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NEW TO DANCE?

5 Things Parents Should Know When Choosing a Dance Studio

1. What type of dance floor is used? Dance is a very physical activity that requires a great deal of jumping, which can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning, so the impact of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back. The best way to assure a safe dance environment for your child is to choose a school that has a professional "floating floor". A floating floor is a dance floor that rests on a base of foam, to absorb the shock of jumping. Our studio is equipped with professional floating floors. Our state of the art floors help reduce the risk of injuries, and allow our students to dance longer without getting fatigued.
2. What is the size of the class? If a dance class has fewer students in it, each child will receive more personalized attention, learn more, and have more fun. In a small class of younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. A smaller class size also allows teachers to ensure that students are developing proper technique. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are missed and no dancer feels left out. Our studio limits all of our grade school dance classes to 14 students per class. With our Tiny Tots classes (ages 2-3) our limit is 8 students per class. With our Pre-K classes (ages 3-5) our limit is 10 students per class.
3. What are the qualifications of the teachers? Our studio employs instructors who are professionally qualified in the area of dance they will be teaching. However, many studios hire inexperienced teachers who "learn as they go" while teaching your children. We feel it is extremely important that our teachers are not only trained in dance, but continue to attend annual dance conventions and workshops throughout the country to stay current with dance trends. Our teachers go through a comprehensive interview process and are also trained by the Studio Director to ensure they are teaching their classes according to the ideals and beliefs that the studio is built upon. All of our teachers have been dancing their entire lives in a professional studio environment. Many have danced at a collegiate level and have returned to our studio to pass their talents onto your children. We teach correct terminology (don't laugh - many teachers don't!), respect and discipline and proper technical training is at the core of our philosophy. Our teachers make dance class engaging, upbeat and fun, all while giving your children the best, most complete dance education!
4. What are the "extras" required for the year end recital? Most studios put on a year-end show. Students that perform in the show must have a costume for each of their dance numbers. Some studios may require parents to sew their child's costumes, or pay extra and the parents must find their own seamstress to do the sewing. This can be inconvenient and frustrating for parents who are busy or can't sew. Our studio uses our own seamstress to sew and alter the costumes, after they are ordered, so parents do not have to worry about any costume hassles. Our studio also provides dancers with all of their props, costume accessories, recital tights, finale t-shirt and a DVD of the performance at no extra cost!
5. Can I get immediate assistance if I have a question? In many studios the teacher or studio owner conducts classes and handles the administration tasks. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no administrator if the teacher is in a class. To have a good experience, it is important to choose a school that can assist you with questions, even if the teacher is occupied in a class. At our studio, we have a family-friendly lobby area, with an organized office manager on staff who is well-trained and knowledgeable in our services available during regular class hours to answer questions and handle administrative tasks.

DANCE AND MUSIC LESSIONS FOR ALL AGES
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

TINY TOTS

A fun introduction into creative dance and tumbling. Basic dance movements, balancing and loco motor skills will be taught with the use of props and obstacle courses. Class will enhance basic coordination, listening skills and promote kinetic awareness.

PRE-K

Fun and imaginitive class designed to develop your child's natural interest in dance and music. The fundamentals of basic dance movement, ballet, tap, acrobatics and creative movement are introduced.

KINDER

Designed to both reinforce the basic elements of ballet and creative movement that were introduced at the Pre-K level and further develop your child's natural love for movement. A combination of ballet, tap, pre jazz and acrobatics are introduced at this level.

COMBINATION 1

A combination of jazz/hip-hop and ballet/tap are all included at this level. Students will learn how to incorporate dance steps into combinations. The combo class is designed in an effort to perk and maintain students interest while exposing them to several styles of the performing art, therefore providing a well rounded dance education.

COMBINATION 2

A combination of jazz/hip-hop, tap and ballet are included. Technique and dance combinations will become more advanced at this level.

BALLET & POINTE

Includes traditional barre and center work designed to build a beautiful, graceful, and healthy body with fine posture and poise. After sufficient study of ballet students are advanced to pointe. Students must be enrolled in a ballet class to study pointe.

JAZZ

Jazz dancing includes stretches, isolations, turns, hops, jumps, leaps and choreographed combinations. This class provides a progressive system of exercises and physical toning and strengthening of the body. Students will develop style and solid control through jazz dance.

TAP

A fun form of dance where rhythmic sounds are created by the feet. This lively class combines the study of rhythm, precision and fluidity of movement and style. Tap dancing is an excellent way to increase the coordination between mind and body.

HIP-HOP

Hip-Hop is an energetic and contemporary form of dance inspired by today's hit dances and upbeat music. It emphasizes on body isolations, movement and rhythm.

BREAK-DANCE

A form of Hip-Hop using rapid acrobatic movements and poses in which different parts of the body touch the ground. Using techniques from classical forms of dance, Break Dance requires and improves strength and balance.

LYRICAL

Refers to the unique style of jazz dance that expresses emotional sentiment through the use of the balletic line and music. Lyrical is a lovely dance style for the ballet and jazz dancer.

CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary dance is developed from modern and post-modern dance. It is a compilation of different styles of dance, including lyrical, classical ballet and modern dance. Contemporary concentrates on themes, concepts and revisionism.

ACROBATICS

This class will begin with a full body stretch and fifteen minutes of strengthening. The remainder of the time is spent on skill development with each student. Students will learn basic tumbling skills, such as forward and backward rolls, straddle rolls, backbends, cartwheels, handstands and will move on to more difficult skills such as round-offs, backward walkovers, and handsprings just to name a few. We will mix tumbling skills with basic dance movements to create a fun and energizing acrobatic routine for the year end recital!