About Us

Starstruck Academy of Dance was founded by Lisa Holtz Odell in 1984. We have grown to become one of the most respected dance schools not only in Colorado but across the country. Starstruck has been listed in Dance Spirit magazine as one of the Top 50 Studios in the country. We offer classes specializing in Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Turns & Jumps, Poms, and Starstruck Next Generation. We have classes for both the recreational dancer and competitive dancer. Over the years Starstruck’s competitive company has been awarded numerous national titles, sportsmanship and choreography awards.  Alumni have gone on to dance on nationally ranked college dance teams, Broadway, television, movies, professional dance companies, music tours, and more. We are so blessed that many have returned home to join us as faculty. Starstruck is proud to work with dancers from all over the Metro Area including Centennial, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock, Aurora, Greenwood Village, and surrounding communities. 

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About the Owners

Starstruck had humble beginnings and big aspirations. Lisa Holtz Odell taught her 1st dance class in a room rented at the YMCA with a borrowed record player. Today, thousands of students later, Lisa’s daughters, Chanel, Briana, and Kylie continue the Starstruck legacy with the support of Lisa teaching, choreographing and managing the wonderful dancers they are blessed to teach and mentor. Each child represents a combination of hope, ambition and dreams that will shape not only their future but many that surround them. Starstruck creates an environment of encouragement, responsibility and resilience that will hopefully shape and influence the young women and men whom journey through our hallways and studios.