The Studio Atlanta Dance
Buckhead    Vinings
404-233-8686678-556-0444
www.thestudioatlantadance.org    info@thestudioatlantadance.org
1675 Cumberland Pkwy Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone - 678-556-0444 Fax - 678-556-0443
info@thestudioatlantadance.org
Program Director - Angelica Sudduth Office Manager - Vanessa Levros
The Studio Atlanta Dance - Vinings Children Program is designed to nourish each dancer that walks through our studio doors. Our goal is to help each student grow not only as a dancer, but as a person. We will instill values, build confidence, and provide a positive environment for our dancers. Our teachers come from diverse and prestigious backgrounds. They are ready to train each child to become the best dancer they can be. Our dancers have formed a genuine love for all styles of dance.
Mommy & Me - designed to introduce movement and fine motor skills to children 18 months to 2 1/2 years of age. Parents exercise along with their child in order to encourage correct movements, maintain discipline while having fun in a bonding activity.

Pre-Ballet - Ballet is the core of all dance and is excellent for developing perfect posture and strong, lean muscles.
2 1/2 - 3 yr - It all starts here.  This is a child’s first introduction to the world of dance.  The goals of Pre-Ballet are to learn: basic ballet movements and ballet steps, musicality and working with partners in a group through imagery and ballet games. 
3 - 5 yr. - Continuing the skills learned in 2 1/2 - 3yr Pre-Ballet while incorporating new ballet steps and positions through imagery and ballet games.
5 - 6 yr. - These dancers will begin to learn primary terminology and will increase their musicality and movement across the floor.

Ballet
6 - 7 yr. - These dancers will increase primary terminology, begin to count music and  maintain musicality as steps travel across the floor.  Dancers will also begin work at the barre.
Level I - These dancers will begin to develop strength and flexibility while improving
performance quality. They will gain knowledge of how to execute beginning steps precisely and musically.
* Level II - These dancers will have knowledge of ALL Beginner Ballet terminology while continuing to develop strength, flexibility and performance quality.  They will be introduced to more complicated combinations and begin to tell differences in timing.
* Level III - Dancers will be introduced to Intermediate steps and terminology, continuing to develop strength and flexibility as well as understanding and executing turnout. They also be given intermediate complex combinations.
* Teen Level 1 - These dance dancers are knowledgabe of Intermediate Ballet Terminology, continuing to develop strength and flexibility, able to count music on their own and know the positions of the body.
* Teen Level 2 - These dancers know ALL Intermediate terminology and knowledgable on Advanced terms, continuing to develop strength and flexibility, able to put together own comibinations, Pre-Pointe introduced   
* Teen Level 3 - These dancers know ALL Advanced terminology, continue to develop strength and flexibility, are able to execute advanced movement properly and Pointe is introduced.

Tap - Tap is making music with your feet.  It is unsurpassed for developing a sense of rhythm, timing and coordination.
5 - 6 yr. - This class is the dancer's first introduction to Tap.  The goals are to learn: basic tap steps, musicality, and terminology.
6 - 7 yr. - These dancers will increase tap terminology and movement focusing on rhythm and coordination as individuals and as a class.
* Level I, II, III - These dancer continue to work on rhythm, timing, and coordination while learning beginner through intermediate steps and combinations. 

Jazz - All of our jazz classes cover 3 forms of Jazz; classical jazz, hip hop, and lyrical.  Classical Jazz is the basis of Jazz class, derived from ballet and uses the same terminology. Lyrical is a combination of ballet & jazz, normally telling a story to the lyrics of the ballad.  Hip-Hop is loose movement and descriptive to pop music. Students will develop strength, flexibility and toning.
Level I - These dancers will be introduce to jazz. At this level, dancers will focus on classical jazz. Students will learn a warm-up and work on stretching and flexibility.
* Level II - At this level dancer will continue to work on stretching and flexibility. These dancers will begin to learn hip-hop style movements in addition to classical jazz.
* Level III - These dancers will begin to learn lyrical style movements in addition to classical jazz and hip-hop. Dancers will be taught intermediate complex combinations as well as focusing on terminology and flexibility.
Teen Hip-Hop -  Dancers will master musicality, will be challenged to learn choreography faster and accurately and will express individual personality.

Move-It! - a creative movement class. Through creative exercises the class helps children with rhythm, timing, discipline, team work, physicality, and other motor skills that are beneficial to childhood development

*Teacher placement required. Suggested time in each level is 2 years, so all aspects of the syllabus for the level is covered and executed properly.
Children's Program
Children Class Description
Children Tuition & Fees
Children Uniform
About Us
Registration fee - $35

Tuition -  1 payment of $495 ($450 for sibling)
2 payments of $280 ($236 for sibling)
Monthly of $65 (approval required)

Recital fee - $ 40 covers production cost

Costume fee - ages 2 1/2 - 6 yr.$60
       ages 6 and up   $70
[Please Note: Costumes are yours to keep after the recital. Costume fee is separate from uniform requirements]
Pre-Ballet
Pink short sleeve leotard, pink footed tights, and pink leather ballet slippers. Pink Skirt is optional

Ballet
Black short sleeve leotard, pink footed tights, and pink leather ballet slippers. Black skirt is optional.

Ballet/Tap
Black short sleeve leotard, pink footed tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and black jazz style tap shoe. Black skirt is optional.

Jazz
Black camisole or short sleeve leotard, black jazz pants, and black jazz shoes.
As of our 2008 season students are required to purchase uniform items from our in house boutique.  Our uniform policy will be enforced.  The price of the uniform is separate from the costume fee paid at time of registration.

* Members of the company will be the “Showcase” of the The Studio Atlanta Dance
* Members will  have the opportunity to perform several times throughout the year
* Other opportunities include working with outside guest choreographers, learning different styles of     choreography, and learning repertoire for performances!
* Members will build lifelong friendships!

Being a member of the company is a privilege and a honor. These dancers are serious and ready to commit to the advanced, yet fun dance classes prepared for them.
Second Auditions for the 2010 - 2011 Season will be in July 12th. Check out our Current Students page - Vinings for more information
We are still accepting Summer Registration and Pre-Registration for our 2010 - 2011 season.
Click on '10 - '11 and Summer Tab for more details.