Meet The Team

This year’s DUPC brought the energy, the passion, and the dedication every step of the way. If you missed it, check out our “Meet the Team” video and get to know the dancers who have made this season so special.

Convention Classes

At Dance Unlimited, we intentionally choose competitions that also offer convention classes, because they are so important for the growth of young dancers. These classes give them the chance to train with diverse, top-tier instructors, explore new styles, and challenge themselves in unfamiliar settings. It can be nerve wracking to leave the “safety net” of our studio and take class in front of hundreds of strangers! Convention weekends are where creativity expands, resilience is built, and dancers learn to move in new ways. 

Our dancers took classes at Revel Dance Convention, LA Dance Magic Convention and Revive Dance Convention. Check out this video of our dancers training at Revive! 

Competition Highlights

We just finished up our competitive dance season. Our dancers have competed at 6 Regional Competitions! We are so proud of their wins on stage, but more importantly the growth they’ve shown across the entire season. Click on the competitions below to view award highlights and photos from each weekend!

• Revel Dance Convention in Portland
• LA Dance Magic in Boston 
• Take Centerstage Dance Challenge in Waterville
• Revive Dance Convention in Portland
  This event was a major highlight! All of our dancers were able to participate in the weekend REVUE showcase with their full team routine “I Am Here”, and they were all chosen to perform with the City Crew, which is a routine they learned over the course of the weekend.
• Headliners
  This was our highest scoring overall competition of the season! 

Your Chance to Join the Magic

If you’ve been following along with all of our accomplishments and you want to join the magic, NOW is your chance! We are already looking ahead to our 2025/26 Season and auditions are next month for dancers ages 5 and up.

DUPC/DUPCE Auditions | Ages 8+
Friday, May 16th
Audition 4:00-5:30pm
Parent Meeting 5:30-6:00pm
OR
Wednesday, June 25th
Audition 4:00-5:30pm
Parent Meeting 5:30-6:00pm
Click here to view the Team Information Packet.

DUPC/DUPCE Mini Team Auditions | Ages 5-7
*Brand NEW This Year*
Friday, May 16th
Audition 6:15-7:00pm
Parent Meeting 6:30-7:00pm
OR
Wednesday, June 25th
Audition 6:15-7:00pm
Parent Meeting 6:30-7:00pm
Click here to view the Team Information Packet.

If you’re interested in joining the DUPC or DUPCE, follow these three steps:

1. Click here to complete the DUPC Audition Form
2. Register here for our Open Auditions on May 16th OR June 25th
3. Register here for Summer Camp

The stage is yours; come experience the magic! 

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Our Mini Company is made up of dancers ages 6-9, making them our youngest group of performers. These dancers were selected by invitation only and are required to take weekly technique classes in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Hip Hop and Acro classes are optional but encouraged. The Mini Company is a great introduction to what it’s like to be a part of the DUPC!

To help our DU families get to know a little bit more about our Mini Company, we asked them a few fun questions. Read their answers below!

Sailor D. 

How long have you been dancing at DU? 4 years

Favorite style of dance? Hip hop and lyrical 

Favorite food? Pork

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Sofie Dossi because I love watching and learning how to be a contortionist just her. I also love Lucille Ball from I Love Lucy because she is so funny and my favorite episode is The Girls Want To Go To A Nightclub. 

Favorite TV show or movie? I have two favorite shows on Netflix and one is Cobra Kai because I love to try and copy all the karate moves. The other is All Of Us Are Dead because I love Zombies and love pretending to act like one. On tv I love watching Dr. Pimple Popper and I try to practice on my dad but he won’t let me. My favorite movies are Life of The Party and The Lost City because they’re so funny! 

What would you do with a billion dollars? I would buy the most fashionable clothes, a Gucci bag, Versace perfume, and buy myself a car. 

Besides dance, what are you really good at? I’m really good at doing makeup, basketball, swimming, doing math, baking, training dogs, and being an actress and fashion star. 

What is one of your goals for the future? My goal is to dance really hard so I can travel. I’m really hoping to dance in Europe, Hawaii, Paris, and New York.

