My daughter has been dancing at Xplosive Dance Academy since she was 2 and a half years old. She has now been dancing at XDA for 3 years and literally can't live without it. The teaching staff, led by Mrs Jessica, have taught her so much: respect, kindness, artistry, passion, perseverance, technique, and (most importantly) the love of dance.
The level of dance at XDA is outstanding. The competition team's record (top marks across the board) and the beauty and quality of the dance routines is a testament to the skill and devotion of Mrs Jessica and her staff.
The one thing that makes XDA stand out for me as the father of a 5 year old dancer is the kindness and teamwork that is emphasized at this studio. While I have always seen and been amazed at how the big girls take care of the little ones at the studio, an instance at a recent dance competition highlighted this quality that is instilled by the XDA staff.
At the awards ceremony of the competition, photos were being taken of winning dance teams. I watched little dancers from other teams get pushed and shoved as older dancers jockeyed to get prime position in the photos. Often, their little dancers weren't visible in the team photos. This was sharply contrasted by the actions taken by the older dancers from XDA. They were helpful and selfless, lifting our dance babies, placing them in the front, and even holding them up in their arms, sometimes blocking themselves so the little ones would be visible in the photo. This kindness that I've seen isn't just from one or two girls either, it's a quality that's built into the XDA family. It's the kind of compassion that will make a grown man cry (almost ;)
While kindness and respect are extremely important, XDA is a serious dance studio. Students are expected to arrive on time, pay attention in class, and treat their teachers and classmates with respect. Poor behavior is not tolerated and you can't "buy" your child special privilege. Their behavior, work ethic, and skill are all that matter.
Speaking specifically about Mrs Jessica (the studio owner and primary teacher/choreographer), she is one of the best teachers my child has ever had. She cares first and foremost for her students. A prime example of her devotion to her students happened towards the beginning of the school year. In the Pre-Acro class, there was a group of kids that were more experienced than some others even though they were still at the pre-acro level. Even with a completely full class schedule, Mrs Jessica made time and created a new class so the more experienced students could continue to progress and the newer acro students could get the attention they needed. Any suggestion that Mrs Jessica gives anything less than 100% to the kids is completely baseless.
So to summarize, XDA is an absolutely top notch studio with caring professionals that will give your child outstanding dance instruction and teach them to be little people we can be proud of. read more
