Resources for Charlotte Families

 

There are a few people and organizations in Charlotte that we have a great relationship with and value the services they offer.  If you are new to parenting or new to Charlotte, we hope you'll seek them out and let them know we recommended them to you.

 

Charlotte Parent 

Charlotte Parent is an online and paper magizine with great resources for parents, including calendar of events, places to go, schools, and camps www.charlotteparent.com

Macaroni Kid South Charlotte

Macaroni Kid has endless resources and recommendations for families.  www.southcharlotte.macaronikid.com

Little Nest Portraits  

A photography studio for families.  www.littlenestphoto.com/charlotte

The Mothership

The Mothership is a heart-based preschool with an organic learning environment that focuses on evoking the full essence of each child in order to nurture families and support our community. The curriculum focuses on embracing the whole child and includes the arts, nature and the outdoors, music, and mindfulness.

Tom Sykes Parks & Rec Center

The Park and Recreation Department offers 18 Recreation Centers conveniently located throughout the county. Recreation Centers offer a variety of programs and services for families and those of all ages. Join them for fitness, sports, cultural arts, youth development and most of all......FUN.  www.charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ParkandRec/Facilities/RecreationCenters/Pages/TomSykes.aspx

Carolina Dance Academy, Lake Wylie

Carolina Dance Academy has locations in both Charlotte and Clover and offers dance lessons in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and more. Children’s lessons begin at 3 years of age with Creative Movement and Preballet, working up through high school and competing levels. Click here to find out why you should choose Carolina Dance Academy as YOUR studio!  www.carolinadanceacademy.com/

The JCC

The Levine Jewish Community Center is a family-oriented, vibrant facility where you can feel a sense of community and belonging.  The JCC can offer you a place to maintain a healthy lifestyle, build relationships and engage in activities for all ages. http://www.charlottejcc.org

Dance Davidson

Dance Davidson was started by Terilynne Muehleisen Knox in January 1984 in order to provide dance instruction and create expression for children and adults. Small classes and discipline promote serious growth for students, which has led to a flourishing studio.  www.davidsondance.com/default.html

 

Steps'n'Motion Dance Studio, Blakeney

Established in 1981 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Steps N Motion Dance Studio is Charlotte's most innovative and creative dance studio, celebrating over 30 years of dance excellence.  www.stepsnmotion.com/