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Nouveau Royale

“Dance to Express, Not to Impress”

Founded in 2015 by twin sisters Lakiesha and Natisha Claxton, Nouveau Royale began as a passionate dance group of nine members and has blossomed into a thriving dance school built on artistry, discipline, and love for the craft.

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Our Story

A legacy of movement, passion, and community

More Than Movement

At Nouveau Royale, dance is more than movement — it's expression, confidence, and community. Our mission is to inspire dancers of all ages and levels to discover the joy of dance while building lifelong skills.

What started as a small team with big dreams soon grew into a family of dancers, bonded by artistry, discipline, and love for the craft.

Creativity

Encouraging self-expression through movement

Excellence

Delivering high-quality training in every class

Community

Staying true to our roots as a group that grew together

Passion

Helping every dancer find their unique rhythm and shine

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Our Classes

Professional training for every age and skill level

Ballet

$75/month

The foundation of all dance. Students will develop grace, posture, strength, and discipline while learning classical ballet technique. This class supports performance quality across every style.

Acrobatics / Tumbling

$75/month

A structured progressive training pathway designed to develop strength, flexibility, agility, and performance artistry. Students begin with foundational skills such as rolls, handstands, and cartwheels, then progress safely into walkovers, aerials, and advanced tricks — all blended seamlessly with dance choreography.

Aerial Hoop

$80/month

Students train on a suspended hoop, developing strength, balance, and coordination. They will explore aerial techniques and creative sequences while building confidence and artistry in the air.

Aerial Silks

$80/month

Using fabric suspended from the ceiling, students learn climbs, wraps, drops, and poses. Aerial Silks helps students build strength, flexibility, and expressive artistry while exploring this exciting circus-inspired discipline.

Flexibility & Contortion

$55/month

This class focuses on safely increasing flexibility, balance, and body control. Students will work on deep stretching techniques, controlled movements, and contortion skills in a structured environment.

Our Founders

Visionaries behind the movement

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Lakiesha Claxton

Co-Founder, Creative & Artistic Director

Since 2015, Lakiesha has been instrumental in guiding the growth of Nouveau Royale, overseeing artistry and operations. She is certified in Ballet and Dance, and holds a certification in Business Management.

Specializing in choreography, performance planning, and artistic direction.

Certifications: Ballet, Dance, Business Management
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Natisha Claxton

Co-Founder, Creative & Artistic Director

Natisha leads the studio with passion, discipline, and a hands-on teaching approach. Since 2015, she has taken on multiple roles — owner, director, choreographer, and instructor.

Specializing in choreography, performance planning, and artistic direction.

Certifications: Ballet, Dance, Business Management

Teacher Apprentices

The next generation of dance educators

Tyasia

GEMS, Tiaras

Ashonte

GEMS, Jr Tiaras

Tiya

Gems, Tiaras 1, Tiaras 2

Gabrielle

Jr Tiaras, Tiny Tumblers

Michaela

Jr Tiaras, Tiny Tumblers

T'Nyrah

Tiny Tumblers

Cheyenne

Tiny Tumblers, Junior Hoop, Ballet TOTS

Liliana

Tumbling 1 & Junior Hoop

M'Kyiah

Tiny Tumblers

Azaria

Tumbling 1