




The Mission
We will provide a dance program with:
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Proper dance technique
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Clean music
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Tasteful costuming
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Sensible family-friendly commitment level
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Small Class sizes
We will strive to promote a sense of belonging through
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love for God, others, and Self
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Self worth and encouragement
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lasting friendship
We also believe in providing a budget friendly option for families in a time were money is tighter than ever.
Join our Family!

Genevieve Morris
Founder & Director of SBGD. Genevieve graduated from Eastern University with a BA in Dance in 2006. She started her Cecchetti ballet training at age 5 with the Johnstown Concert Ballet Company under artistic director Carla Pruncel of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and Cherie Noble of the Pennsylvania Ballet Company. She has had solos in ballets such as The Nutcracker, Coppelia, and Les Sylphides. She won several solo choreography awards from competitions in Johnstown, PA. At Eastern, she studied more forms of dance including Swing, Modern, Jazz, and African. She has been teaching throughout Pennsylvania since 2001 and has taught abroad in Poland, Jamaica, and Haiti. Along with teaching all levels of classes, she was the director of an annual Nutcracker performance as well as the Dance Director at the Agnes Irwin School 2007-2017. There she ran classes for Middle and Upper School students with their an annual performance entitled "Dance Motion." She was a member of Indigenous Pitch Dance Collective which teaches and performs for children affected by natural and/or socio-economic disasters. With IPDC, she has taught dance camps in North Philly, NOLA, and Haiti. She has danced professionally with local Philadelphia companies such as Ballet 180, New Street Dance Group, and Swerve Dance Company. Genevieve, her husband Jed and 3 children moved from Pennsylvania to Phoenix in July 2018. Though her studies have paused, she was studying for her Masters at Eastern University for Urban Studies: Arts for Transformation and has a heart for using the arts to minister and bring healing to those in need.



About The Studio
Saved By Grace Studio, a nurturing and inspiring dance space located right here in Surprise. Founded in 2021 by Miss Genevieve, a passionate and experienced instructor with over 25 years of teaching, our studio offers a warm, welcoming environment where dancers can grow, express themselves, and build confidence through movement.
Miss Genevieve brought her dedication and expertise to Arizona in 2018 and established Saved By Grace Studio out of her home to create personalized, focused dance instruction for the community all the while being home as much as possible with her husband and three kids. With over 50 students and counting, we specialize in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and even host occasional ballroom workshops.
Our classes primarily cater to dancers ages 3-16, but we also offer an adult ballet class from time to time for those looking to explore dance as a new hobby or rediscover their passion.
At Saved By Grace Studio, we believe that quality dance education should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we’re proud to be the most affordable dance option in the Valley, providing excellent instruction without breaking the bank. We accept payment through ClassWallet.
Our goal is to foster a positive, faith-filled environment where creativity and discipline come together to inspire every student. Saved By Grace Studio is here to help you dance with purpose, joy, and grace.
Come join our dance family and experience the beauty of movement and community—affordably and joyfully!
