About Us
Founded in 2009, Stadium of Dance started in a daycare gym in Springfield, MA. Now we are located in Indian Orchard, MA.
All classes at Stadium of Dance are taught by inspiring and experienced dance coaches & performers. Our Coaches consider each child individually: being aware of their physical progress and cognitive, emotional & social development.
Dancers who show natural physical potential and/or an outstanding sense of performance may be asked to join the S.O.D Competition Team.
Why Stadium HQ?
- Children have an opportunity to perform on stage in front of real live judges. Critiqued to improve their craft.
- We have a separate space for parents and siblings to wait whilst their child is in a dance class.
- We have a couple of thriving adult dance classes which are fantastic for fitness and also have a strong social aspect.
Owner, Founder & Head Choreographer
Teacher, Competition Judge, Mom
Kamari Schoolfield
Head Coach
Kamari is a native of Springfield, Ma. She specializes in Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk and Contemporary. She spent part of her young dance career in dance studios, where she won numerous regionals and nationals dance competitions! At age 12 Kamari had already mastered the style of Street Hip-hop and was eager to learn more. Taking master classes in New York City with Rhapsody, Luam, Dave Scott and Tokyo just to name a few. Kamari started to develop her own style. Kamari has traveled in the states and has been seen dancing on the late 106 & Park, Rip the Runway Miami and Los Angeles for B.E.T. Becoming a backup dancer for artist Ru Williams. Kamari had the opportunity to opening up for artist such as Olivia, Drake, Monica, Ginuwine, K-C & JoJo, and many more. She has performed in various venues as well as choreographed and became apart of music videos and live performances. Winning a 3T Triple Threat Award which gave her the opportunity to perform for one week dance and theatre summer intensive in Montgomery, AL. While at Alabama State University for summer intensive Kamari developed a love for contemporary like no other. As she got older she decided to open her own dance studio at the age of 18. With her creative concepts and high demand lifts she has won numerous choreography awards and National award winnings. Her pieces will have you emotional and speechless or Supreme and powerful. With her students accomplishments Kamari takes pride in each and everyone of them. From watching them compete on the hit show “So you think you can dance” to college dance teams. When Kamari is not teaching or judging at dance competitions, you will most likely find her in the studio working with her 9 year old son J’Ceon.
Coach Tai
Taionna's passion for dance began at just 15 months old. She has been dedicated to studying the art of dance by training at various studios with a variety of dance teams. She has even worked with a plethora of choreographers and dance instructors. She has explored and worked on many dance genres and techniques, including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Modern (Horton, Limon, Graham), and African. However, Hip Hop has her heart. As a recent college graduate from Dean College receiving a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management, an Associates of Science Degree in Business and, an Associates of Arts degree in Dance. Taionna has always included dance in her future life plans as a career. She has become a well rounded dancer, instructor, and choreographer dedicated to performing and sharing her passion for dance with others. Her desire to teach, instruct, choreograph and inspire comes from her personal mission which is to motivate the individuals around her to desire to be successful while driving the mindset of "Hungry but Humble". She hopes to inspire at least 1 person a day to be successful not only for themselves but for generations to come.
Our Goals
S.O.D Goals
- Build confidence and a positive self-esteem that will last throughout life
- Increase attention span and improve the ability to follow instructions
- Develop self-discipline, persistence, resourcefulness, flexibility of mind, the ability to self motivate and the ability to think quickly under pressure.
No refunds will be given at anytime for any reason.