Arya G.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 6 years

Favorite style of dance? Modern

Favorite food? Sushi

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift because I like her songs.

Favorite TV show or movie? Mandalorian

What would you do with a billion dollars? Help the poor. 

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Sports and art.

What is one of your goals for the future? Stylist. 

Teagan R.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 6 years

Favorite style of dance? Jazz

Favorite food? Ice cream

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift – I like her music. 

Favorite TV show or movie? The Descendants. 

What would you do with a billion dollars?  If I had a billion dollars, I would buy an airplane and go to Hawaii and other places.

Besides dance, what are you really good at? I think I’m really good at art.

What is one of your goals for the future? I want to become a better dancer and wear pointe shoes.

Mia S.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 5 years

Favorite style of dance? Acro

Favorite food? Saucy franks and breakfast sandwiches

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? A for Adley (YouTube)

Favorite TV show or movie? YouTube

What would you do with a billion dollars?  Buy Target’s toy section!

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Basketball

What is one of your goals for the future? Take care of babies.

Emma G.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 5 years

Favorite style of dance? Jazz

Favorite food? Cheese pizza

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift. She is so talented and I love all of her songs.

Favorite TV show or movie? Home Alone

What would you do with a billion dollars? Go to Disney World as many times as I could

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Drawing and karate

What is one of your goals for the future? Growing up to be a “big girl” dancer!

Violet S.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 5 years

Favorite style of dance? Jazz

Favorite food? Buttered noodles with marinara on the side

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Kerri Strug because she worked hard and did her best to win a gold medal even though she was injured

Favorite TV show or movie? Percy Jackson and the Olympians

What would you do with a billion dollars? Go to Hawaii to see the whales

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Basketball

What is one of your goals for the future? I want to be a marine biologist and study whales.

Olivia R.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 5 years

Favorite style of dance? Jazz

Favorite food? Sushi

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift because she has awesome songs

Favorite TV show or movie? The Inbestigators

What would you do with a billion dollars? Buy a mansion! 

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Reading

What is one of your goals for the future? Be able to do all 3 splits!

Paislie P.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 5 years

Favorite style of dance? Hip Hop

Favorite food? Pizza

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Ariana Grande, I love her songs and singing them

Favorite TV show or movie? KC Undercover and The Grinch

What would you do with a billion dollars? Go to college, get a car, and donate to charity to help people

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Drawing

What is one of your goals for the future? To go to college and become a doctor

Ashlyn J.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 5 years

Favorite style of dance? Jazz and Acro

What would you do with a billion dollars? Open up my own dance studio

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Skiing 

What is one of your goals for the future? Dancing as part of DUPC elite and going to competitions

Charlotte D.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 7 years

Favorite style of dance? Acro

Favorite food? Ravioli

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift because she is a great singer

Favorite TV show or movie? Barbie Movies

What would you do with a billion dollars? I would travel anywhere I want.

Besides dance, what are you really good at? I’m really good at math

What is one of your goals for the future?  I want to be able to do an aerial.

Harmony H.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 3 years

Favorite style of dance? Jazz

Favorite food? Pizza

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Taylor Swift because I love her songs

Favorite TV show or movie? Is it Cake?

What would you do with a billion dollars? Buy a house and decorate it with Dance Unlimited stuff

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Basketball

What is one of your goals for the future? To be really good at dancing

Caliana B.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 3 years

Favorite style of dance? Hip hop

Favorite food? Hotdogs

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Mal from Descendants because she’s number 1 and she’s pretty

Favorite TV show or movie? Descendants

What would you do with a billion dollars? Get a lot of toys, a new phone, and buy myself a house

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Making people laugh

What is one of your goals for the future? To get a back walkover

Kenna C.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 6 years

Favorite style of dance? Acro

Favorite food? Homemade mac and cheese

Favorite TV show or movie? Toy Story

What would you do with a billion dollars? Spend it on dance!

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Playing with my friends

What is one of your goals for the future? To start to like vegetables

Brooklyn F.

