Why Us?
In a thriving dance community with many options for training, why choose us?
We are a studio dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded, diverse and passionate dance education. Our mission is to instill a love for dance and the performing arts in all our students, developing creative intelligence, ambition and a sense of self-confidence in every young dancer. We also strive to bring dance to our community through open workshops, fitness programs and special peformances. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages both personal growth and intensive dance study, providing a solid technical foundation alongside family-oriented fun!
Let us tell you a little more about what truly makes our program unique -
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Strong Training Curriculum - We are proud to be the only studio in CNY offering the world-renowned National Training Curriculum from American Ballet Theatre! This curriculum provides the foundation for our students from age 2 and up, and focuses not just on the technical/artistic development of the student, but also injury prevention, dancer wellness, dancer mental health and so much more.
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Family-First Studio Culture - We mean what we say when we deem ourselves "family-friendly" - from the classroom music, to dance attire, to movements themselves, we pride ourselves on always keeping our classes and performances age-appropriate. It's also important to us that we take into account your individual family's needs so we can best serve you as a whole family unit.
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Leadership Club - One of our favorite studio elements is our optional (and totally FREE!) mentorship program called The Leadership Club for dancers 4th grade and up! Involved students receive extra coaching on subject areas like goal-setting, time management, mental health awareness, bullying prevention, effective communication and more, and help to plan all of our studio's community service efforts.
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Non-Competitive Programs - Our studio chooses to focus on providing high-level performance opportunities and coaching, opting for performances of The Nutcracker Ballet, annual recitals, and original full-length ballets like Beauty and the Beast and The Snow Queen. Dance competitions too often foster negative studio cultures with students focused on tricks or steps as opposed to a well-rounded performing arts education, so they're not for us.
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New Facilities - The CNYAOD studio space features top of the line Stagestep sprung floors under a new marley surface for the perfect blend of stability and cushioning. Our entire facility has been renovated and perfected for our dancers and their families, complete with dressing rooms, multiple restrooms and a kitchenette/dining area for long class or rehearsal days.
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Highly Educated Faculty - Our instructors are incredibly passionate about the style of dance they teach, but also have the education and experience to provide the foundation for great teaching. All of our teachers have earned either degrees/certifications in the dance field or have been trained by our own Director and bring with them a wealth of knowledge to pass on to the next generation.
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Varied Training Commitment Options - Although we offer a full range of classes and styles, the level of commitment to training is always up to our dance families. Whether a pre-professional student, recreational dancer or "a la carte" student supplementing their current training schedule with CNYAOD technique classes, we are always able to accommodate our students' individual needs.
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Frequent Guest Instructor Masterclasses - From hip hop to musical theatre to African dance, we are committed to providing our students with a thorough and diverse dance education. We bring in specialized instructors 4-6 times per year to broaden our students' artistic awareness and abilities.
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Year-Round Training Options - While our studio follows the academic school year from September - June, our summer programs provide an opportunity to train all year long without losing hard-earned progress.