiday Showcase Director for 300+ students (18 years)
• Summer Camp Director (5-10 camps each summer with 350 students)
• Curriculum developer for ages 10 & under programs (ballet, jazz, competition)
• Adaptive Dance specialist, creator of dance classes for children with down syndrome and those on autistic spectrum
• Creator of Mentorship Program, for high school students to train as assistants in dance classes
• Parent Advisor for parents desiring to plan children’s dance experience within competitive companies, based on lifestyle and education needs.

Kind regards, 

Julia Pearson

Prov. 3:5 Trust in the Lord

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