CHANGING LIVES THROUGH DANCE
At Dance Artistry Center, we are focused on the whole dancer. We believe in nurturing creativity, wellness, kindness, and artistic development in students of all ages and levels.
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ABOUT DAC
Dance Artistry Center provides quality dance programs in a supportive environment. We believe that dance training prepares students for life by developing strong minds and bodies, while encouraging self-confidence, focus, and social skills.
OUR CLASSES
Let’s find your perfect fit!
PRESCHOOL DANCE
Our Preschool Dance classes are developmentally appropriate for children ages 2 to 6. These classes allow children to develop their imaginative and creative talents, while teaching them movements that will help improve balance, coordination, and other fine and gross motor skills. Basic Ballet steps and terminology will be taught, while fostering a love of dancing.
CLASS DIVISION
Our Classic Division instills creativity, discipline, & confidence in beginning and intermediate students. Offering classes in Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Acro for students aged 4 through 18.
COMPANY DIVISION
The Company Division is for intensive students who want to focus on dance and perfecting their technique. Offering classes in Ballet, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary. It is recommended that dancers in the Company Division take all classes for their level. Dancers are required to take a minimum of 2 Ballet classes per week (3 per week if enrolled in Pointe). Current Company students will see their level and classes in the Parent Portal - Daisy, Violet, Orchid, Iris, Lily, Tulip, Rose, or Azalea.
PROGRAMS + COMPETITIONS
ACRO PROGRAM
Acro classes will work on laying the foundation of gymnastics. For example, forward & backward rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, tabletops and bridges, moving on to more advanced work as a student progresses. Not only do we set a solid foundation of the basic tumbling skills we work on flexibility, balance, listening, following directions, spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills and socialization. Students are placed into classes according to mastered skills.
DAC COMPETITION TEAM
The DAC Competition Team gives dancers additional chances to perform. The program fosters the development of teamwork, discipline, artistry, and technique in each dancer.
Please email Taylor Martin at DACcompteam@yahoo.com for more information.
"I want to thank DAC for their dedication and time. They have taught my daughter what it takes to be a true dancer. Their passion for technique shines on the stage. My daughter stands tall as she walks out of the studio 3 days a week, encouragement and discipline, a mother couldn't ask for anything more! Thank you!"
H. SPINA
"I cannot say enough about this dance center. It is a place where every child is led to great potential, where lifelong friendships start, where harmony exists between students, parents & teachers. Thank you for living a dream and creating dreams in all of our girls’ hearts."
K. STREMMEL
REGISTRATION
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September 9, 2024 - June 14, 2025
TUITION INVESTMENT
This is a session tuition fee (September through June) divided into 10 equal installments. There are no adjustments for months with holidays or in months with 5 weeks. Tuition cannot be pro-rated due to absence; students are expected to make up any missed class.
BEHIND THE DANCE STUDIO
Owner, Ballet and Preschool Dance Instructor
MEET SARA BITTLE
Sara Pinkerton Bittle has had extensive ballet training. She has been dancing since an early age at local studios, where she had the opportunity to perform at Disney World's Magic Music Days and on Royal Caribbean's Stars at Sea. Sara's intensive ballet training began at Mid-Atlantic Ballet, in Newark, DE, under the direction of Sara Taylor Neal. At MAB, Sara was a member of the pre-professional performing Company where she danced the roles of Cossack Doll and Puppeteer in the ballet, "The Fantastic Toyshop." Sara also performed in the Delaware Dance Festival. Sara continued her dance training at Old Dominion University as a Dance Education major, taking classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Anatomy & Kinesiology for Dancers, and Improvisation. Sara finished her degree at Rowan University, with classes in Ballet, Creative Dance for Children, and World Dance Forms. The summer of 2005, Sara studied at the Boston Conservatory, where she trained with Denise Pons, former Boston Ballet dancer, and Seán Curran, Artistic Director of the Seán Curran Company. Sara has also attended the Dance Teacher's Workshop in New York City with renowned master ballet teachers, Finis Jhung, Judy Rice, and Mignon Furman. In 2008, Sara was certified as a Pilates Mat instructor at Pilates Core Center in Marlton, NJ. Sara has been teaching ballet for the past 18 years and continues her education at various conventions and classes throughout the year.