Meet our inspiring instructors
At Candice Meryl Dance Studio, our dedicated team brings a wealth of experience, passion, and artistry to every class. Get to know the professionals who nurture talent, build confidence, and ignite a lifelong love for dance in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
Candice Pennington, Founder & Lead Instructor
With 33 years of ballet experience and 22 years as an educator, Candice Pennington is the heart of our studio. She specializes in creative movement, pre-ballet, Ballet I, and Ballet II, expertly blending strong technical foundations with age-appropriate instruction. Candice is devoted to nurturing confident, expressive dancers in a supportive and structured environment.
Expertise meets passion: our unique teaching approach
At Candice Meryl Dance Studio, our instructors bring a powerful blend of artistry, experience, and heart. Our faculty comprises professionally trained educators with decades of experience, deeply passionate about sharing their love of dance. They are skilled in teaching a wide range of ages and levels, ensuring thoughtful, age-appropriate instruction from creative movement to advanced technique.
Their extensive educational backgrounds mean they understand how students learn and grow, fostering creativity and supporting each dancer’s individual journey. We are committed to building strong technical foundations, creating supportive classroom atmospheres, inspiring confidence and discipline, and connecting movement with musicality and storytelling.
Find your rhythm: styles and ages we teach
Our instructors at Candice Meryl Dance Studio specialize in a variety of dance styles and age groups, ensuring every student finds the perfect fit. From the youngest beginners exploring creative movement to more experienced students refining their technique, our faculty is adept at supporting skill progression and building confidence at every stage.
Instruction is thoughtfully matched to each age group, fostering a love for dance that grows with our students. Our teachers are dedicated to making dance education both enriching and enjoyable for all.
Confidence, artistry, and joy: the Candice Meryl Dance Studio promise
We want parents and students to feel confident that they are learning from a team of highly skilled, experienced, and caring instructors. We inspire excitement for a journey of growth, artistry, and joy through dance. Our professionals combine expertise, passion, and genuine care, making dance education both enriching and enjoyable for every dancer.