Our studio got its start in the basement of our founder and namesake Ann Carroll’s home in 1970. With 18 years of teaching experience under her belt, she built a studio off of Hillsboro Road in the Grassland community where the school remained for 30 years. After enlarging the building twice to accommodate the growing classes and companies, Ann moved the studio to the Franklin area, where it has expanded again across a variety of spaces before landing in its current home in Cool Springs.After enlarging the building twice to accommodate the growing classes and companies, Ann moved the studio to the Franklin area, where it has expanded again across a variety of spaces before landing in its current home in Cool Springs.After a successful career as a professional dancer, I wanted to pass on my love of dance to others. The thing I love the most about teaching dance is the collective joy that comes from moving with others. I love watching the dancers grow and achieve their artistic goals.