L.A. Dance is proud to offer their unique Triple Threat program, giving students the chance to hone their skills in acting, singing and dancing.
The program is excellent for students wishing to break into any form of entertainment, as they will receive an all-around education with musical theater, show choir and dance classes available under one roof.
‘Our musical theater and show choir instructor, Miss Jocelyn Sweetapple, recently received her N.A.T.S. certification, adding to her many impressive credits? says instructor Laura Berger.
All of L.A. Dance’s instructors? biographies are available at www.ladance.us.
L.A. Dance has been in Lake Orion for nine years. Berger teaches classes there, and has been a dancer herself since the age of three.
Her staff of experienced dance instructors offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, clogging, hip-hop, swing, lyrical, ballroom and salsa.
Musical theater and show choir are offered, with no auditions necessary. Both classes offer recreational and competitive levels.
Instructors at L.A. Dance attend workshops to stay current with the latest steps and techniques, and also travel to New York every year for classes in safeguarding students, musical theater, dance technique, and more.
Berger’s Lapeer Road facility has three large dance rooms, complete with full-wall mirrors, ballet barres, and marley dance floors.
‘We also have windows in the lobby for parental observation, without distracting the students,? Berger says.
To provide quality instruction, L.A. Dance limits classes sizes to 10 students per class for preschool, and 15 per class for kindergarten and up.
‘We believe in giving each student personalized instruction, to ensure their understanding of the lessons, and to help them achieve their highest goal,? says Berger.
Classes are offered for ages 3-adult, and potential students are invited to come and experience one class for free.
The preschool program for ages 3-4 is designed to introduce the basics of ballet terminology and tap steps. This one-hour class helps to improve a child’s coordination, timing, memory and self-confidence.
The kinder program for ages 5-6 takes it one step further with the introduction of jazz dance. This is a one-and-a-half hour ballet, tap, jazz combination class. Students may pick and choose one, two or all three disciplines.
Combination classes are also offered for ages 7-9, 10-12 and teens. L.A. Dance also offers Pee Wee Hip-Hop (ages 4-6), Hip-Hop (ages 7-9, 10-12 and teens), All Boys Hip-Hop, All Boys Tap, Musical Theater, Show Choir, Gymnastic, Cheer and Ballroom Dancing.
All of these classes, along with our competitive students, can be seen at the annual recital held at Lake Orion High School on June 2, 2007.
L.A. Dance also has competition teams, which have earned numerous first-place awards, including Platinum and Gold medals at both the regional and national levels.
L.A. Dance’s ‘Ground Control? is Lake Orion’s premiere hip-hop dance company, and can be seen performing at local events.
Open auditions are held each June for the award-winning teams. Competition teams perform each year at Oxford and Lake Orion festivals in the summer, and also at the Orion Oaks Fine Arts Night.
‘We take great pride in our well-organized programs, friendly staff, reasonable rates and the overall sense of accomplishment that our students feel,? says Berger.
Besides quality dance instruction, L.A. Dance also offers dance gear, including leotards, tights, shoes and dance accessories.
The studio also sells snacks and beverages for the convenience of students and their families.
Class times vary, with plenty of evening hours to accommodate students who are in school or working during the day.
Summer sessions begin in June; the fall session starts in September and runs through May. L.A. Dance holds their annual recital at the Lake Orion High School Performing Arts Center on June 2. The public is welcome to attend; please contact the studio for ticket information.
Registration for summer/fall sessions starts in May. L.A. Dance is located at 2651 South Lapeer, in the Palace Pointe shopping plaza.
The phone number is (248) 393-1339. L.A. Dance is online at www.ladance.us.