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Catch the spirit...at United Dance Arts, in Valparaiso, IN.
Catch the spirit...at United Dance Arts, in Valparaiso, IN.
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Ballet, Tap and Jazz. These traditional forms of dance are
offered for ages 3 through 83. We have the very best instructors
in the area. Always with proper technique, we teach recreational
through competitive classes.
offered for ages 3 through 83. We have the very best instructors
in the area. Always with proper technique, we teach recreational
through competitive classes.
Group Classes: Go to our on-line registration area
below to see our current class schedule and
availability.
If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact us –
we often make exceptions to accommodate new
students
Why choose us? - click here to learn why...
below to see our current class schedule and
availability.
If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact us –
we often make exceptions to accommodate new
students
Why choose us? - click here to learn why...
Our ballet program is where it all starts. This program...
- Helps channel energy constructively.
- Discipline learned during ballet training can be applied to other areas of life, school, work.
- Improves posture, coordination, rhythm, and memory.
- Develops strong and flexible bodies, and a knowledge of the correct way to exercise.
- Teaches healthy respect for ones body and mind.
- Develops poise and the ability to perform easily in front of others.
- Performing teaches organization and responsibility.
- Brings out a student's creative abilities.
- Encourages an appreciation for classical music.
- Develops a knowledge and appreciation of the great ballets and famous dancers.
- Possibility of obtaining a scholarship in dance to a university or becoming a paid professional in one of the many professional dance companies.
- Helps channel energy constructively.
- Discipline learned during ballet training can be applied to other areas of life, school, work.
- Improves posture, coordination, rhythm, and memory.
- Develops strong and flexible bodies, and a knowledge of the correct way to exercise.
- Teaches healthy respect for ones body and mind.
- Develops poise and the ability to perform easily in front of others.
- Performing teaches organization and responsibility.
- Brings out a student's creative abilities.
- Encourages an appreciation for classical music.
- Develops a knowledge and appreciation of the great ballets and famous dancers.
- Possibility of obtaining a scholarship in dance to a university or becoming a paid professional in one of the many professional dance companies.
The Ballet Program
Testimonial from Indrani Rauth: Ballet is for everyone, I will always believe that and tout that opinion to everyone I meet. I'm pretty
sure I'm not the only one who thinks this way. Just take a look at these examples of people who you probably would not expect to
be involved in ballet.
"I danced all through junior high and high school, then took it up again three years ago to get in better shape. When I'm home, I
take classes with little girls. It's fun because they're so sweet to the old lady. Ballet helps my golf. I have to focus. I can't let a
mistake fluster me." Kris Tschetter, professional golf player, in a Sports Illustrated interview
Another example is the Diablo Ballet in Contra Costa, CA. This ballet company was started by engineers - yes, you heard right,
engineers. The founder of the company wanted to provide a place for engineers to be involved in the arts. He believes that
engineering and ballet have a lot in common, because there are structural dynamics behind each step.
Anyone can learn ballet, as long as you have the will to learn. Some of you may be wondering - what on earth is ballet, really?
Ballet is dance done as a theatrical performance, frequently telling a story.
With the increase in people's awareness that leading a good life includes leading a healthy one, many people are turning to ballet
for its numerous benefits. Ballet provides a complete warm-up, called barre, which when executed properly, gradually gets the
muscles from head to toe working. It is not just exercise for the heart and lungs, it includes exercises which help strengthen and
increase flexibility of all the major muscle groups.
Ballet is a gradual process. If you wish for fast results, you will probably be in for disappointment. If you attend class regularly, you
may not see results from class to class, but then suddenly, one week, you'll notice that you can do something you weren't able to
before. Your body responds in each class with small gains which add up until you see the change. This gradual gaining of
physical abilities is the healthiest method.
Ballet is also good exercise mentally. It requires a great deal of focus where your mind lets go of other thoughts. When class is
over, your mind returns to the daily norm, but from a clearer, refreshed perspective. Personally, this is one of my favorite benefits -
if ever I walk into ballet class upset or confused, when I walk out, my mind has cleared ad the world looks like a much brighter
place.
Interested yet? Want to know how to get involved? It's simple - join a class! United Dance Arts offers classes for beginners. They
let you observe a class or even take class as a drop-in. That way you can get a feel for what ballet class is like and whether you
like the atmosphere of the class and feel like you can work with the teacher.
Unsure what to bring to class? Well, definitely you need a pair of ballet slippers. You will also want a leotard and tights. Wearing
these will allow the teacher to observe your body and give suggestions on proper placement. If you have long hair, make sure to
tie it up off your face and leave the jewelry at home.
Once you find a United Dance Arts class you feel comfortable in, you're on your way to a great start in the ballet world.
sure I'm not the only one who thinks this way. Just take a look at these examples of people who you probably would not expect to
be involved in ballet.
"I danced all through junior high and high school, then took it up again three years ago to get in better shape. When I'm home, I
take classes with little girls. It's fun because they're so sweet to the old lady. Ballet helps my golf. I have to focus. I can't let a
mistake fluster me." Kris Tschetter, professional golf player, in a Sports Illustrated interview
Another example is the Diablo Ballet in Contra Costa, CA. This ballet company was started by engineers - yes, you heard right,
engineers. The founder of the company wanted to provide a place for engineers to be involved in the arts. He believes that
engineering and ballet have a lot in common, because there are structural dynamics behind each step.
Anyone can learn ballet, as long as you have the will to learn. Some of you may be wondering - what on earth is ballet, really?
Ballet is dance done as a theatrical performance, frequently telling a story.
With the increase in people's awareness that leading a good life includes leading a healthy one, many people are turning to ballet
for its numerous benefits. Ballet provides a complete warm-up, called barre, which when executed properly, gradually gets the
muscles from head to toe working. It is not just exercise for the heart and lungs, it includes exercises which help strengthen and
increase flexibility of all the major muscle groups.
Ballet is a gradual process. If you wish for fast results, you will probably be in for disappointment. If you attend class regularly, you
may not see results from class to class, but then suddenly, one week, you'll notice that you can do something you weren't able to
before. Your body responds in each class with small gains which add up until you see the change. This gradual gaining of
physical abilities is the healthiest method.
Ballet is also good exercise mentally. It requires a great deal of focus where your mind lets go of other thoughts. When class is
over, your mind returns to the daily norm, but from a clearer, refreshed perspective. Personally, this is one of my favorite benefits -
if ever I walk into ballet class upset or confused, when I walk out, my mind has cleared ad the world looks like a much brighter
place.
Interested yet? Want to know how to get involved? It's simple - join a class! United Dance Arts offers classes for beginners. They
let you observe a class or even take class as a drop-in. That way you can get a feel for what ballet class is like and whether you
like the atmosphere of the class and feel like you can work with the teacher.
Unsure what to bring to class? Well, definitely you need a pair of ballet slippers. You will also want a leotard and tights. Wearing
these will allow the teacher to observe your body and give suggestions on proper placement. If you have long hair, make sure to
tie it up off your face and leave the jewelry at home.
Once you find a United Dance Arts class you feel comfortable in, you're on your way to a great start in the ballet world.
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"United Dance Arts is more than a dance studio, it is
like a family. The facility and the instructors are top of
the line. My children wait for their dance nights. They
have made new friends, learned new skills, as well as
getting great exercise for the kids. We love it!"
~ Stacey Schoon, dance parent
like a family. The facility and the instructors are top of
the line. My children wait for their dance nights. They
have made new friends, learned new skills, as well as
getting great exercise for the kids. We love it!"
~ Stacey Schoon, dance parent