Thursday, August 26, 2010

Beginning Dancers Welcome!


We have many customers asking if it's okay that their teen without any dance experience wants to register for classes. Of course! We offer beginning level classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and ballroom for ages 12+ with little or no dance experience.


Ballet

Mondays 5:00-6:00pm


Jazz

Mondays 6:00-7:00pm


Hip Hop

Mondays 7:00-7:45pm


Contemporary (mix of lyrical and modern)

Mondays 7:45-8:30pm


Tap

Tuesdays 7:00-7:45pm


Ballroom

Saturdays 11:30am-12:15pm



We offer registration by phone at 734.207.8970 or online at http://www.metrodancecompany.com/. We look forward to sharing our passion for dance with our teen dancers!




Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Brand New to Dance Lessons?

Brand New to Dance Lessons?
Let us help answer some of our most frequently asked questions



Q: What are your prices?
Regular dance classes start at just $44 per month for one class per week.Q: Where are you located?We are located on the northeast corner of Mill (Lilley) and Ann Arbor Trail, just east of downtown Plymouth. Our dance studio is easily accessible from Livonia, Northville and Canton.

Q: Why does my child have to conform to a specific dress code?
For proper dance education, it is important that all students dress in the appropriate attire for each specific class. Ballet in particular involves very detailed body movements and placement. Having all students dressed to a standard makes it possible for the instructor to more easily notice incorrect positions and movements to make the appropriate corrections before any "bad habits" are formed.

Q: What are your typical class sizes?
We limit the size of all of our classes based on the age and ability of the students to insure that each student receives the highest quality of dance education. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are missed. Combo 1 and Combo 2 classes (ages 2-5) are limited to 10 students per class and our Level 1 and Level 2 classes (ages 6-9) are limited 10 students per class. Most Combo 1, Combo 2, Level 1 and Level 2 also have a teacher's assistant each week. All other recital and technique classes are limited to 14 students per class.

Q: Do you have a recital?
Yes, we offer a recital in June each year. Our recitals are stress-free and FUN!

Q: Are there any additional costs?
Each student is required to purchase a costume for the recital which costs $65/class.

Q: Can I take pictures during the recital?
No, picture taking during the production is not only discourteous to other audience members, it is very distracting and dangerous to the performers on stage. Picture and video taking is allowed during the full dress rehearsal prior to the recital. A professional videographer will have DVDs of the entire performance for sale.

Q: Are you closed for vacations or during holidays?
We typically follow the Plymouth-Canton schedule. A list of all important dates, including studio closures are provided for each student in September. All important upcoming dates are also listed on our website home page.

Q: Do I pay the same amount per month even when there are fewer classes?
Yes. For our fall season we charge the same tuition over 10 equal monthly installments September – June. The calendar in each month will vary depending upon which day you have your class with classes meeting from 2 to 5 times each month. Every class will meet 35 times over the ten months.

Q: How old does my child need to be to take dance classes?
Students can start as young as 2 1/2 in our Combo 1 class.

Q: Do I have to sign a contract?
No, tuition is paid on a month-to-month basis. At the time of registration if you opt for automatic monthly payments from your debit card or credit card we do require notice by the 25th of the previous month to avoid being charged for the upcoming month’s tuition.

Q: What dance styles do you teach?
Our current class schedule includes Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Pom, Cheer, Preschool Combo, Yoga, Pilates, Ballroom, Cecchetti and Adult classes.

Q: What experience do your instructors have?
All of our classes are taught by trained instructors over the age of 18. Some classes may also include an assistant under the direction of the instructor.

Q: Do you offer Ballroom?
Yes! We offer group ballroom lessons for teens and adults. Private lessons, and wedding or special event choreography is also available.

Q: Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, we offer private lessons by appointment.

Q: How long have you been in business?
Our studio opened in 1997. We are continually growing and expanding our dance program, hiring and training new staff and instructors and improving our facilities. Come check us out!



If you have any additional questions, please let us know! You can contact us by phone at 734.207.8970

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Not sure which dance classes are right for your child?

Not sure which dance classes are right for your child? We offer a variety of styles to fit each student:




Ballet

Students are exposed to both Russian and Cecchetti methods of ballet training in order to promote technical and artistic versatility. Ballet improves flexibility, strength, coordination, posture and challenges students mentally as well as physically.





Jazz

Classes are structured around a progression of exercises to develop balance, agility and musicality. Jazz classes are fast-paced and high energy. Students are give the opportunity to work on footwork, turns, leaps and jumps.






Tap

Students experience a variety of tap styles. Routines are taught with a focus on technique, style and musical phrasing. Tap improves balance and coordination and is fun and energetic.





Hip-Hop

Hip hop is an upbeat, fast-paced style of dance performed to popular music. Students work on strength of movement, gross motor skills, body isolations and rhythm.












Class schedules are available on our website at http://www.metrodancecompany.com/ and begin the week of September 11, 2010. Registration is now open! Register today.

Monday, August 16, 2010

New Class Times Added


We have had such a great spring and summer and such an interest in our Combo dance classes that we have increased available class times for the fall.


Combo I class combines ballet, tap and basic acro for ages 2 1/2 - 4 and Combo II combines ballet, tap, jazz and acro for ages 4-5. Combo classes are intended to introduce young dancers to class structure, foster creativity, freedom and expression in movement, and a love for dance while teaching sharing, taking turns, waiting in line, and socializing and cooperating with classmates. The best part of class for most students is getting their sticker at the end!
We have 3 available Combo I class times in the fall and 2 available Combo II classes. These classes are quickly filling up, so register today if you are interested. We offer registration by phone at 734.207.8970 and online at www.MetroDanceCompany.com All classes begin the week of September 11, 2010.
Hope to see you soon!

Monday, August 2, 2010

New Ballroom Classes Added for the Fall Dance Season

Group ballroom classes have just been added to the fall dance schedule at Metro Dance Company in Plymouth MI. Due to high demand, teen ballroom and adult ballroom group lessons are now available year-round at the studio.

Teen ballroom meets each Saturday September - June. Students learn the basics of swing, salsa, rhumba, waltz, tango and prepare a dance for the annual end of year performance. A competitive teen ballroom class is also set to start in September for serious dancers with ballroom experience. We also offer private ballroom lessons and choreography lessons for teens participating in pageants or who prefer a certain lesson time or style.

Adult ballroom classes are broken down in to 8-week sessions and participants are given the chance to start in the beginning class or a more intermediate class depending on their comfort level. Both classes include salsa, swing, cha cha, rhumba, waltz, foxtrot and tango. Beginning Adult Ballroom begins in September and Intermediate Adult Ballroom begin in November. 8-week sessions in latin dancing and swing dancing are also available at times throughout the year.

The great thing about all our ballroom classes is YOU DON'T NEED A PARTNER. The classes are about learning the basics and the style of the dance, so if you don't have a partner, it's no problem.

The studio will also continue to offer private/semi-private ballroom lessons for those interested in wedding choreography (bride and groom, daddy/daughter, wedding party, etc), husbands or wives looking for a great gift idea or couples looking for a night out.

Registration for all classes is now open. Register by phone at 734.207.8970 or online at http://www.metrodancecompany.com/