Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
Established in 1954, Bean School of Dance has been an award-winning dance studio in Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach for over 65 years!
Founded by Joan Bean, and now co-directed by grand daughters Kristin and Keeli Bean. She instilled in us that our purpose is to "teach more than just dance." Proper technique and training are extremely inportant to us, but we also focus on building confident, well rounded, ladies and gentlemen as well as strong performers.
At BSD we offer a diverse range of classes for aspiring ad advanced dancers of all ages.
Kristin is a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor and has been certified in Zumba fitness for over 10 years. From a student, to a teacher, and now an owner, her greatest joy has been watching her daughter grow up in the studio and into an outstanding artist.
Keeli is trained in all styles of dance and took a liking to musical theater thanks to one of her mentors, Lisa Clarson. She is currently a company member of Florida State College of Jacksonville's danceWORKS Company, and has attended Acrobatic Arts trainings, taken classes at Broadway Dance Center in New York, and attends multiple compet
Keeli is trained in all styles of dance and took a liking to musical theater thanks to one of her mentors, Lisa Clarson. She is currently a company member of Florida State College of Jacksonville's danceWORKS Company, and has attended Acrobatic Arts trainings, taken classes at Broadway Dance Center in New York, and attends multiple competitions/ conventions every year where she has received several overall and judges awards
Chrissy grew up nearby in St. Marys, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design with a double minor in Graphic Design and Studio Art from Georgia Southern University. After hanging up her architectural scale, Chrissy continued graphic design through freelance work as she grew her family. She and her sp
Chrissy grew up nearby in St. Marys, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design with a double minor in Graphic Design and Studio Art from Georgia Southern University. After hanging up her architectural scale, Chrissy continued graphic design through freelance work as she grew her family. She and her spouse relocated to Amelia Island to raise their two daughters. Now a proud dance parent at Bean School of Dance, Chrissy draws on her background in design and project coordination to support the studio through administration, logistics, and graphic design. Her experience in managing design projects and her eye for detail help bring organization and visual polish, as she works to help BSD reach its full potential.
Hannah began dancing at age 4 and received her early training at Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet and LeCole De Danse. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Towson University, where she was a member of the Towson University Dance Company and studied under renowned instructors such as Linda Denise Fisher-Ha
Hannah began dancing at age 4 and received her early training at Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet and LeCole De Danse. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Towson University, where she was a member of the Towson University Dance Company and studied under renowned instructors such as Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell and Runqiao Du.
A former All-State and All-County dancer, Hannah has choreographed extensively and worked with dancers of all ages. She is currently the Dance Director at Jacksonville Country Day School, where she leads an award-winning elementary dance program, and also teaches ballet and pointe at Bean School of Dance while managing their competition team.
Jenna was born and raised in Fernandina Beach where she started dancing at BSD at the age of three. By the time Jenna was thirteen she was assisting in every class she could. At age eighteen, she began teaching all on her own. Trained by the best, Jenna is still using some of the same material Ms Bean used in her classes growing up.
Jenna was born and raised in Fernandina Beach where she started dancing at BSD at the age of three. By the time Jenna was thirteen she was assisting in every class she could. At age eighteen, she began teaching all on her own. Trained by the best, Jenna is still using some of the same material Ms Bean used in her classes growing up. She is currently obtaining her B.S. in Biology to pursue a career in dentistry
Sydney has been dancing for 15 years, with a decade of her training rooted at Bean School of Dance, where she now teaches Ballet 3. She is currently studying nursing at Jacksonville University, balancing her passion for dance with a future in healthcare. While she enjoys all styles of dance, she’s especially drawn to ballet and contempora
Sydney has been dancing for 15 years, with a decade of her training rooted at Bean School of Dance, where she now teaches Ballet 3. She is currently studying nursing at Jacksonville University, balancing her passion for dance with a future in healthcare. While she enjoys all styles of dance, she’s especially drawn to ballet and contemporary. As her schedule allows, she plans to continue sharing her love for dance by teaching classes and supporting studio events.
Samantha Griffith is a Seattle native living in the sunshine state for over ten years now! After she was bit by the musical theatre bug at age seven, it wasn’t long before she discovered her love of teaching. She has taught numerous classes, camps, workshops, and directed multiple children’s shows. Currently when she’s not at Bean she can
Samantha Griffith is a Seattle native living in the sunshine state for over ten years now! After she was bit by the musical theatre bug at age seven, it wasn’t long before she discovered her love of teaching. She has taught numerous classes, camps, workshops, and directed multiple children’s shows. Currently when she’s not at Bean she can be found teaching Amelia Musical Playhouses children’s program or onstage herself!
Copyright © 2025 Bean School of Dance - All Rights Reserved.