I have danced with Academy since I was four-years-old. In my 13 years at Academy I have not only grown as a dancer but as a person as well. The faculty and fellow dancers are among some of the nicest, most nurturing, and humble people I've ever met. Upon traveling over the past few summers to other dance programs in other states I have noticed how remarkable the instruction is at this studio. Dancers are taught to uphold their technique while also embracing their own personality, in these other cities, while dancing with young folks from Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, etc. I found that the instruction I received allowed me to feel incredibly comfortable while dancing alongside others from larger cities. In summation, Academy provides a fantastic technique base while allowing each dancer to embrace what makes them special. The Academy of Dance Arts has become a safe, neutral, happy place for me to call my second home.
As a family, we have lived in several states across the US. We originally moved to Rapid City in 1999, and our oldest daughter started dance that year. After trying two other disappointing dance studios, we listened to the advice of several friends and finally decided to switch our oldest daughter to yet another dance studio, the Academy of Dance Arts. With this move, both our daughters were fortunate to start their dance experiences in a wonderful and encouraging environment. Unfortunately, we had to move away in 2007. Only then did we fully appreciate the dance opportunities and inclusive environment the Academy offered to students. After moving, our next couple dance studio experiences were focused on making money, and one of the dance instructors really had no business working with young children. During this time, our daughters repeatedly talked fondly about their time at the Academy and would discuss how much they missed this studio. In 2011, we returned to Rapid City and our daughters were ecstatic that they would again be dancing at the Academy. To summarize, after experiencing two other studios in Rapid City, and two studios in other states, the Academy has been the most positive dancing experience our daughters have ever experienced. The focus at the Academy is about the student versus how to milk every penny from their parents. More importantly, they work hard to make dance accessible to everyone, and their dance productions are beyond amazing. Through my family’s travels, I have never seen dance productions at any other studio of the same caliber. If you want your child to attend a dance studio focused on the student, with a warm and welcoming environment, then I highly recommend you consider this studio. We are so grateful to have been a part of their family.
We have been a part of the Academy family for over 6 years now and have been impressed and inspired by the quality dance education and the commitment to developing each dancer as a whole. Kindness, positivity, and encouragement are values that are seen, felt, and shared at every lesson by instructors and dancers alike. I also appreciate that the music, costumes, and choreography are always age appropriate and respectful. All around, it is a wonderful environment and my daughters love being there and learning to dance.
We have been with Academy of Dance arts for over 2 years. I was very hesitant to join any dance place for fear of drama like you see on the tv shows. Since i was so new to the dance scene i was very amazed to find out that this studio has very little to no drama in every area (teachers, parents, ect.) I am amazed at how well the teachers cater to the age group and how much the children learn. The classes are small so they are able to learn so much. I love the caring staff members and the quality they expect and teach. I would highly recommend Academy of Dance Arts to any age.
Academy faculty treat all dancers as individuals. Everyone is important. Personal strengths are recognized and celebrated. Teachers equip the dancers with a strong foundation in technique, which gives students the tools they need to develop higher skills. In fact, when my daughter went to a dance intensive in Salt Lake City, her technique and overall skill was comparable if not better than dancers who attended performing arts schools in that area. We have found the Academy of Dance Arts to be a welcoming and caring place for all students to express themselves through dance. I highly recommend the Academy.
Academy Of Dance Arts is a US Gym based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Academy Of Dance Arts is located at 4251 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA.
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