Elites' Dance Studio includes over 8,000 square feet, a spacious lobby, parent viewing year round, homework area, free WIFI, 300+ parking spaces, flat screen TVs, 5 spacious dance rooms with sprung shock-absorbent flooring minimizing stress on our dancers. With great amenities like these, why go anywhere else? Check out more below on why Elite Dance Academy is the best choice when choosing a dance studio for your new or experienced dancer.
What makes the educators at Elite Dance qualified to teach?
Experience.
Elite Dance, a Christian-run school, has a staff of young experienced professionals who are excited to share their wealth of knowledge with you. Elite Dance boasts a faculty who have been (and in many cases remain) dancers, musicians, singers, teachers, choreographers, and national judges for: Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, the Saintsations, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the Boston Ballet, the Cincinnati Ballet, River North of Chicago, Dance Xplosion National Dance Competition, Saturday Night Live, So You Think You Can Dance, Phoenix Ballet and Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, and many more.
What every parent should know before choosing a dance studio
If most dance studios seem to have qualified, friendly teachers, experience teaching children, and a big show at the end of the year, aren't they all pretty much the same? Does it really matter which place you decide to enroll at? Yes. There are 4 main things that can make a huge difference in the quality of instruction your child receives, the amount of extra work and hassles the parents must deal with, and the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of being involved with a dance program.
1. What Type of Dance Floor is Used?
Dance is a very physical activity that requires a lot of jumping, which can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and the back of a dancer. The best way to prevent potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional "floating floor". A floating floor is a dance floor that rests on a system of high-density foam, to absorb the shock of jumping. A high-density foam base is superior to a "sprung" floor, which usually consists of a wood structure built on the regular floor.
The top layer of the dance floor is also an important factor. A vinyl composite "marley" floor is accepted worldwide as the best surface layer for recreational to professional dance. Facilities such as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Academy of Dance in London, England, and Riverdance - The Touring Show, all use marley floors as their dance surface. A marley floor allows dancers to slide, with a degree of "controlled slip", but is not slippery so there is less risk of slips and falls. Very few studios use professional marley floors because of the expense involved and usually opt for a regular floor tile for a studio floor.
Our studio features a floating floor that has over 700 high-density foam blocks under the floor surface and a marley top surface. Our special floor helps reduce the risk of injuries and allows students to dance longer without getting tired.
2. What is the Size of the Class?
If the dance class has fewer students in it each child will receive more personalized attention, learn more and have more fun. With younger students, it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are being missed. Smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper techniques. Most academic schools in the area accommodate approximately thirty students per class. In many cases, our class sizes are half that of the academic schools in the area.
3. What are the "Extras" required for the Year End Show?
Most studios put on a year-end show in a professional theatre. Most studios require parents to purchase tickets for the recital performance night. Our studio gives each parent 4 free tickets for our year-end show. This way you as a parent will not be faced with any extra work or expenses.
4. Can I get Immediate Assistance and Customer Service?
In many studios, the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the teacher is in a class. For a better overall experience, it is important to choose a studio that can assist you with details like costumes or schedules when a teacher is occupied in a class. Our studios have office staff on hand during all regular class times, so you can get immediate assistance.
Come take a tour of the facility or register for classes now!
70457 Highway 21, Suite 111
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 809-1580
Info@EliteDanceAcademyLLC.com