How long have you been dancing at DU? 2.5 years

Favorite style of dance? Hip hop

Favorite food? Spaghetti and meatballs

Who is your favorite celebrity and why? Katy Perry, because she sings my favorite song “Firework”

Favorite TV show or movie? Leo

What would you do with a billion dollars? I would go to a Katy Perry concert and I would go to Florida. 

Besides dance, what are you really good at? Gymnastics

What is one of your goals for the future? To be a better and stronger dancer

Thank you, dancers, for sharing a little bit more about your life both in and out of the dance studio!

Our Mini DUPC has had an amazing season so far! Last month, our Mini Team had their first performance for the Maine Bulldogs at the Kennebec Valley YMCA. They performed a holiday dance at halftime and we were so proud of their bravery. Take a look at an adorable moment from the performance!

Catch our DUPC Mini Team perform at our 2024 Recital. What an amazing group of young dancers! We can’t wait to see what these dancers accomplish this season and in the years to come at DU. They have big dreams for the future, and we’re here to support them every step of the way.

If your child is interested in joining the DUPC, please contact the studio. We can provide more details about joining us and let you know if we think your dancer might be a  great fit! 

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These items will have your child rockin’ AND dancing around the Christmas tree!

Holiday Gift Ideas for Dancers: 

• Tutu Under the Christmas Tree

Have you heard about our 2023 Holiday Promotion? Enjoy our discounted dance class package that includes a beautifully wrapped tutu to put under the tree, a gift certificate for class, and other DU goodies for your child to unwrap on Christmas morning! Your dancer will have a brand new class to look forward to in the New Year. To purchase your gift package, contact us at info@dance-u.com. 

• Take 25% Off Items in Our Store

All our leotards, tights, dance shoes, dance crock charms, water bottles, dance bags are 25% Off for the holiday season! Take advantage of our sale and grab some dancer essentials or stocking stuffers. 

• Branded DU Squishmallow 

Also sold in our store, we have special DU Squishmallows that are the perfect huggable, fluffy friend for your child’s bedroom!

• Hair Wax Stick

This product is awesome for the slicked back ballet look that our dancers need for class. If your child doesn’t like using hairspray for class, or wants a quicker, more portable way to get ready for dance, this is a great gift! Click here to purchase on Amazon! 

• Dancer Make-Up Bag with Taylor Swift Lyric

When we saw this makeup bag, we knew it would be a hit with all of our little swifties! If your dance loves Taylor as much as we do, you’ve got to get them this. Click here to purchase from Amazon! 

• A Subscription to Dance Magazine

Dance Magazine has so much valuable information for dancers in training. From injury prevention, summer intensives, and interviews with professionals, your child will look forward to reading it every month. Subscribe here! 

• Massage Tool Kit

Perfect for our older dancers who often have sore muscles, this kit comes with a foam roller, a massage stick, and more. Gift this to your dancer for injury prevention and pain relief! Click here to purchase it on Amazon! 

Happy holidays from all of us here at Dance Unlimited. We are thankful for your support year-round, but this time of year always makes us feel a little extra love for our dance families. Have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! 

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Does your child never stop practicing their skills and recital routines around the house? Do they start grooving every time they hear music? Is our year-end recital something that your child looks forward to ALL year long? 

If you answered yes to any of those questions, we’d love to tell you about the Dance Unlimited Performance Company (DUPC). Made up of roughly 40 dancers ages 8-18, DUPC rehearses, trains, and performs throughout the year at various community events and competitions. It’s the number one way to get more opportunities to perform, train, and grow!

So today on the blog, we’re breaking it down by answering some of the questions we hear most often. Join us below for a quick Q&A that will give you an idea of what DUPC is all about! 

How is DUPC different from your School-Year Programs?

DUPC dancers train and rehearse weekly in addition to their dance classes. They also get the opportunity to perform in several extra performances throughout the year aside from our annual recital. It’s a way to perform more and really take a students’ dance training to the next level!

What kind of extra performances does DUPC do?

Performance opportunities can include but are not limited to the Maine Redclaws halftime, Boston Celtics prime time performances, Walt Disney World performances, local holiday performances, and attending dance competitions and workshops each year. Lastly, DUPC dancers perform in our recital finale! Click here to check out some pictures from our most recent convention and competition! 

