our Story
We opened in 2001, as a brick-and-mortar dance studio, 250+ students, in an area of Charlotte now called Freemore West. WE had a standard, conventional syllabus for kids & adults, Charlotte Dance Company was established in 2003 and Bada Boom two years LATER. in 2005, we transitioned to an adult-only studio which led to the formation of the Performance Troupe (2007). Fast forward eighteen years and we’ve developed a business model that (1) doesn't limit us to operate within the perimeters of a traditional studio, (2) allows us to brand ourselves in various areas, and most importantly (3) be inimitable.
Our Impact
85+
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
Visitors from over 85 countries are following and a part of our journey. From the website to our social media accounts, we're sharing our classes, stories, and ideas on a global scale; proving dance is truly a universal art form.
20+
Years Serving communities
We've had the pleasure of being your source for dance instruction since 2001. Starting out as a small dance school of 250 kids, we've learned throughout the years that our students, staff, and partners will always be our inspiration and the reason we do, what we do.
6+
CLASS LOCATIONS
We’re based out of Charlotte NC, but you can join us in charleston sc, new york ny, richmond va, new orleans la, and chicago il.
“Our commitment to you, is to offer and deliver what we promise; and to have integrity as we work alongside and employ those who share, display, and uphold our values.”
Ms Tracie - artistic director | owner
Five Questions
1. Who Am I?
I’m a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and magnet. Rare Charlotte native, who started dancing at the age of four, playing the drums at age eight, and became an award-winning stage actor at fourteen. After high school I went to college on a path to become an ER physician by taking every dance course available. Medicine was and wasn’t “me” at the same time. The fallback option was business and after a few hops around the corporate arena, I knew it was time to close that chapter as well.
2. Who Am I Creatively?
I am a Jill of all trades; I’ve done quite a bit in my young life. I love ANYTHING that requires me to think and be hands on.
3. What dance entities do you own?
Millennium Dance Studio hatched in 2001, followed by Charlotte Dance Company (2003), Bada Boom Burlesque (2005); and the Performance Troupe (2007) but it’ll take a permanent nap Feb 2025. I also partner with several other companies and organizations.
4. Have I done anything outside of dance?
I always jokingly tell people that “I’m in production”, which is true in a freelance kind of way. In 2007, a phone call introduced me to the television world and the calls haven’t stopped. I’ve had contracts with MTV(Viacom), FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance” & “American Idol”, NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”, and several other projects on different networks. Film and digital media came by way of Universal Pictures & Allied Advertising (premieres | contests | activations), along with casting & producing “How To” videos for eHow.com.
5. Where do I see myself in five years?
It’s been one hell of a life so far and I don’t take any of it lightly. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing and doing some amazing things, work alongside incredible people — the opportunities have been endless. Currently, I am 100% MILLENNIUM, and it’s changed quite a bit. It’s become a world of it’s on that has a life and a story to tell (many stories to tell) and I am beyond blessed to be the one telling them.