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Find Your Inner Dancer |
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About Our School |
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We are conveniently located on Route 27, between Main Street and Town Mall, behind Wheeler’s car dealership.
Our school has over 4,000 square feet and accommodates two state-of-the-art spacious studios. Wall to wall mirrors and barres allow students to visually correct technique and body alignment. An expansive waiting area allows family members to relax and chat with other parents while their dancers are taking class. A closed-circuit TV camera allows for observation of dancers in class. The family atmosphere that permeates Reflections in Dance is one of caring and nurturing. A helpful front desk receptionist greets students and parents and can answer your questions promptly. Observation days are scheduled which provides students with a first performing experience. |
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Beacon Commercial Exchange 100 Railroad Ave Suite 201 Westminster MD 21157 410-857-9476 |
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Kalea Kaiser, Co-Owner/Director: Kalea attended Goucher College and majored in dance education. She teaches Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical and Children’s Dance. Kalea trained in Royal Academy of Dance until high school at the Peabody. She then studied locally where she learned Russian and Italian ballet technique. Her desire is to pass on her passion and knowledge of dance to every student in the school and maintain a high standard of instruction by creating an enjoyable and productive learning environment. Sandra West: Co-Owner and School Administrator: Sandi majored in early childhood education and spent several years working in Day Care facilities. She brings her knowledge of children and business together with her love of dance. Sandi aides in the classroom and is present at the front desk several days per week. Faculty : Megan Scherr (Modern, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pilates) Megan attended UNC Greensboro and Majored in Dance Performance and Technique. Megan is also a registered Pilates Instructor. Megan danced competitively for 8 years. She is very well versed in many dance forms and shares a passion for teaching. Wendy Gooch: (Belly Dance) Wendy has been a part of local belly dance troupes for 2 years (Mirage and Kaleidoscope Y Troupe). She will be sharing her knowledge of belly dance technique and choreography to adults who wish to exercise, tone and learn a new dance form! Donna Langmede: Certified Occupational Therapist. Donna has worked in the Carroll County School system for 15 years working with children with disabilities. Donna shares our love of dance and helps to incorporate her knowledge of both in our special needs class. Master Teacher/Guest Artists: Stephen Greenston : Principle Dancer, Stuttgart Ballet. Patty Neivert : Former Dance Studio Owner and teacher for over 20 years in the Maryland community. She offers our dancers her experience and extensive knowledge of dance as well as her passion for teaching. ALL OF OUR TEACHERS ARE CPR TRAINED!!!
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Since ballet is the foundation for all dance forms, it is recommended for ALL students. Our ballet syllabus combines the best of the Russian (Vaganova), Italian (Cecchetti) and Balanchine (American) schools. Our program is divided into levels which enable students to advance based on ability and experience; young children are usually grouped by age. POINTE: Reputable ballet schools DO NOT place students “on pointe” at an early age (1o or under, usually) or after only a few years of training. To do so is to put unnatural stress on the dancers young bones and muscles. Students who choose to take other dance forms are also grouped by ability and experience. Our goal is to place students in classes where they can achieve their maximum potential. Our teachers will also try to instruct students individually when a student is in need due to limitations or if a student needs an extra challenge. |