Who can be a part of DUPC?

Dancers ages 10 and up who LOVE to dance and complete our two-part audition process. 

What is the audition process like?

Dancers must attend our open audition night, followed by our Summer Camp Intensive. Based on their level and abilities, our staff will invite them to join the company and place them in the correct training program. Our youngest members are generally invited to participate in an introductory year to allow them to experience company with a little less commitment. 

What is the training commitment for DUPC?

DUPC dancers are driven and determined to enhance their technique and performance quality. In order to accomplish this, members are required to take a minimum of 6 – 10 classes per week, depending on the age of the dancer. Required classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, and Acro. On top of these classes, DUPC dancers also have additional rehearsals throughout the year to work on routines.

Do DUPC members participate in activities besides dancing?

Yes! Our DUPC members serve as studio ambassadors. They assist in all community service projects, becoming leaders and role models for all of our studio values. 

Are there opportunities to do more dance competitions/routines?

Yes! The DUPCE is a brand new program that stands for Dance Unlimited Performance Company Elite. It is made up of elite level dancers who love competing. This team has a higher commitment level and grants opportunities for solo, duet, trio, and small group routines. They will travel to 3-4 additional competitions and conventions per year!

What does my child gain from being a part of DUPC?

This is by far our favorite question to answer because the benefits of DUPC are simply life-changing for our dancers. Here are just a few:

• • Leadership 
  • Discipline
  • Teamwork & Community
  • Empowerment
  • A Dance Family

Our DUPC and DUPCE grow as dancers and inspirational leaders throughout the year. With all that our DUPC members accomplish throughout the year, it wouldn’t be possible without our fabulous company director Mrs. Bri! 

Mrs. Bri has served under Mrs. Laura as the assistant director for a few years and was officially promoted into the role of Company Director earlier this year. Along with DUPC Faculty, she leads our dancers, runs rehearsals, and helps set the vision for the future of our performance company program. She is a wonderful mentor to our dancers and we are SO lucky to have her as a part of our team! 

If any of these details about DUPC sound like something your child would LOVE, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us here or reach out to Mrs. Bri with any questions. Auditions aren’t until next summer, but it’s never too early to start thinking about joining our advanced dance programs!

Looking for ways to support our DUPC dancers? Current DU families can stop by our annual. Trunk or Treat event this Friday where we’ll be collecting donations! Register HERE! 

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Watch the Facebook live reveal HERE! 

Poppi the Panda will be joining the Dance Unlimited family because he represents what we are ALL about. He exemplifies our studio’s core values: Passion, Acceptance, Nurture, Development, and Achievement. We take pride in these values throughout every aspect of our studio community. 

These 5 core values are what makes enrolling at Dance Unlimited, LLC. such a valuable experience for our studio families. We make sure all of our students feel these values as they attend our weekly classes, participate in our performances, and if they join our Dance Unlimited Performance Company. Read on to learn more about our core values and the benefits of joining our dance family!

What Your Child Gains From Joining the DU Family:

1. Passion
   The Dance Unlimited teaching staff is filled with passion not only for our craft, but for sharing it with young minds. Most of us fell in love with dance at a young age, and our goal as dance educators is to instill that same passion in our students. To find passion is to develop an interest that turns into something a child loves. For many of our students, that becomes dance!
   
2. Acceptance
   Our studio is not only a place of learning, but a place of community. When you dance together, you work together, laugh together, and best of all, you grow up together! We see this time and time again and we always welcome new dancers joining the family. Lifelong friendships are built at Dance Unlimited!
3. Nurture
   Every child needs to feel support, inclusion, and love as they try new things. We love being one of the many positive forces in our students’ lives. In our weekly classes, we encourage them and build them up to reach their highest potential.
4. Development
   How do we see our dancers develop year after year within our programs? Aside from mastering technical skills, dancers improve self-esteem and confidence in class. We emphasize positive self-talk while working in class throughout the year. Once our students hit the recital stage, they are ready to take on the world!
5. Achievement
   In DU classes, we set goals and work towards them week after week. Whether that be getting our splits down, remembering our recital dance, or nailing a pirouette, our students learn how to work hard. They feel pride in their successes and we all celebrate together!

