The Scripps Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) has two locations in San Diego, California. For this article, we interviewed Miah Nwosu, the Academy Principal of SPAA and the Artistic Director of their Youth Company in Residence, Scripps Ballet Theatre, the Academy.… Continue Reading
The Legacy School of Dance, LLC (LSD) in Midlothian, Virginia, offers excellence in dance training for ages two through adult, beginning to advanced students. According to Kimberly R. Ligatti, their Artistic Director and Co-Owner, whether Legacy’s students dance strictly for… Continue Reading
All About Dance & More (AADM) in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, instills a child’s love for dance and tumbling. At AADM, they build dancers self-esteem and self-discipline, and nurture young minds to be the best dancers they can be. Since 2007,… Continue Reading
According to Darlene Giordano Cummings, the Owner and Director of American Dance Academy (ADA) in Hockessin, Delaware, they are a wonderful studio that fosters the love of dance in their students. They offer two performances for everyone per year, an… Continue Reading
Karen Kern, the Owner and Director of Karen’s School Of Dance (KSD) in Highland, Michigan, describes their school as a family oriented dance studio that focuses on strong technique and team building. Their goal is to teach all of their… Continue Reading
Julie Reed-Russo is the Owner, Director, Teacher, and Choreographer of Westbrook Dance Academy (WDA) in Westbrook, Connecticut. She describes their studio as a big family where everyone cares about each other and goes out of their way to support each… Continue Reading
Kinetics Dance Theatre, School of Contemporary Dance (KDT) in Ellicott City, Maryland, is a non-profit organization devoted to the development of contemporary dance as a vital art form within the community through performance, education, and outreach. They offer dance classes for… Continue Reading
Lori Struss, Owner of Genesis Arts in Columbia, Maryland, describes their studio as “Family.” She says they are all one-dance family where they accept each other’s strengths and weaknesses. They strive to compliment and support each other. Genesis Arts offers… Continue Reading
Kahina Haynes, School Director, describes The Dance Institute of Washington (DIW) in Washington, D.C., as a family oriented organization that is truly dedicated to cultivating well-rounded, talented dancers and leaders. Their staff knows each and every student by name, and… Continue Reading
LEAP is DDC’s (Detroit Dance Collective) new creative dance company for children. LEAP, conceived in the fall of 2015, is offered to children of all ages and abilities by DDCdances, a Detroit metro based professional modern dance company currently celebrating… Continue Reading