Grades 3-8
Become a true triple threat and take your dance skills to the next level! All classes are geared towards musical theater.
classes
SHOW JAZZ
Show jazz incorporates turns, jumps, and kicks in story-telling and characterization that one would see in a live or filmed musical production. An emphasis is placed on athleticism, exaggeration, and high energy combinations. This is an appropriate class for students who are interested in enhancing their dance skills for musical theater productions.
Students will warm up and rock it out to the latest songs while learning basic jazz technique. Center work includes isolations, arm and head moves in basic patterns that are fun and challenging. Traveling exercises are geared to develop coordination and flow of movement. This class focuses on developing strong lines, strengthening the dancer’s technique, and understanding the body’s center of movement.
MONDAYS 5:00-6:00PM
July 25 - December 19 (no class on Oct 31)
Fall Break: No classes October 3 - 15
Holiday Recital: December 19 (7:00pm)
BEGINNING TAP
Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement. An emphasis is placed on musicality, expression, and improvisation.
Dancers will learn basic tap skills and terminology. Fundamentals such as balance and general alignment are also introduced at this level.
Dancers will learn techniques through "across the floor" training and end class with a short combo.
Tap shoes are required.
MONDAYS 6:00-7:00PM
July 25 - December 19 (no class on Oct 31)
Fall Break: No classes October 3 - 15
Holiday Recital: December 19 (7:00pm)
lyrical / beg ballet
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 7:00-8:00PM
July 25 - December 19 (no class on Oct 31)
Fall Break: No classes October 3 - 15
Holiday Recital: December 19 (7:00pm)
Tuition
$250 in full or payment plan available ($50/month)
10% sibling discount! Automatically applied at checkout.
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
TAP
- Hair Up (& pinned out of eyes)
- T-shirt or tank top (any style/color)
- Leggings, shorts (no jeans)
- Tap 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
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. Dani also, has also worked with multiple preschools around the valley introducing dance and fitness to ages 18 months- 5 years old.
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.