We love sharing our core values with our dance families because they are what makes DU an amazing place to dance. Visit our website to learn more about our programs! We are currently accepting enrollment in our 2021/2022 Dance Classes! 

Poppi the Panda is SO excited to greet our new and returning dancers this Fall! Be sure to say hello and give a warm welcome. He serves as a reminder of the great things that can happen within our studio walls! 

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Whether we have a year full of cheer, or a year full challenges, there are a few things that stay on our list no matter what. Family, food, shelter… and of course, DANCE!!! Dance is one of those things that we just can’t live without around here. We are eternally grateful for what it brings to our lives, and this Thanksgiving season, we’d love to tell you WHY!

3 Reasons Why We Are Thankful for Dance:

1. Stress Relief

There’s a reason why this one is at the top of our list… it IS the year 2020 isn’t it?! While dealing with the stressors that this year brought, it was easy to be thankful for the stress relief that dance provides. We are certain that our students felt the same way! 

At Dance Unlimited, our instructors notice when students arrive at dance class with stiff bodies and stressed faces. We tend to think of ourselves as experts at fixing that! Watching them slowly let loose and leave class relaxed makes our hearts VERY happy! 

2. Community Building

Dance has not only given us joy throughout the years, but it’s also given us the chance to build and contribute to our community. Our dance studio in Augusta has been providing dance classes for 20 years and counting, giving us the opportunity to watch as kids quite literally grow up dancing at our studio. Dancers laugh, work as a team, and make lifelong friendships within our studio doors year after year.

3. Endless Endorphins! 

Any activity that elevates your heart rate releases endorphins, a chemical which creates happy emotions in the brain. Endorphins are magical… and let’s just say that most dancers have PLENTY of them! Check out this awesome article that explains the scientific effects that dance has on the human body! 

Ultimately, dancing is SO much fun! We are grateful to have something that we can always rely on for positivity, no matter what negativity is occurring in the world around us. We make it our mission to provide that same positivity to our students each week!

Year after year, we must always say thank you for dance! We hope that sharing this list helps all of our dancers reflect on why they love dance as much as we do. 

While we absolutely ADORE dancing, there’s one more thing that makes our gratitude list every single Thanksgiving: our DU Families! YOU are the reason why we are able to do what each day, and for that we are so grateful. 

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Dance Unlimited! We are thankful for YOU! 

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Now that school has started and fall sports are wrapping up… it could be the perfect time for your child to pick up a dance class! Whether your child is brand new to dance, or you’re joining back in after some time away from the studio, we welcome you to check our 2020/2021 Dance Schedule!

Today we are sharing some of our time-tested tips for easing back into dance this school year. Many of our dancers are returning to the studio after months at home, and many of them are building their dance skills for the first time. Whatever the circumstance, it is important for our dance families to practice self-care and patience while returning to the studio!

4 Tips for Easing Back Into Fall Dance Classes:

1. Create a weekly routine and post it somewhere at home

Growing up as a young dancer, it was always SO exciting to sit down with mom, pick out dance classes for the year, and choose what other fun activities to sign up for. When kids take an active role in picking their own activities, they are more likely to be excited about their schedule and committing to a new routine!

Penciling in your child’s dance classes on your family calendar, or even allowing them to create their own calendar is a great way to ease into Fall. Put it up on your fridge or in your child’s bedroom, serving as a daily reminder of their weekly routine! 

2. Establish a consistent bedtime routine

This is something that always gets a little relaxed in the summer when kids don’t have school, but it is SO important once their days get busy again. Heading to bed at the same time each night and encouraging screen-free time to wind down will make all the difference this Fall!

P.S. This one isn’t just for the kiddos! Parents, we know this time of year is busy for YOU too! One of the best self-care tasks you can do for yourself is prioritizing your sleep. Put those phones down and catch some well-deserved Zs! 

3. Stretch at home

This one is important for ALL of our dancers, but especially for those who have had months off of dance during the summer months or during quarantine. Jumping in with no time to recondition your body will be shocking for those tight muscles, causing soreness and stiffness that no dancer ever wants! 

