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FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE US

1. Appropriate Class Sizes

Dance is a collaborative art in which each dancer draws energy from working, moving, and focusing within the group. A group that is too small does not bring enough energy and focus to the lesson at hand, and a group that is too large may result in a scattered loss of focus. An appropriately sized group of students for each age provides the best energy and focus level needed for dancers to reach their fullest potential.

2. A Variety of Dance Styles & Methods

Highly qualified teachers with varied training and teaching methods are available to teach a broad range of dance formats. This well balanced curriculum develops dancers who are well rounded, versatile, and creative choreographers.

3. Our Dance Studio Advantage—Floating Professional Dance Floors

Central Studio: Our floating dance floor rests on a system of high density foam to absorb the shock and impact of regular dance movement. This benefits students by reducing fatigue and preventing injury that can result from dancing on hard surfaces.

Bee Caves and Steiner Ranch Studios: Our floating floors at these studios rest on a layer of shock-absorbent foam. The top layer is a beautiful, solid wood, excellent for turning and leaping with ease.

At all studios, the floating floors benefit students by reducing fatigue and preventing injury that can result from dancing on hard surfaces.

  marley dance floor  

The top layer of our flooring surface is a professional vinyl composite “marley” floor similar to the surfaces used by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Academy of Dancing in London, and shows such as Riverdance. This marley floor surface has a certain amount of controlled slip to allow for sliding in dance movement, but is not slippery like common tiles found in most other dance studios.

4. Storytime Dance—for ages 3–5

This curriculum, designed by our child-development specialist, takes students through proper execution of ballet, tap, and jazz techniques using storytelling. This keeps students engaged longer while they relish the joy of movement. This program provides a solid foundation for future success in ballet, jazz, tap, and other styles.

5. Recitals, Performances, and Competitions

Students are given performance experience in our year-end recital. Students may also be invited to be a part of our performance teams where they will have the opportunity to participate in festivals, competitions, and our winter ballet concert.

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