At The Dance Place we put the dancer first. There are many studios to choose from in the Long Island area, and finding the right fit for you or your child is very important. As a parent, professional dancer and choreographer I hope to give you many reasons why you should choose The Dance Place. So here are some basic facts and insights that we live by at our studio to help you better your knowledge of dance instruction in a dancers' world today. I hope this will answer some of your questions about us and if not, my door is always open!
-Miana DeLucia
Director of The Dance Place
*A dancer needs a proper dance floor to develop muscles in the leg correctly. A "floating" floor is best because there is special foam underneath to absorb shock when the dancer jumps. This also prevents dancers from developing bulky leg muscles and prevents injury to the knees.
*Ballet is the core to all dance. Students who take Ballet learn the basic fundamentals of all dance styles, and usually excel quicker in all other forms of dance.
*Hip Hop and modern or contemporary lyrical movement is always changing with the times. A good instructor will continue their education in dance by taking classes themselves to keep up with the constant changing new styles of dance. There are some classic techniques of dance that will never change but these styles mentioned above are always changing. The instructors at the Dance Place are all highly educated professionals, and have been exposed to all aspects of a career in dance. We still take classes and continue to grow and learn as dancers.
*Dance is supposed to be fun as well as structured. Just because a studio has many strict rules for you and your child does not always mean that they are the best. There should be structure and respect for the teacher in a dance class, or in any learning environment, however a "mean" teacher is not always a "good" or "more serious" teacher. A great teacher can gain a students respect without having to be "mean". We try to make our students feel comfortable enough to ask questions because this is important for learning.
*It is easy to be sure you or your child are learning proper technique when the dance vocabulary is enforced. Ballet terms are in French. If your child is speaking funny French words they are probably learning ballet. I love to use the example for our sudents from my experience as a 12 year old girl dancing with a Ukranian ballet company. The choreographer spoke Russian, and I spoke English but we were able to communicate because we both understood the French ballet vocabulary. This was the only way I could learn the choreography. Beyond the vocabulary proper dance training and body alignment in ballet is very important because if taught incorrectly serious damage can be made to the joints and muscles.
*Be sure you choose a studio that offers something for the "recreational" dancer and also offers a program for the potential "serious" or more committed dancer. So many dancers I went to college with felt they were cheated by their local dance studios because there was so much technique that they were not taught. It is really hard to catch up on this as the dancer gets older. We at The Dance Place promise you will never feel cheated on your technique.
*Performing is a huge part of being a dancer. Be sure that your studio offers multiple performance opportunities. We have a competition team, annual Nutcracker, Recital, and local performances throughout the year. Performing in front of dozens of people will set the stage for many stages in life, and there is never enough practice for this.
*Whether you choose dance for exercise or for a career have fun with it! There are so many things to worry about in life and the few hours between the walls of a dance studio or at the ballet barre can do wonders for children and adults. Beyond the physicality, dance is an art, and the dance studio is the perfect place to express yourself!
Here's what people are saying about us!
My Daughter started dancing here when she was
two and has enjoyed dancing tap, ballet and hip hop!!!! She loves it.
The Teachers are professional and knowledgeable and they offer so many
different kinds of classes.... They even have a Mommy and Me Music class
for kids ages 6 months- 5 years, which my Son has loved going to... I
would definitely advise anyone who loves dance to go!!!
I Love the Dance Place! All my children have
taken classes here and loved it! It is a warm, friendly, nurturing
environment for all ages. It feels like family! The teachers are
wonderful, patient and never snobby like other dance schools in the
area. The kids really learn the art of dance from professional, expert
teachers. Wouldn't have my kids go to any other dance school!
My daughter is sixteen and is a competition
dancer for The Dance Place, and wants a career in dance. We switched
from another local studio where my daughter learned all she could from
them. Now that we have switched, I realize it was the best thing we
could have done, she has learned so much more from the teachers at the
dance place. I learned that just because a studio has more rules and
seems less friendly, or acts more "serious" does NOT mean they are a
good studio. I wish I found the dance place years ago, because my
daughter has learned so much from them, and though they are serious,
they are not mean, and they do not enforce ridiculous rules on the
parents. They REALLY do put their students best interest first!
J
My 5 year old daughter has been at the dance
place for three years, she loves it. The dance place has the perfect
balance of fun and structure, so she learns and listens without even
knowing it. The freedom to wear different ballet clothes gives her the
opporunity to express herself instead of wearing the same outfit as
everyone else.
My 6 year old son is in his second year of Hip Hop, the constant
encouragement from the wonderful teachers has given him a world of
confidence and no longer two left feet! His moves are mind blowing. The
option to be apart of the annual Nutcracker performance makes this
studio stand out from all others. Quite simply: at the place everybody
matters.
★★★★★
Best dance place in Hicksville!
Marlee d.
My two year old started dance class here
three years ago, she loves it! It is very professional, but still very
fun. My daughter danced in their Nutcracker this year and also had her
birthday party here, she can't get enough! Without doubt the best place
to take dance class in Hicksville!
This is absolutely the best Dance School
around. My daughter won't dance ANYPLACE else. She LOVES to dance and
it is due to the teachers at the Dance Place! Miss Miana (Sorry I know I
spelled that wrong) and Miss Tonya are among two of the best teachers
they are loving and caring and treat the children as there own. She has
learned so much and I thank you for that!
★★★★★
The Dance Place is wonderful!
kelley L.
My daughter switched to the dance place from
another local studio, and I am sick over all the years wasted and the
money spent at the other local dance studio. She learned more at The
Dance Place in one month than she learned in years. Great personal
attention, great attention to detail, very professional! We are very
happy here!
★★★★★
Dance Instruction in a professional, loving environment!
michelle r.
My daughter takes dance class here and she
never wants to leave the studio when ballet is over! She loves it so
much and the instructors are so loving, kind, and patient. They are so
creative and have a way of teaching proper technique to even the 2 year
olds while having fun! My son is in the boys hip hop and he absolutely
loves it, they learn all kinds of new moves. This dance studio really
put their heart and soul into everything they teach. They have tap,
jazz, combo classes, lyrical, ballet, musical theater, adult classes and
more. They even do birthday parties! Jessica
The Best Place for Dance! I did a lot of scouting
before enrolling my daughter in dance at age 2. This is the best one we
found and after two years there, we couldn't be happier! My daughter has
thrived under the caring teachers and structured environment. They even
offer extra classes like Mommy and Me Music for ages 6 months to 5
years!!!
M Goldberg
The Dance Place just opened this fall, but the
friendly vibe of the staff and the wonderful way the studio is run makes
me feel like they've been in business forever. My daughter loves the
studio owner/her teacher, Miss Miana, who has the patience of a saint
and really knows her stuff. The pricing is reasonable for classes, which
is wonderful. They even have adult classes, which I've started taking
and am loving. Definitely check this place out! Janice R
Since my daughter was 2, all she looks foward to is
attending her dance classes on Saturday. It is a structured environment
and caring towards the children. Trully caring and
patient teachers. Isabel B Hello Dance Place! Hope all is well! Just
wanted to share with you Ava Elizabeth Belen walking the Runway and Red
Carpet for Child Model Magazine at Georgia this weekend! Thank you for being one of the reasons that help Ava develop
the confidence and grace!
Hicksville Location 161 Levittown Pkwy161 Levittown Pkwy
Bellmore Location 2016 N Jerusalem Rd2016 N Jerusalem Rd
The Dance Place Plus Performing Arts
2016 North Jerusalem Rd.
North Bellmore, NY 11710
516-809-9393
The Dance Place
161c Levittown Parkway
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-931-0338
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