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MEET THE TEAMManagement TeamBianca RosellFront Desk ManagerBianca Rosell is CubanAmerican born in Miami,Florida in September of1991. She began trainingin ballet, tap, jazz and hiphop at the age of 5. At theage of 12, she continuedher training with Dancer’sGallery where sheperformed with theirCAST Company and HipHop Company for 7 years.Read full bioView InstructorShara KiddyFront Desk Co-ManagerShara Kiddy is a formerMiami HEAT Dancerwith extensive trainingin all genres of dance,specializing in Hip Hopand Jazz Funk. She wasnominated & voteddance captain in her 2ndyear as a HEAT Dancer.Read full bioView InstructorAlexis TejedaAssistant ManagerBorn and raised in Miami,Florida, has been teachingfor 8 years. After dancingcompetitively for over 9years and dancing for theNHL redline lady panthers,she decided she wantedto share her love of danceand all her experienceswith her students.Read full bioView InstructorCristy GarciaAccounting ManagerOriginally from Guatemalaand born and raised in Miami,FL where she attended FIUto study accounting.Cristy is a confident,energetic and hardworkingAccounting Professionalknown for accuracy,attention to detail andtimeliness in managing dailyfunctions and specialprojects.Read full bioView InstructorBehind every dancer who belives in themselvesis a teacher that believed in them first!Great things in business are done by one person. They’re done by a team of people. Steve Jobs““

WHAT TO EXPECT IN ACROBATICSWHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S DANCE CLASS:Acrobatics is a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength, balance, coordination, and agility. It can be found inmany of the performing arts, sporting events, and martial arts.WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S DANCE CLASS:Dancers should use the restroom before class.Dancers must follow the Dancers’ Manners.Eyes on the teacherBe a first-time listenerKeep your hands to yourselfWait your turnWe will use the same class structure throughout the year and will modify, add, or change activities as thestudents develop through the year.Students will engage in improvisation games and activities during class. Improvisation allows dancers to createtheir own movement and patterns of movement!Students will develop at different rates and level; abilities will vary with in a class. Please do not compare yourchild to others in the class.Please let us know if your child is having a rough day, in turn we will let you know if your child was having a roughday in class. We want to keep the lines of communication open.DANCE ATTIRE / UNIFORM:(At least 1 DG Logo) DG Logo Tank Top/Crop Top & Shorts/Leggings (Nothing Loose)- Footless Tan Tights - Barefoot(2.5-5yrs may still wear Pink Combo Outfit for BABY ACRO)ACROBATICSThe class will focus on developing strength, flexibility, proper alignment, coordination, and technical vocabulary.Students will develop the skills that will allow them to move quickly and think fast. Dancers will learn how toaccent the music, use expression and dance with dynamics, musicality, and passion!Parents are not permitted in the dance rooms. Once we allow parents in the dance rooms it sets the expectationto young dancers that parents will be in there all the time. Please say a firm good bye to your dancer at the door.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN AERIAL DANCEABOUT OUR PROGRAMOur Aerial Program places great emphasis on safety, proper training, and technique.We offer fully comprehensive classes for all ages and levels with an experienced and knowledgeable instructor.Each level has its own curriculum, skills, and requirements to advance to the next level.Requires MANDATORY 30 minute private safety lesson (Price: 50)CLASSESAerial Dance students will participate in a structured program designed to build a strong, balanced, and flexible body.Classes begin with a 20 minute guided warm up, including conditioning, flexibility, and mobility exercises essential to the art ofaerial dance.The following 30 minutes of class is dedicated to learning skills on an aerial apparatus, and may include the following; aerialsilks, aerial hammock/knot, lyra and unique apparatuses.CalisthenicsInversionsBody MechanicsFlipsFlexibility and Mobility ExercisesDropsAerial TechniqueCombinations and sequencesAerial TerminologyCircus ArtsClimbingLyraFoot lock skillsSilksHip lock skillsDANCE ATTIRE / UNIFORM:Black DG Logo ¾ sleeve Leotard - Leggings - No Tights & Barefootaerial danceWHAT SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN IN AERIAL DANCE:

