The Gold Standard in Real World Self-Defense Training Anyone Can Do! Don't Be a Victim! Be Safe. Be Smart. Be Empowered. We offer weekly group self defense classes, One on One training, Team Building, Child Abduction Prevention Program. We also offer Family Martial Arts. We are the industry leader in Active Shooter training, with our Active Shooter Response Plan™ being taught all around the world.

The Kinderdance programs are all original worldwide dance, motor development, gymnastics, and fitness programs that combines academic readiness skills which are specifically designed for children ages 15 months to 12 years old. What makes us unique is that all of our programs incorporate educational concepts in a developmentally designed curriculum that teaches to the total child. We place special emphasis on building “Self Confidence” and “Self-Esteem” in young children. Kinderdance, where children “learn how to learn” when they learn how to DANCE and MOVE!

Forest Dance Academy provides complete and comprehensive instruction in an environment that promotes a positive self-image, opportunity for personal growth and an appreciation and enthusiasm for the art of dance. We pride ourselves on creating an atmosphere that encourages students to develop their creativity and passion for dance while inspiring them to reach their highest potential. We offer classes in Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Leaps & Turns, Tiny Tots, Creative Movement, Kinderdance and Primary combo classes.

PERSONAL TRAINING, GROUP TRAINING & CLASSES We are conveniently located in Forest, Virginia with easy access between Lynchburg and Forest. We were recently voted #1 Fitness Studio by both Lynchburg Living and Reader’s Choice. We offer a variety of personal/individualized services including Personal Training, Group Training, & Classes – Yoga, Hot Yoga, Barre, Interval Training, Pilates, Boot Camp, Strength Training & More! Small Gym Feel With Big Gym Amenities