Beyond Dancing in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota, Florida, is a one stop shop for any and all who want to learn how to dance, from children ages three to adults of all ages, beginners and advanced, recreation or competition dancers alike will find just what they are looking for when they walk through their doors. Beyond Dancing offers performance dances (preschool dance, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary), Latin dances (Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa, Bachatta, et al.) and ballroom (Waltz, Fox Trot, etc.).
Beyond Dancing’s curriculum, music, lyrics, choreography, and costumes are in keeping with good taste, and with their family friendly atmosphere. Beyond Dancing’s progressive teaching styles sets them apart from other studios. They strive to provide an environment rich of quality and competence all lending to a comfortable social atmosphere where learning how to dance is fun and enjoyable. Their dance classes include children’s play dance, ballet, tap, jazz, acro, hip hop, contemporary, Latin and ballroom dance.
Whether it is Ballroom, Latin or Performance Dance, one of the quickest ways to obtaining your dancing goals is through individual instruction. This one-on-one method will help you learn the skill of art of dance in one of the most efficient ways. For the entirety of your lesson, your instructor will tailor your instruction to help you achieve your dance goals in a productive way that matches your personal learning style. Your instructor will create a program that is individualized to meet your own needs.
Dancing is for everyone, but each individual has different goals and aspirations. The same is true about the benefits achieved by each dancer. Most importantly, even scientists are linking dance to more mental and physical health benefits. The sooner you begin your journey, the sooner you benefit. Beyond Dancing’s tailor made programs are built to focus on the basic dance foundation to the most advanced techniques and styles. Beyond Dancing strives to spread the joy of dancing through a platform of excellence in instruction and service to help their students achieve their personal dance goals in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
Whether it is organized rehearsals, photo sessions or shows, Beyond Dancing takes care to run their programs in an orderly fashion to minimize confusion and to respect people’s valuable time.
Rachel Uneberg, Co-Founder and Studio Director, is most proud of the students that walk into the studio shy and uncomfortable with themselves then walk out with straighter posture, more confidence, and a better appreciation of themselves because of what they have learned and accomplished at Beyond Dancing. Even students that are naturally confident show an increased self awareness and control which allows them to excel and develop a love for the sport of dancing.
The biggest mistake Rachel sees dancers make is to not believe in themselves and use negative self talk. Yes, dance is an art. But, it is also a skill that just needs time, practice, and dedication to flourish. The way to keep yourself from getting down on yourself when something is difficult is to remember how you started and how far along you have come at 
that point. Remember not to compare yourself with others or your teachers/coaches, but to compare yourself from your starting point. This will always give you a boost in confidence! The best dancers are not the ones with the best technique; they are actually the most confident dancers that believe in themselves!
Rachel’s goal for Beyond Dancing this year is to grow their studio’s student body. They have some of the best teachers in the area and Rachel knows they have a lot to offer their community! Their competition group will be performing around their community and it’s their hope to get them as much performance opportunities as possible to show off their love and passion of dance.
Beyond Dancing was born out of a passion to serve others and to help people develop a love for their sport. It was, and still is, their primary mission to make learning how to dance fun and easy while encouraging students to develop self discipline, strength of character, respect for others, and a lifetime appreciation for the art, beauty and joy of music and dance. Their goals are to make learning fun and enjoyable in a comfortable social atmosphere and to provide a commitment of honesty, respect and excellence.
There are many benefits of dance that Beyond Dancing would like you to experience. Their students say they enjoy these benefits both on and off the dance floor. Numerous health benefits alone keep their students coming on a regular basis, while singles and couples alike find that dancing has soon created more romance in their lives. More importantly, their dancers feel more confident each time they accept a dance on the social dance floor. Additionally, dancing improves mind and body coordination; improves posture and demeanor; and relieves stress.
Beyond Dancing has Corporate Programs available that will boost employee morale with their unique ballroom dance program. The professional dance experts at Beyond Dancing will excite and entertain your staff in no time. Exercise in the office creates happier and healthier personnel while establishing a more productive and positive working environment for all. Whether the classes are at your work location or at Beyond Dancing’s studio, classes are made for the employer’s scheduling needs. On site classes could be during the lunch hour or during the Happy Hour right after work.
One of the quickest ways to obtaining your dancing goals is through individual instruction. This one-on-one method will help you learn the skill of art of dance in one of the most efficient ways. For the entirety of your lesson, your instructor will tailor the lesson to help you achieve your dance goals in a productive way that matches your personal learning style and individualized to meet your specific needs.
Group lessons are designed to complement your individual instruction and to meet other dancers that share a common goal. During group instruction, you will dance with a variety of partners all while developing the ease and confidence on the dance floor. You can put all your lessons to work at Beyond Dancing’s social dance events – from ballroom socials to group night out’s.
As you develop your dance skills, you may notice some of the following: get more fun and enjoyment out of your social life; enjoy increased self-confidence; meet new people and make new friends; improve your overall health; feel more at ease in social situations; find the exercise and fitness you have wanted; make your partner happy; enjoy attending more parties; find your business relationships improving; acquire more grace and poise; dress up and have fun; overcome shyness; relieve stress; stand out on the dance floor; discover recreation or entertainment n a new way; feel refreshed and relaxed.
Another program that Beyond Dancing offers is a fun performing arts dance program for young children. Their mission is to provide a safe and family friendly environment in which to teach proper dance technique, while encouraging students to develop self-discipline, strength of character, respect for others, and a lifetime appreciation for the art, beauty, and joy of dance.
If you would like more information about Beyond Dancing, visit their website at beyonddancingsarasota.com, call them at 941-907-8183 or email them at info@beyonddancingsarasota.com. You can also “Like” them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and connect with them on Instagram.
Please post a comment if you have had any experience with Rachel Uneberg of Beyond Dancing.
Written By Cyndi Marziani
Owner
BDancewear.com
great blog for dancers