WHAT TO EXPECT IN BALLETWHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’ S DANCE CLASS:Parents are not permitted in the dance rooms. Once we allow parents in the dance rooms it sets the expectation toyoung dancers that parents will be in there all the time. Please say a firm good bye to your dancer at the door.Dancers should use the restroom before the start of class.Dancers must follow the Dancers’ Manners.Eyes on the teacherBe a first-time listenerKeep your hands to yourselfWait your turnDancers are expected to be in appropriate ballet dress code and their hair properly secured in a bun.Ballet class will follow the same classroom structure each week.The exercises will change as the dancers progress throughout theyear.Students develop at different rates. Abilities will vary within a class. Advancing in levels of ballet takes time, the levels commonlydo not change in one season rather it’s based on the ability of the student to master the skills to progress to the next level.Please let us know if your child is having a rough day, in turn we will let you know if your child was having a rough day in class. Wewant to keep the lines of communication open.WHAT SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN IN BALLET:Please see the dance terms and definition for a complete list of ballet terms that are being taught.En Croix (ahn krawah): In the shape of a crossEn I’ Air (ahn lehr): In the airFondu (fawn DEW): To meltGrand Jeté (grahn zhuh-TAY): Large jeté or thrownLeap: A jump beginning on one foot and landing on the other footPas de Bourrée (pah duh boo RAY): Step of bourréePas de Chat (pah duh shah): Step of the catPassé (pa SAY): Passed; a movement in which the foot of the working legpasses the knee of the supporting legPetite (puh TEET): Little, smallPiqué (pee KAY): A step onto pointe or demi-pointePirouette (peer WET): Whirl or spinPlié (plee AY): A bending of the kneesPort de Bras (pour duh brah): Carriage of the armsPositions of the Head: Erect, Inclined, Turned, Raised, and LoweredRelevé (ruhl VAY): Relifted; raising of the body to demi-pointe or pointeRetiré (ruh-tee RAY): WithdrawnRond de Jambe (rawn duh zhahnb): Circular movement of the legSauté (soh TAY): JumpedSeconde, a la (ah lah suh GAWND): To the secondTendu (than-DEW): StretchedTerre, A (a tehr): On the groundTombé (tawn BAY): FallenBalletAdagio (ah DAHZHO): A series of exercises in slow, controlled movementsto develop balanceAllegro (a LAY groh): A sequence of steps done to a quick tempoAllongé (a lawn ZHAY): Extended, outstretchedArabesque (ah ra besk): A position of the body supported on one leg with the other legextended behindAssemblé (ah sahm BLAY): Assembled, joined togetherBarre (bar): A horizontal bar which a dancer holds for supportBattement (bat MAHN): BeatingBourrée (boo RAY): Quick steps in relevéCambré (Kahm-BRAY): Arched; Bending of the body from thewaist to the side or backChainé (sheh-NAY): Chain or linkChassé (sha-SAY): ChasedCorps de Ballet (core duh ba-LAY): The dancers in a ballet who do not appear as soloistsCou-de-pied (koo duh PYAY): Neck of the foot; ankleCoupé (koo PAY): CutDégagé (day-ga-ZHAY): DisengagedDemi (duh mee): HalfDerriére (deh-RYEHR): Behind, backDevant (duh VAHN): In frontDévelopé (day-vel-o-PAY): Developing movementEchappé (ay-sha-PAY): EscapeElevé (el uh VAY): To riseEn Bas (ahn bah): Low

WHAT TO EXPECT IN BALLETDANCE ATTIRE / UNIFORM:BalletBlack DG Logo Leotard - Pink Tights - Pink Split Sole Ballet ShoesElementary Ballet need Pink Full Sole Ballet ShoesPointe Classes need Convertible Pink Convertible Tights & Pointe Shoes

WHAT TO EXPECT IN BALLET / TAP COMBOWHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S DANCE CLASS:WHAT SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN IN COMBO BALLET/TAP COMBO:Warm up exercises through playful techniquesSocial skillsFoundation of basic ballet skills and terminologyTeamworkGross motor skills and rhythm coordination through tapFriendships to last a lifetimeGrace and confidenceDANCE ATTIRE / UNIFORM:ballet/tap COMBOFor many students, dance is one of the first activities they participate in independently. It is norma for children this age to haveseparation anxiety or get upset when leaving their parents or guardian.Parents are not permitted in the dance rooms. Once we allow parents in the dance rooms it sets the expectation to youngdancers that parents will be in there all the time. Please say a firm good bye to your dancer at the door.Dancers should use the restroom before the start of class. Please take your dancer to the potty before class.The class isonly 55 minutes long. Once one dancer has to go potty, the rest do too and are distracted for the remainder of the class.Dancers must follow the Dancers’ Manners.Eyes on the teacherBe a first-time listenerKeep your hands to yourselfWait your turnDancers are expected to be in appropriate ballet dress code and their hair properly secured in a bun.Ballet class will follow the same classroom structure each week. The exercises will change as the dancers progressthroughout the year.Young students love consistency and predictability in class, it helps them to free up brain space so they can focus on thecurrent activity. Consistency also helps relieve anxiety since they know what to expect. We will use the same classstructure throughout the year and will modify, add, or change activities as the students develop through the year.Students will engage in pretend play and games during class. Pretend play young children is like a dress rehearsal for real lifeStudents develop at different rates. Abilities will vary within a class. Advancing in levels of ballet takestime, the levelscommonly do not change in one season rather it’s based on the ability of the student to master the skills to progress tothe next level.Students will get a stamp on the hand at the end of class for participation. Dancers will get a sticker inthe teacher’s book for following the Dancers’ Manners.Pink DG Logo Leotard (with or without Tutu/Skirt) - Pink Footed Tights - Pink Full Sole Ballet Shoes & Tan Tap ShoesTutu/Skirt must fall above the knee