We encourage our dancers to take 5-10 minutes at home, a couple days each week to stretch out. Taking some time to stretch before and after heading to class is also a great way to reduce the risk of injury as you ease back into dance. 

4. Don’t forget to pencil in some down-time! 

As your child’s schedule gets busier and activities are finally happening after months of cancellations, it’s easy to want to do it ALL! But without taking breaks, burnout and exhaustion becomes likely. Use the weekend to recharge and be sure to encourage your child to rest! This will make their new dance schedule sustainable, bringing them joy ALL year round! 

We hope this list helps our dance families ease back into our awesome Fall Dance Classes. We are aiming for no stress, and all smiles this Fall after a chaotic end to last year! 

It’s not too late to join us as we return to dance for our 2020/2021 Season! We still have openings in select classes. Check out our class schedule and register online today! 

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We pride ourselves in providing the best kids dance classes in Augusta, Maine. Between our convenient options for parents, our spectacular class experience, and our family-friendly atmosphere, we know how to make the WHOLE family smile. 

What makes us so special? Today on the blog, we’re breaking it down because we can’t help but share the greatness! 

4 Ways That We Set Ourselves Apart From the Rest:

1. All-Inclusive Pricing

We know our dance parents have A LOT on their plates. That’s why we do whatever we can to make their lives easier. Our pricing is uniquely convenient because it ALL comes down to just 1 monthly payment. No extras.

Your monthly tuition payment includes class tuition, all recital costumes, performance tights, and all performance accessories. All DU families also receive 2 complimentary tickets to our annual recital and a free digital performance download. 

We love our All-Inclusive Pricing setup because it means NO surprise fees throughout the year. There are NO additional costs for performances. You won’t be bombarded with extra costume costs around the holidays or the end of the year. Your monthly payment takes care of it ALL. 

2. A Clear Path for Level Progression 

At DU, we strive to make sure that every child’s experience is phenomenal. Our programs have a clear level progression so every child can find a class that meets them at their skill level. View our new program guide here! 

Better yet, our program progression makes it easy to measure growth and see what a dancer is working towards. Our dance classes run on a school year calendar, but there is no restarting each fall. We always progress a child’s training so they continue to grow year after year. 

3. 20 AMAZING Years of Experience

Big news! This past year, we celebrated our 20th anniversary year of kids dance classes in Augusta! We’ve treasured the past 20 years of providing amazing dance education to our community, and we can’t wait for 20 more!

What does this mean for our families? Well, it means we’ve had 20 years to work out kinks and grow our programs to be the best they can be. They say practice makes perfect and that has held true at our studio throughout the years. 

We know how to offer AMAZING classes that are convenient and affordable for parents. We’ve had time to perfect our studio procedures so everything is on point and organized for our dance families. Our recitals have grown into spectacular productions over the years. Most importantly, our 20 years of dance education make us confident that we are giving you nothing but the BEST. 

4. More Than Just Dance

At Dance Unlimited, our motto is “inspiring confidence, embracing compassion, and building community.” We may teach our students stellar dance moves, but when they leave the studio, they have gained so much more than just the steps. 

At our studio, we watch as our students form life-long friendships with other dancers. Even if kids attend different schools or aren’t placed in the same school class, they are able to see each other each week at dance. 

When we asked our students why they dance, we got some answers that made our hearts just soar! “When I dance, I feel safe” said Ashley, age 3. Jasmine, one of our 6-year-old dancers said, “when I dance, I feel good about myself.” Even better, 11-year-old Kara told us, “When I am at Dance U, I am part of a family. Everyone is loved.” Our studio’s motto rings true for our students time and time again. 

Are you ready to experience the DU difference?! We are currently accepting enrollment for our 2020/2021 Dance Classes. With limited class sizes due to COVID-19, some classes are already filling. Click here to view the schedule and don’t wait, register today! 

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Want to know three things that make us smile over here at Dance Unlimited? Our students, our supportive parents, and… yep, you guessed it… DANCE! Dancing releases endorphins. So even though it may seem harder than ever before, now is the MOST important time to make sure our students KEEP dancing. 

