Ballet & Lyrical
Recommended Ages: 12-18
Lyrical dance combines elements of ballet and jazz to create a soft style that emphasizes the storytelling quality of music. An emphasis is placed on grace and fluidity, musicality, and expressiveness to capture emotion through movement.
This level teaches a combination of skills and terminology used in beginner ballet and jazz classes. Grace and fluidity of movement are prioritized, in addition to proper body alignment, center of balance, and beginning turns, jumps, and floor work.
MONDAYS 5:30-6:30PM
- March 27
- April 3
- April 10
- April 17
- April 24
- May 1
DRESS REHEARSAL: Monday, May 8 (5:30-7:30pm)
This is a mandatory dress rehearsal for recital. It is important all dancers are present to rehearse their show order and stage entrances and exits in full costume.
RECITAL: Tuesday, May 9
- Dancer call time: 5:30pm
- Performance time: 7:00pm
Tuition
One-time payment of $85
Includes 6 classes, recital costume, dress rehearsal and performance!
Additional Cost:
Recital tickets ($12 ea)
Registration closed
Tricks & technique
Recommended Ages: 12-18
NEW CLASS! Students enrolled in this class will practice proper dance technique and learn various tricks including turns, jumps, leaps and floor work.
TUESDAYS 6:30-7:30PM
- March 28
- April 4
- April 11
- April 18
- April 25
- May 2
There is no recital for this class.
Tuition
One-time payment of $85
Includes all 6 classes
Registration closed
Hip Hop
Recommended Ages: 8-18
This hip hop class is a fast-paced and energetic dance style using the latest street/urban dance moves set to hip hop music. Hip hop encompasses a wide range of street styles including breaking, locking and popping. This class specifically focuses on developing rhythm and coordination while encouraging individual style.
FRIDAYS 4:00-5:00PM
- March 31
- April 7
- April 14
- April 21
- April 28
- May 5
DRESS REHEARSAL: Monday, May 8 (5:30-7:30pm)
This is a mandatory dress rehearsal for recital. It is important all dancers are present to rehearse their dances, show order and stage entrances and exits in full costume.
RECITAL: Tuesday, May 9
- Dancer call time: 5:30pm
- Performance time: 7:00pm
Tuition
One-time payment of $85
Includes 6 classes, recital costume, dress rehearsal and performance!
Additional Cost:
Recital tickets ($12 ea)
Registration closed
dance class Dress code
SHOW JAZZ
- Hair Up (& pinned out of eyes)
- T-shirt or tank top (any style/ color)
- Leggings or shorts (no jeans)
- No loose or baggy clothing
- Jazz Shoes- required
LYRICAL/BEG BALLET
- Hair Up (& pinned out of eyes)
- T-shirt or tank top (any style/ color)
- Leggings or shorts (no jeans)
- No loose or baggy clothing
- Jazz/Ballet Shoes- required
Tricks and Technique
- Hair Up (& pinned out of eyes)
- T-shirt or tank top (any style/color)
- Leggings or shorts (no jeans)
- No loose or baggy clothing
- Jazz shoes or barefoot
Hip Hop
- Hair Up (& pinned out of eyes)
- T-shirt or tank top (any style/color)
- Leggings, shorts or sweatpants (no jeans)
- Closed toed shoes
Meet the teacher
Dani Ervin
Miss Dani has been dancing in the valley for over 15 years. Training and Competing in; Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. Once Miss Dani turned 18 she began teaching styles such as Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Tricks & Technique, and Hip Hop.
Miss Dani loves working with beginners and focuses her teaching on proper technique and confidence. She is a positive role model to her students and has a passion for sharing her love of dance.
In 2020, Dani received her 200 hr Yoga Instructor Certification and teaches yoga and meditation. She often incorporates breathing techniques, as well as different stretch and strength variations in her dance classes. She is also a certified acrobatics teacher through level 6!
Dani also also works with multiple preschools around the valley introducing dance and fitness to ages 18 months - 5 years old. She is excited to bring some preschool aged classes to Stage Door next semester! Dani is overwhelmed with excitement and ready for a great season at Stage Door Studio. See you in class!
class location
1100 N Alma School Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
NW corner of Alma School Rd & Ray Rd.