WHAT TO EXPECT IN BELLY DANCEWHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S DANCE CLASS:Eyes on the teacherBe a first-time listenerKeep your hands to yourselfWait your turnWe will use the same class structure throughout the year and will modify, add, or change activities as thestudents develop through the year.Students will engage in improvisation games and activities during class. Improvisation allows dancers to createtheir own movement and patterns of movement!Students will develop at different rates and level; abilities will vary with in a class. Please do not compare yourchild to others in the class.Please let us know if your child is having a rough day, in turn we will let you know if your child was having a roughday in class. We want to keep the lines of communication open.WHAT SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN IN BELLY DANCE:Ground zero body posturingThe Fundamental stationary isolating movements, terminology, and necessary techniqueCombinations of technique, traveling steps, and transition movementsIntegrating Musicality with movement and improvisationHistorical and Cultural importance of Belly Dance in the modern worldThree forms of belly dance, including Raks Sharqi, Fusion, and ContemporarySpinal Agility and Core StrengthMuscle Memory and Improved CognitionMastery of Props - including Zills, Canes, Fans, Veils, Isis Wings, Fanveils and Swords in Choreographiesbelly danceBelly Dance is a technical form of dance combining isolations, strength, coordination, and style. The class will focus ondeveloping strength, flexibility, proper alignment, coordination, and technical vocabulary. Students will develop the skillsthat will allow them to move quickly and think fast. Dancers will learn how to accent the music, use expression and dance withdynamics, musicality, and passion!Parents are not permitted in the dance rooms. Once we allow parents in the dance rooms it sets the expectationto youngdancers that parents will be in there all the time. Please say a firm good bye to your dancer at the door.Dancers should use the restroom before class.Dancers must follow the Dancers’ Manners.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN BELLY DANCEDANCE ATTIRE / UNIFORM:BELLY DANCE Children’s Level (4-7yrs)BELLY DANCE Teen/Adult(At least 1 DG Logo) DG Logo T-Shirt/Tank/Crop Top & Shorts or Legging (Nothing Loose)Hip Scarf - Barefoot (No Tights)belly dance(At least 1 DG Logo) DG Logo Tank Top/Crop Top & Shorts/Leggings (Nothing Loose)Hip Scarf - Tan Tights - Tan Jazz Shoes

WHAT TO EXPECT IN CONTEMPORARY /LEAPS & TURNSContemporary is a style of expressive dance that combines elements from a variety of dance genres including modern, jazz,lyrical and classical ballet; emphasizing on the connection of the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.The class will focus on developing strength, flexibility, proper alignment, coordination, and technical vocabulary.Students will develop the skills that will allow them to move quickly and think fast. Dancers will learn how toaccent the music, use expression and dance with dynamics, musicality, and passion!Parents are not permitted in the dance rooms. Once we allow parents in the dance rooms it sets the expectationto young dancers that parents will be in there all the time. Please say a firm good bye to your dancer at the door.Dancers should use the restroom before class.Dancers must follow the Dancers’ Manners.Eyes on the teacherBe a first-time listenerKeep your hands to yourselfWait your turnWe will use the same class structure throughout the year and will modify, add, or change activities as thestudents develop through the year.Students will engage in improvisation games and activities during class. Improvisation allows dancers to createtheir own movement and patterns of movement!Students will develop at different rates and level; abilities will vary with in a class. Please do not compare yourchild to others in the class.Please let us know if your child is having a rough day, in turn we will let you know if your child was having a roughday in class. We want to keep the lines of communication open.WHAT SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN IN CONTEMPORARY/LEAPS & TURNS:Pointed and flexed feetPassé positionStretching and strengthening of the legs and backPas de bourreeParallelChaine turnsCorrect body alignmentPique turn prepBattementsPirouette prepChasséImprovisationDANCE ATTIRE / UNIFORM:(At least 1 DG Logo) DG Logo Leotard or Tank Top/Crop Top & Shorts/Leggings (Nothing Loose)Tan Footless Tights - Tan TurnersCONTEMPORARY / LEAPS & TURNSWHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S DANCE CLASS:

