You cannot find a better dance studio. We drive 90mins round trip each week. My 4 year old loves dance and tried out other dance studios near our home but kept asking for Ms Karen. After 6 months, I committed to the commute and we joined the studio. Even though classes are broken down by age range, Ms Karen will gauge the energy and skill levels of class and teach to the group. Ms Karen teaches dance technique and makes sure the class is fun. Last spring, the kids were preparing for their swan lake performance. For one class, the kids were laser focused and spent almost the entire class session working on the routine. During another class, the kids were more restless so the kids played games and just moved freely to music. Ms Karen meets every child where she/he is and she sets firm expectations in the classroom around kindness and respect for each other.
This summer, we participated in our first dance camp (5 half days) and it was fantastic. At the end of the week, the kids performed a 30min routine and I was so impressed by all that they learned. For a decade, I ran afterschool activities and summer camps at International Schools in Asia. I was truly impressed with all the flow of each day and the progression through the week. In the morning at drop-off, there is a nice slow start. For the early birds, the kids have arts and crafts stations. For the stragglers (like us), we had a buffer and would still have time for a potty run before the warm-up. In addition to working on dance routines, the kids participate in ice breakers, snack time, free play, and arts and crafts related to the camp's theme. By the end of the week, none of the kids wanted to leave camp on time.
We are excited to continue in the fall! Thank you Ms Karen!! read more