Dana's Dance Center opened in Janurary 2006 in Clearwater, Kansas on 135th and 87th just 2 miles north of Clearwater on the same property as our home in a 30x40 building. We have students from Clearwater, Norwich, Haysville,
Goddard, Conway Springs, Belle Plaine, Cheney, Garden Plain and West Wichita.
Mission Statement
Dana’s Dance Center (DDC) is a community-based dance school. Our goal is to offer an excellent dance education while providing motivation, encouragement and progression. We help our students age 2 1/2 through adult build life skills including self-esteem and confidence in a non-judgmental, nurturing environment where everyone is welcome. Our order of priorities is FUN, exercise, education and performance. We know each child is unique, therefore we tailor every class to meet the needs of the group. The teachers and assistants at DDC have great enthusiasm for dance and share this with their students in class. Dana’s Dance Center’s goal is to provide a positive experience for all of our dancers. At DDC every child is special. Whether you are a recreational or serious minded dancer, our mission is to provide the best education available at an affordable cost.
2009 Dance Recital !!!
"We're Dancing" @ Century II
DDC's Dance Recital went great! We had an overflowing Full House at Mary Jane Teal's Century II in Wichita!! Thank you very much for joining us we appreciate your support and will continue to make changes to accomodate our growing dance studio family! Good Job to everyone!
No JOKE!
Dana's Dance Center attended Talent On Parade Regional's Dance Competition on May 8-10th taking 55 company students!
All companies were in top 5 or top 10 and some Senior Co. routines were bumped into the Competitive Category.
Mariah P. and Ashley K. both receieved Top Entertainer Awards
Jenna J., Shay B., Julia S. and Sara H. recieved Top Starz awards
All Companies ages 4-17 qualified to go to National's in Branson, Mo. in July!
DDC Recreational Classes
Offers combo classes for the new dancer or the dancer who enjoys dance but does not want to compete. They perform in Recital at the end of the season to show off what they have learned through out the year at class. There are NO Costume Fees for Recreational Classes. A theme/color scheme will be announced in December and you may purchase or use something you already have for your costume. A Christmas Gift Bag will be handed out to all dancers with a CD of their music and accessories for their costumes to use at recital.
DDC's High Performance Dance Companies
Our Dance Companies are offered for both serious and non serious dancers. Students enter this program through audition or upon teacher recommendation and are chosen by skill level, motivations, attendance and dedications at both performance and audition to perform in numerous outlets such as parades, community events, and competition. We understand that although dance is important to our students, school and scholastic efforts take top priority. Classes start in August and continue through Mid July. Dancers audition at the beginning of the season and placement in groups will be made by the Directors. Be aware that the dancer may not be placed in as many numbers as they elect to participate in due to space and resource limits.
All of our competition groups will compete at a local dance competition. The actual events are determined by the director but dancers should expect to experience one competition each season. www.talentonparade.com
Sparklers: Is for 4-6* year olds who want to compete. They will not spend the extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
Firecrackers: Is for 7-9* year olds who want to compete. They will not spend the extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
Dazzlers: Is for 10-12* year olds who want to compete but not serious. They will not spend the extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
Fierce: Is for 10-12* year olds who want to get serious about competing. This team will compete, get choreography, train together, and take mandatory dance classes other than company class. These dancers will go to competition and a dance convention in Wichita and National’s as a Performing Company.
Blaze: Is for 13-18* year olds who want to compete but not serious. They will not spend extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
Explosive: Is for 13-18* year olds who want to get serious about competing. This team will compete, get choreography, train together, and take mandatory dance classes other than company class. These dancers will go to competitions and a dance convention in Wichita and National’s as a Performing Company.
Blaze: Is for 13-18* year olds who want to compete but not serious. They will not spend extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
*other ages can be added if asked and qualified by skills and teachers approval*
Being a Fierce or Explosive Company member is equivalent to being on a select sports team. A significant commitment to dance and a great deal of extra time and effort is involved. We understand that although dance is important to our students, school and scholastic efforts take top priority. The Company requirement extends into the summer for Boot Camp, National Rehearsals, and National’s. Not only do you choose to be on this company but also the directors will decide if you are ready and devoted enough to be on this company.
DDC 2008-2009 Calendar
Summer Fun & Intensive Classes begin: Jun 8th – Jul 30th
TOP’s National Dance Comp: Jul 7th – 12th
Company Classes will continue until National Dance Competition in July
Company Auditions: Saturday, Aug 1st TBA
2010 Fall Season Begins: Sept 14th 2009
Class Info:
Tiny Tots Combo (age: 2 ½ -4)
Intermediate Combo (age: 5-8)
Pre-Teen Combo(age: 9-12)
Pre-Teen Hip Hop/Tumbling (age: 9-12)
Theatrical (9 & up)
Pre-Teen/Teen Hip Hop/Tumbling (age: 9 & up)
Pre-Teen/Teen Jazz/Lyrical (age: 9 & up)
Company Classes (experienced dancers)
Class Descriptions:
Combo: Tap, Ballet, Jazz & Tumbling
Hip Hop: The newest form of dance for kids plus tumbling. Boys love this
class!
Jazz/Lyrical: The expression of lyrics in a song through dance. It's a
combination of jazz, modern, and ballet.
Theatrical: Singing, Dancing & Acting to songs from Musicals.
Hear what people are saying about Dana's Dance Center.
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Dana's Dance Center is looking for new students!!!
Ask about our "referral bonus". When referring new students to DDC you
receive $25 off for each student that signs up for classes.
"Dana is so awesome! The dance routines are so much fun. As a parent I have fun working with my daughter at home." - Dana Hancock
"Learning the new songs and dance. Dana is so nice." - Mallory Hancock age 6