WHAT TO EXPECT IN FLAMENCOWHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S DANCE CLASSFlamenco is a cultural folk dance known for it’s sweeping arm movements and rhythmic feet stomping.Students should come prepared to start class, on time, and in uniformThis class focuses on rhythm patterns, footwork, upper body technique, palmas and turnsStudents will learn the individual components of each dance before trying them at speedClass structure will be modified based on student progressionParents are not permitted in the dance rooms. Once we allow parents in the dance rooms it sets the expectation to youngdancers that parents will be in there all the time. Please say a firm good bye to your dancer at the door.DANCERS MUST FOLLOW THE DANCERS MANNERS AT ALL TIMESEyes on the teacherBe a first-time listenerKeep your hands to yourselfWait your turnWHAT SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN IN FLAMENCO:Rhythm and MusicalityThe fundamentals of FlamencoCore Stability and PostureSocial SkillsConfidenceFlamenco TerminologyDANCE ATTIRE / UNIFORM:Black DG Leotard - Flamenco SkirtTan Tights - Black Flamenco Shoes with nailsflamencoCoordination

WHAT TO EXPECT IN HIP HOP /PRINCESS POP / BREAKDANCEHip hop is a popular and cultural form of dance combining isolations, strength, coordination, and style.Parents are not permitted in the dance rooms. Once we allow parents in the dance rooms it sets the expectation to youngdancers that parents will be in there all the time. Please say a firm good bye to your dancer at the door.Dancers should use the restroom before class.Dancers must follow the Dancers’ Manners.Eyes on the teacherBe a first-time listenerKeep your hands to yourselfWait your turnhip hop / princess pop / break danceWHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’ S DANCE CLASS:We will use the same class structure throughout the year and will modify, add, or change activities as the students developthrough the year.Students will engage in improvisation games and activities during class. Improvisation allows dancers to create their ownmovement and patterns of movement!Students will develop at different rates and level; abilities will vary with in a class. Please do not compare your child to others inthe class.Please let us know if your child is having a rough day, in turn we will let you know if your child washaving a rough day in class. We want to keep the lines of communication open.WHAT SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN IN HIP HOP / PRINCESS POP / BREAKDANCE:Pointed and flexed feetBackspinStretching and strengthening of the legs and backSwipesIsolations6 StepOppositionCiciParallelBaby FreezeCorrect body alignmentWindmillDifferent ways to move the bodyImprovisationDANCE ATTIRE / UNIFORM:(At least 1 DG Logo) DG Logo Leotard/T-shirt/Tank/Crop Top/Shorts/Leggings/PantsTan Tights - Black Glam Pie High-Top Hip-Hop Sneakers

WHAT TO EXPECT IN JAZZ /MUSICAL THEATREJazz is a technical form of dance combining isolations, strength, coordination, and style. Jazz classes combinetraditional Broadway style jazz with the ever-changing styles of today. Dancers will learn the traditional jazzvocabulary for many styles of jazz including Broadway, lyrical jazz, contemporary, jazz funk, and commercialstyle jazz.The class will focus on developing strength, flexibility, proper alignment, coordination, and technical vocabulary.Students will develop the skills that will allow them to move quickly and think fast. Dancers will learn how toaccent the music, use expression and dance with dynamics, musicality, and passion!Parents are not permitted in the dance rooms. Once we allow parents in the dance rooms it sets the expectationto young dancers that parents will be in there all the time. Please say a firm good bye to your dancer at the door.Dancers should use the restroom before class.Dancers must follow the Dancers’ Manners.Eyes on the teacherBe a first-time listenerKeep your hands to yourselfWait your turnWe will use the same class structure throughout the year and will modify, add, or change activities as thestudents develop through the year.Students will engage in improvisation games and activities during class. Improvisation allo

Masters. Ms. Stark is also a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association and the International Tap Association. Learning from the best in her field has contributed to Ms. Starksís successful career! She has studied with dance masters including Patti Martin, Daria Melendez, Henry Le Tang, Linda Gache, and Al Gilbert. As a performer Ms.