The Conservatory of Dance & Performance Arts, Inc. in Rocklin, California, offers classes for ages three to adult in a variety of styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. Their facility has hard-wood floors or professional Marley flooring, fully equipped with ballet barres and mirrors. They aim to provide excellent technical and artistic training, whether the student hopes to become a professional or is dancing recreationally. They also provide comfortable lounge areas for parents to wait. Their waiting rooms provide a comfortable family room setting with couches and viewing areas for some of the studios.
In the opinion of Sarah Russell, the director of The Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts, their experienced instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the dance class. They provide a family-friendly environment where students of all ages find inspiration to pursue their dance dreams. Here at The Conservatory of Dance, they believe that dancing should be seriously fun!
Sarah’s proudest moment in coaching was this last year. They performed Giselle, and the dancer who was cast as Myrtha texted her the day after their performance. She told Sarah that she was initially quite disappointed at being cast as Myrtha, and though she never grew to like the choreography, was glad that she had the opportunity to dance the role. The dancer also told Sarah she had learned more from that role than any other. It was one of the most rewarding experiences for Sarah to see her dancer grow, not just in her ability as a dancer, but in her strength as a person.
Sarah believes that one of the biggest mistakes dancers make is to try to do too much, too soon. She says sees dancers trying to do pirouettes before they can even do a proper tendu, or fouettes when they cannot do pirouettes. In her viewpoint, it is so hard to get students to slow down and walk before they can run. She tries to remind them that complexity and speed do not equal difficulty; a tendu or plie executed properly can be more difficult than anything else.
One of Sarah’s goals for this year is to ensure that every student is in the proper level. Many of her students are wanting to progress and either go en pointe or move up a level. She has instituted an objective process for determining if a student is ready to progress. Sarah is hoping to maintain the integrity of her level placement process while also helping each student keep and achieve realistic goals for themselves.
At The Conservatory, they are inspired by the dreams of their students, who love 
expressing themselves through the art of dance. Every dancer who walks through their doors has a unique gift, and they love seeing their students grow into amazing artists.
The Conservatory believes first and foremost in excellence in the study of dance. Dance can be an enjoyable experience for anyone, regardless of age or background. Whether a dancer is seeking a professional career or simply dancing for recreational purposes, The Conservatory’s experienced instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. While striving to build solid technique through a teaching style that is focused on detail and strength, they also infuse their students with a love of dance.
Their goal is to produce dancers who are not only equal to the demands of today’s professional dance arena, but also are able to express themselves artistically through the art of dance. They encourage dancers to have an awareness of their bodies so that they are working correctly to prevent injury; they foster a healthy atmosphere that will enable dancers to appreciate the beauty of their bodies’ unique shapes.
If you would like more information about The Conservatory of Dance & Performance Arts, visit their website at http://www.theconservatoryofdance.com, call them at 916-624-1636 or email them at theconservatoryofdance.rocklin@gmail.com. You can also “Like” them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, connect with them on Instagram and “Pin” them on Pinterest.
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Written By Cyndi Marziani
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