Center Stage Dance Academy is located in Canfield, Ohio. We are serving Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties. We offer a wide variety of dance classes starting with students at the age of three and ranging through adult levels.
Whether you are interested in recreational dance class or our competitive dance or cheer teams, we believe we have the class for you.
**PROGRAM OBJECTIVE**
Our lessons are planned so that dancers will:
1. be safe.
2. feel secure.
3. receive individual attention and encouragement.
4. develop self-discipline.
5. experience success in order to develop a positive self-image.
6. develop dance skills.
**STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY**
1. We believe in the value of fair treatment of all people.
2. We believe teaching the art of dance is an honor.
3. We believe each student is an individual and should be treated with
respect and encouragement.
4. We believe bringing out the best in each dancer is important.
5. We believe that each c hild has different talents and it's our job to
develop them to the fullest.
6. We believe that dance is a tool which can help children develop a
positive self-image.
7. We believe that children deserve to have teachers who are capable
and caring and whose values enable them to be excellent role
models.
8. Children are always accepted to our studio regardless of race, creed,
national origin or sex.. **Why Dance??** Our classes are excellent for the student to learn how to be in a social environment with other children while having fun. Our classes will enable the student to improve on their self esteem,confidence,coordination,rhythm,and poise. Our classes will also help younger students improve on his or her listing skills,as well as learning how to share and take turns with others. Whether you are interested in recreational dance class or our competitive dance or cheer teams,we believe we have the class for you.
**TUMBLING TOTS** - (Ages 2 1/2 - 4)
The Tumbling Tots class includes: stretching,small and large motor skills,mat work,mini balance beam,mini trampoline,obstacle course,and basic tumbling. We ask that a parent assist the child during the class.
(This is a non-recital class)
**PRE-JAZZ** - (4-6 yrs)
This class is designed for the younger student who wishes to learn jazz. Students will begin with a warm-up and stretch,followed by pre-jazz co mbinations.
**CHEER / TUMBLE** - (ages 4 and up)
This class will include: stretching,small and large motor skills,mat work,mini balance beam,mini trampoline,obstacle course,and basic tumbling. Students will be able to work on the following: rolls,cartwheels,round-offs,handsprings,backbends,back walkovers,back handsprings and more including cheers,sidelines,and mini cheer routine.