Shannon Thomas, the proud owner of The Legacy Dance Studio in Port Orange, is dedicated to teaching the art of dance and inspiring her students to strive for their personal best, both on and off the dance floor. Our Port Orange dance studio focuses on discipline, integrity, respect, and professionalism, ensuring excellence in technique, style, and performance. We emphasize community over competition, nurturing creativity and passion to develop well-rounded artists who shine both onstage and in life.

Shannon Thomas, owner of The Legacy Dance Studio in Port Orange, is passionate about teaching the art of dance and encouraging her students to achieve their personal best on and off the dance floor. At our Port Orange dance studio, classes are structured around discipline, integrity, respect, and professionalism to maintain a high standard in technique, style, and performance.

Shannon’s choreography has been honored at numerous prestigious dance competitions throughout Florida. Her work can be seen on the competition stage, at the Civic Ballet’s Nutcracker, and in local dance programs. She prides herself on providing fresh, modern choreography that gives her students an edge while keeping the dances age-appropriate and unique, avoiding overdone trends.

As the director and award-winning choreographer of The Legacy Stars Competition Team, Shannon leads a National Award-Winning Dance Team and Performance Company. This team, trained through our Port Orange dance studio, is composed of dedicated Legacy Dancers who have worked toward team placement. The Stars proudly perform at community events in Port Orange and Daytona Beach, including Relay for Life, Port Orange Family Days, Volusia County Dances, Junior League of Daytona, The Domestic Abuse Council, and Cannon Balls for Kayne.

Shannon’s dance journey began at the age of four, where she quickly excelled in performances and competitions, earning top honors throughout Florida. She continued her education at Oklahoma City University, training under renowned instructors such as Jo Rowan and Robert Reed, with a curriculum that included all forms of dance, acting, and voice. She performed with the American Spirit Dance Company and studied business, dance pedagogy, and choreography.

Shannon’s professional career began as a dance captain and performer with Silvertree Productions in Oklahoma City, where she participated in trade shows, theme park reviews, and other productions. Upon returning to Florida, she continued performing as a guest dancer with Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theatre and other local arts organizations, bringing her passion and expertise back to the Port Orange community.

Legacy Alumnae are shining stars in the worlds of dance, musical theater, acting, and the entertainment industry. They've honed their craft at top-tier institutions like the University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida Southern College, Florida State University, and Ball State University. Some have taken their dreams to New York City, training in commercial dance, starring in commercials, and gracing the modeling world. Closer to home, our alumnae light up stages at iconic Florida destinations like SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and Discovery Cove, and showcase their artistry with companies such as Free Movement Society and Underground Movement.