About

Alaska Music & Arts

We are a quality studio for dance, yoga, martial arts, and other activities. We have 2 studios with high quality sprung dance flooring, mirrors, and dance floors. If you are interested in renting one or both of our studios, please contact us for a quote.

Why Choose Alaska Music & Arts?

Something For Everyone

From beginner to advanced classes, we have many to choose from to suit your fitness needs.

Yoga

We have yoga instructors with many years of experience. Our class sizes are small so you will get the individual attention you deserve.

Friendly Staff

Our staff and instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. We are here to help you accomplish your fitness goals. If you are looking for a studio to rent, our staff can work with you to meet the specific needs of your event.

Shotokan Karate

Sensei Jeff teaches basic to advanced karate. He is a very experienced and patient instructor. Start as a beginner and work all the way up to a black belt here at Alaska Music & Arts.

Quality

Our facility has high quality sprung dance flooring, changing rooms, restrooms, and helpful staff and instructors. We prioritize your experience with us.

Mat Valley Dance

All types of dance classes are offered for a wide range of age groups. We have something for everyone. Visit the Mat Valley Dance website for more information. A list of classes and times are also on our classes page.

Our Team

Jeff Sponsler

Jeff Sponsler

Owner/Shotokan Instructor
Jeff has played piano and guitar since high school and taught himself soprano saxophone and flute after college. While in college, he took a college theory course at WVU and learned how to write Bach chorales. He is self instructed in music technology including MIDI and is skilled in the use of the recording software...
Chad Parker

Chad Parker

Manager/IT
Chad has a great deal of experience in IT, management, and music. He keeps everything working at Alaska Music & Arts and makes sure the schedules are followed.
Antiqua Lisha

Antiqua Lisha

Yoga Instructor
Antiqua Lisha has over 20,000 hours of teaching experience over the last 20 years. She has taught Bikram, Iyengar, and Ashtanga yoga classes. She developed her own method called Twist, a nine-week yoga course blending these popular styles. Twist Yoga is backed by the Yoga Alliance and has offered 200 or 500 teacher training since...
Stephen Sponsler

Stephen Sponsler

Front Desk
Meet Stephen, the main front desk receptionist at Alaska Music & Arts.  He is currently a student at UAA studying Culinary Arts.  His love for food started when he was a child, it wasn't until later that he realized his passion could become a career.  He would love to own his own restaurant one day.  During his free time from work and school he enjoys listening to music, hiking, and trying out new recipes. If you have any questions, Stephen can provide you with any information on the programs offered at Alaska Music & Arts.

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