About Rita's Dream Maker Dance Studio, LLC
We are a small family owned Dance Studio. We are located on 161 E. Second Street in Garland, North Carolina, 28441.
All RDMDS students are required to be enrolled in at least one ballet class for our beginner, intermediate and advanced students in addition to their other classes. A student MUST study ballet under the direction of RDMDS instructors concurrently to be eligible for enrollment in other classes. Our only exception to this rule is if a student only enrolls in African Dance, Dance Techniques, Hip Hop, Praise & Worship (Liturgical), and Ribbon Dance.
There is no substitution to a great ballet class!
All RDMDS students are required to be enrolled in at least one ballet class for our beginner, intermediate and advanced students in addition to their other classes. A student MUST study ballet under the direction of RDMDS instructors concurrently to be eligible for enrollment in other classes. Our only exception to this rule is if a student only enrolls in African Dance, Dance Techniques, Hip Hop, Praise & Worship (Liturgical), and Ribbon Dance.
There is no substitution to a great ballet class!
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WHY IS BALLET MANDATORY?
Why is ballet important? Dancers ask this very question quite often.
1) Ballet is the foundation for most forms of dance. Whatever you learn in ballet, it translates to values that can be used to pursue other forms of dance. The alignment and musicality it requires are only some examples of important qualities in most dance styles.
2) The development of disciplines and dedication. Ballet technique is very specific and requires practice to improve. In most cases, the qualities of discipline and dedication translate themselves to other areas of life like work and school.
3) Improving posture. Let’s face it: everything in ballet requires good posture. In time, the posture utilized in the studio translates to every part of a dancer’s life.
Why is ballet important? Dancers ask this very question quite often.
1) Ballet is the foundation for most forms of dance. Whatever you learn in ballet, it translates to values that can be used to pursue other forms of dance. The alignment and musicality it requires are only some examples of important qualities in most dance styles.
2) The development of disciplines and dedication. Ballet technique is very specific and requires practice to improve. In most cases, the qualities of discipline and dedication translate themselves to other areas of life like work and school.
3) Improving posture. Let’s face it: everything in ballet requires good posture. In time, the posture utilized in the studio translates to every part of a dancer’s life.
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DANCE TECHNIQUES
We offer dance techniques classes for student’s ages: 13 – plus. These classes are designed to help students that are struggling in one or more areas of dance. Within this one hour class, students will receive more individualized instruction to help develop stronger body placement, stronger technique, to improve flexibility and work on their coordination skills. The cost for this class is $35.00. This class does not require ballet. We provide students with a well-structured dance curriculum. We are committed to providing a wide variety of dance styles that produces a well- balanced dancer in all aspects of dancing. |
CLASS PLACEMENT (required for ages: 7 and up)
Our placement testing is based on a number of factors including previous dance training, coordination skills, memory, knowledge of dance terminology, and demonstrating the skills on his or her level of dance. The placement test may take up to 10 to 15 minutes depending on the students. Placement is required to make sure each student is in the proper class that will benefit them the most. Classes are not based on the student ‘s age, ethnicity, friends, etc. Dancers, regardless of age, must be able to maintain stamina, strength, and demonstrate proficiency before being placed in the advanced level classes. In the performing arts, you must be open to changes! |
