Voted Knoxville's BEST Dance Studio 2010 - "Committed to Excellence!"
Check us out at OPEN HOUSE Saturday, July 31st  10am-4pm
Classes begin August 16th
 
 
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Pointe, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Cheer, Tumbling, Tot Combo Classes, Piano, Guitar, Harp & Voice  Lessons for ages 2- 92(or more!)
 
 
New for fall 2010-2011
Ballet/Tap Combo - ages 2.5-4
Tap/Jazz Combo - ages 3-6
Ballet / Jazz Combo - ages 3-6
 
Little Elves-Ages 2-31/2
 
Our youngest ballet class introduces our students to the magical world of ballet through fairy-tales, acting, imagination, and costumes. 
 
Little Fairies (3-4 1/2)
 
These classes are open to girls and boys ages 3-4.5 years old. Little dancers love to move and pretend, and we utilize these natural tendancies to gently introduce them to the dance world. Dancers need to work in their own body space and wait their turn, they need to learn to respect the studio, the teacher and understand what each piece of equipment in the dance room is used for. Young dancers absorb this while listening to different kinds of music, and dancing with scarves, tambourines, singing songs. The teachers will introduce basic ballet positions, age appropriate stretching exercises and correct posture in a positive and creative environment.
 
Dancing Princesses
 
Calling all princes and princesses—it’s time to enter the world of “once upon a time.…” Our young dancers start the class with story time, featuring tales from Disney Princesses and Classic Ballets, followed by a ballet lesson. They can become fairies or princesses ... animals or insects ... flowers or feelings. Children learn to express themselves through the physical joy of dancing to music. Whether they are dancing with scarves and ribbon twirlers, practicing their princess walk, or skipping with a partner, every class is a joyful introduction to the basics of classical ballet. Each month will have a different theme. 
 
Blossoming Ballerinas
 
 An exciting Ballet class that introduces the fundamentals of ballet technique. Students are encouraged to use their creativity while learning to follow directions in a more structured classroom environment. Along with building strength and developing poise, students become familiar with the music, stories, costumes and unique characters of the great classical ballet and Disney Princesses in this advanced Fairytale Ballet class. 
 
Ballet
 
The fundamental frame for building grace, poise, and discipline of body and mind. For ages 7 and up.
 
Modern
 
Exposes students to the modern movement styles of Martha Graham, Lester Horton, Merce Cunningham and others. Level I Modern students must be in Ballet level III or higher.
 
Tap
 
A dynamic and percussive class focusing on tap rhythms, styles and execution. For ages 4 and up.
 
Hip Hop
 
A fast-paced contemporary urban street dance style emphasizing body isolations, intricate rhythms, and individual expression using age appropriate music and movements.
 
Jazz
 
An upbeat class incorporating contemporary and traditional jazz dance styles to current popular music. For ages 4 and up.
 
Lyrical
 
Lyrical Ballet combines the beauty of ballet with the strength of jazz creating a unique style of dance. This technique focuses on strength, technique, fluidity, balance, extension and emotion. Choreography uses movement and expression to convey the meaning of the lyrics of the music. For those dancers who have no desire to enroll in classical ballet, lyrical ballet is seen as a great alternative
 
Musical Theater Dance
 
A fun and expressive class covering a wide variety of styles used in Broadway theater choreography. A great class for students preparing for musical theater auditions, or those who just love to put on a show! Ages 6 and up, prior jazz or ballet experience is a plus.
 
Tumbling
 
Cheer
classes will provide basic tumbling, dance, jumping, stunting, and motion training, with focus on general skills and instruction in performance technique and choreography.
 
PRIVATE LESSONS: are available for students to learn solo, duet and trio routines, or to simply work on refining  technique. 
 
Releve` Competition Teams & ENCORE! Performance Ensemble
Releve` classes are instructor evaluated competitive and performance classes.  Students are placed in these classes.  If you are interested in joining Releve`, you must audition and be enrolled in at least one ballet class at the time of auditions. 
 
Backstage Dance Company
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5548 Washington Pike
Knoxville , TN , 37918 USA
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Phone 8655242300