what we offer
At Dancer's Edge we take pride in offering:
- A family friendly environment
- Age appropriate costumes, music, and choreography
- Wood sprung floating floor
- Small class sizes
- Year End Revue (optional)
At Dancer's Edge we strive to enrich the lives of every child and adult that comes through our doors. We encourage everyone to step out of their comfort zone and experience the joy Dance and Acro can bring to their lives. It is important for everyone to learn proper etiquette when in a public setting or classroom environment. We achieve this by teaching everyone the values of team work, self discipline, and motivation.
About the studio...
Dancer's Edge was first started in August of 2002. We are located at 25 N. Second St. (previously the old Pizza Hut delivery building) on the east end by Artesian Paint and Body.
Our studio consists of a; 43' X 28' wood sprung dance floor, ballet barres placed on the wall for the tiny dancers to reach, approximately 28' x 6' of mirrors, a state of the art stereo, cubbies for students to place their items, 2 restrooms, panel mats, spotting mats, and landing mat for acro, and lots of props to encourage the creative mind of everyone that enters into the studio. Our lobby offers chairs for parents wishing to wait for their children, closed circuit television, toys for the siblings of dancers, a wide variety of clothing and shoe options, and a bulletin board to help keep parents well informed.
Meet the staff...
Classes are taught by Miss Sarah, Miss Whitney, and class assistants that range in age from 13-17.
Miss Sarah has experience in Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Gymnastics, Acro and Cheerleading. She began taking classes at the young age of 6.Miss Sarah graduated from Indian Creek High School in 1999, where she was a cheerleader for Indian Creek Schools. In 1996, Miss Sarah joined the school's newly formed dance line, " Rhythm in Blue."
Miss Sarah competed at the ages of 13-18 in many local and national contest, taking the routines with her partner, to the national level for three years in a row.
In 1996, she began her teaching career at Patricia's School of Dance in Martinsville. In May of 2000, Sarah completed the course in: The Study of Dance and received her certificate. She continued with Patricia's until 2002 at which time Dancer's Edge was created.
Workshops Miss Sarah has attended.
- Patti Komara's National Tumbling & More Workshop in September 2004
- Show Stoppers Dance Convention and Teacher Seminar in French Lick in 2004
- The UDMA Costume Preview Show from 2002-present
- Rhee Gold's Mini - "Project Motivate" in Chicago
- LA Dance Magic's Teacher Convention in March of 2006
- Music Works Teaching Seminar in September 2006
- Gymnastics Educational Workshops in January 2008
Miss Whitney has experience in Tap,Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, Gymnastics, Acro and Cheerleading. She began taking classes at the young age of 3.
Miss Whitney graduated from Martinsville High School in 2007. She cheered for EMS and was on varsity at MHS. In addition, Miss Whitney was a part of the MHS gymnastics team.
Miss Whitney competed at the ages of 8-16 in many local and national contest, taking the routines with her group, to the national level for three years in a row.
In 2008, she began her teaching career at SOS in Mooresville.
Dance & Acro are art forms that require constant learning -even for the teacher!
Miss Emma is our office manager and brings over 20 years of accounting/customer service skills to the business. You might recognize her from the Post Office. Miss Emma runs the desk, handles payments, answers questions and makes sure that the lobby is happy at all times.