Armonk Center For Dance Is Located In Armonk New York And Has Four Studios. Each Studio Has Sprung Floors To Prevent Injury. There Is A Large Changing Room, Lobby, A Sibling Play Area And A Dancewear Boutique.
A.C.D. Offers Pre-Ballet And Tap, Dance Basics And Jump & Jive For Ages 3&4, Pre-Ballet, Jazz, Tap And Hip-Hop For 5 & 6 Year Olds. At 7 Years Old Students Can Choose From Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap & Modern And Acrobatics.
Students Benefit From An Extraordinary Range Of Styles And Techniques At The Center. Our Staff Is Comprised Of Qualified Professionals In Their Field. They Are Not Just Dancers Who Teach, They Are Professional Dance Instructors Who Are Excited To Pass Down Their Wealth Of Knowledge To All Their Student. Teachers Are Caring And Committed To Each Individual Student, Both The Recreational And The Serious Dancers.
Students Enjoy Learning How To Dance In A Non-Competitive Atmosphere. We Believe That All Children Can Learn How To Dance And That Every Student Should Feel Successful In Their Accomplishments. We Understand That Not All Children Want To Be Professionals But Do Believe That There Are So Many Life Lessons Students Learn As Well. Students Learn To Dance As Well As Learning To Have Self Discipline, Self Esteem, Team Work,And The Confidence To Stand In Front Of The Classroom, The Boardroom And Even The Courtroom.
We Offer Beginner, Intermediate And Advanced Classes As Well As A Pre-Professional Experience For The More Serious And Dedicated Dancer.
Serious Students Can Go In Two Directions. The "Academy" Classes Are Geared Toward The Student Who Wants To Study The Rigors Of Ballet Or Jazz In A Serious Manner. Teachers Touch On Dance History And The Many Different Styles And Teachings Of The Art Form. "Academy" Classes Are Available For Students Of All Levels From Age 7 To 17.
The Other Route Students Can Go Is To Audition For Our Performing Companies And Our Competition Team. Our Performing Companies Ages 7-17 Perform At Malls, Schools, Hospitals And Benefits. Our Competition Team Competes Regionally As Well As Joins The Company In Other Shows. For More Info On Auditions Please Refer To Company Page On This Web Site.
As With Any Professional Dance School In The World, Our Staff Follows A Certain Curriculum. Strict Classical Ballet Is Not Taught Before The Age Of 7. This Is To Ensure That Both Developmentally And Structurally A Child Is Prepared For The Rigors Of Classical Ballet. We Do However, Introduce Certain Steps And Terminology From Age Three To Six.
At Three And Four Years Of Age, Dance Basics, Jump And Jive And Tap, Ballet Combo Classes Offer An Introduction To Basic Positions And Steps That A Child's Body And Mind Can Handle And Retain. Classes Are Set To Age Appropriate Music. Children Truly Enjoy Themselves While Learning In A Non-Pressured Environment. With Positive Reinforcement, Each Child Progresses At Their Own Pace. Emphasis Is On Coordination, Motor Skills, Listening Skills, And Classroom Procedures.
At Five And Six Years Of Age Jazz, Tap And Hip-Hop Is Introduced As Well As Additional Ballet Technique. The Environment Becomes A Bit More Serious, With Proper Behavior And Discipline Stressed.However, The Children Are Still Enjoy Themselves And To Form A Love For The Art Of Dance.
From Seven Years Old On, Our Classes Take On A More Serious Note. While Enjoying Themselves, The Children Are Encouraged To Master Skills That Build Strength, Coordination, Grace, Flexibility And Balance. All Classes Begin With A Warm-Up Including Floor Exercises. Class Continues With Combinations That Travel Across The Floor And Culminate With A Short Dance Combination. Creative Movement Is Also Included And Explored Allowing Students To Express Themselves Thru Dance. At The End Of The Year All Classes Perform A Dance In Our Annual Recital.
Each Year The Curriculum Becomes More Advanced. Each Child Advances At Their Own Pace Depending On Talent, Hard Work And How Many Times Per Week They Dance. Armonk Center For Dance Takes Pride In Catering To Dancers Who Just Want To Learn And Have Fun As Well As Those Who Want To Make Dance A Career.
