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 10 year old son J’Ceon.
Coach Tai
Coach Tai's passion for dance began at just 15 months old. She started her dance journey at the Tyie Thomas Center of Preforming Arts by Tracey Thomas. Technically, she was not old enough to dance yet, but that didn't stop her. This was just the beginning. She developed a desire to learn and an ear for music. She has been dedicated to studying all things dance since then. As a child, she knew she wanted to be a professional dancer. She spent her childhood taking classes at local dance studios, researching industry dancers and choreographers, and teaching what she knew to anyone who would participate. At jus 10 years old her work was performed at numerous church services and local community events. She was awarded "Springfield Idol" in 2010 after winning 1st place at a local talent competition with her choreography. At 13 years old, she enrolled in summer dance classes at Stadium of Dance by Kamari Schoolfield immediately inspired by Coach Kamari's work and work ethic. She knew Stadium of Dance was the next best thing for her. She joined the competition team and began assisting classes to help her mom with dance tuition. Stadium of Dance was the rebirth of Coach Tai's dance journey. This is where she developed her love for modern and contemporary dance but also found a new love for hip hop. Her dance journey continued through college. As a business management major at Dean College, she found a way to fill her schedule with physical and lecture dance classes. Which later, led to her admission into the Joan Philps Palladino School of Dance. She was a member of the Pom Team. A member and choreographer for the Step Team, Hip Hop Team and My Black Speaks Dance Team which she served as president in her senior year. Along the way, she got the chance to study at Debbie Allen's Dance Academy under the instruction of Karen McDonald.
Currently, Coach Tai holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and associate's degrees in business and dance from Dean College. She works with middle school and high school student as a Dance Enrichment Teacher in MA. She dances and performs with artists in MA, CT, NY and LA. Coach Tai still makes time to train and take classes to continue learning. She believes the day she stops learning is the day she fails. When Coach Tai is not dancing, she is working on her clothing brand "Generational Drip".
Coach Amillion
Amillion was born and raised in Albany, NY and began dancing ballet and tap at the age of 5. A year later Amillion's interest in dance began to grow, and she started training in hip hop, jazz, modern, and lyrical. After competing for several years, as well as being a teacher assistant and teaching a few classes of her own, she knew that after graduating high school sharing her love of dance through teaching was something she wanted to pursue. Throughout these past few years Amillion has taught throughout the Capital District of Albany. She has won numerous awards for solos, duos/trios, and group numbers, as well as choreography awards. Outside of teaching dance, Amillion graduated from the University at Albany in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She was also on a part of the universities D1 dance team for a season. Amillion has also danced for the National Arena League for football, for the Albany Empire. For 2 seasons (2022-2024) Amillion was a professional dancer for the National Lacrosse League, The Albany Firewolves. Amillion is excited to take her experiences to a new state, while attending Western New England University School of Law.
The Stadium 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.