We’ve been hard at work these past couple of weeks, rolling out an AMAZING set of resources for our dance families. Our Virtual Classroom is packed with videos, live classes, and extra fun. Have you checked it out yet?

We have also been busy running FREE community dance classes on our Facebook page. Grab your kiddos, clear some space, and jump on in! Feel free to revisit these classes as often as you like and share with anyone that may need a little movement in their life.

On TOP of what WE’VE put together, we have been totally thrilled by the number of professional dance companies, studios, and individual dancers who have banded together to create virtual resources for dancers. From live online classes, to at-home workouts, we’ve compiled a list of amazing resources! We also threw in some general resources for our parents who are suddenly expected to be teachers AND parents! We’ve got you.

Check out these awesome resources for dancers and parents during COVID-19:

Exclusively for Dance Unlimited Families:

DU’s Virtual Classroom – Divided up by class levels, our virtual hub has everything you need to bring DU’s AMAZING class right to your home. What’s inside?

• • Class Schedule for DU’s Live Zoom Classes
  • Exclusive Access to CLI Studios
  • Links to Pre-Recorded Classes
  • Links to Recital Videos
  • Extra Fun!

I think it’s safe to say that we’ve thought of it ALL! For the safety of our dancers and staff, our classrooms are password protected. Be sure to check your email to gain access to the passwords! 

General Dance Training:

Ballet Class with Elite Classical Coaching – Be sure to follow Elite Classical Coaching on Facebook as they live stream daily ballet class!

Ballet Class with the Pros – A list of professional Ballet dancers that are offering virtual classes via Instagram/Facebook Live.

CLI Studios – The industries leading online class outlet is offering FREE classes during this time with your favorite choreographers. Visit the website for a complete schedule and get moving!

DANCIO – Take class with the stars of dance from the comfort of your own home. They are offering a free 2-week trial!

Dancing Alone Together – A day-by-day guide to all the live classes happening around the world! You will also find creative prompts and videos.

@FreeDanceTraining – Instagram account of free dance classes organized by @DoctorsForDancers

Flexibility and Stability Classes – Follow Acrobatic Arts on Instagram to take advantage of their live classes and other resources for dancers. 

GAGA classes – Donation based Gaga classes through Zoom multiple times a day!

STEEZY – Explore different urban dance styles like house, breaking, and popping. Free 7-day trial!

Sugarfoot Therapy – Injury prevention workouts for dancers designed by a physical therapist

Staying Active:

BOKS – Free online fitness program for kids.

CorePower Yoga On Demand – Parents this is for you! CorePower has released their online classes for free.

Cosmic Kids Yoga – Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed especially for kids aged 3+

GoNoodle – Keep your tiny dancer moving with these fun, free dance videos for the whole family!

LES MILLS On Demand – Another great resource for parents to experience over 800+ workouts from home. They’re offering free trials!

Exploring Art:

BroadwayHD – You can experience the magic of Broadway from home! They offer a 7-day free trial!

Google Arts & Culture – Google has partnered with over 500 museums and galleries around the world!

Met Opera – Every evening enjoy a FREE night at the opera from your couch! 

Virtual Learning:

ABC Mouse – Reading, math, science, and art for ages 2-8.

Kahn Academy – Free online learning and lesson plans for kids of ALL ages.

LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems – Mo welcomes you into his studio at home and guides you through drawing activities using one of his favorite characters as inspiration!

Raddish Kids – Healthy meal prep activities for families

Scholastic Learn at Home – Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.

Wild, FREE & Crafty – Free art lessons for kids and adults.

Stay informed:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Stay updated and informed! The CDC recommends also following your local and state health agencies for additional information.

Whether you’re homeschooling kids, trying to work from home, or doing your best to keep your dancer active, we hope that you find these links helpful! 

Have anything to add to the list? Let us know! We are always looking for more resources for dancers.

From all of us here at Dance Unlimited, we are sending you warm and healthy thoughts. Together we will make it through this time, and we can’t wait to see you all back at the studio. Happy living room dancing to all of our students! 

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