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Great Dance Classes in the Bay Area

Dancing is a good way to combine fun, artistic expression, and exercise. Children, in particular, can gain a lot from dancing, as it develops their self-confidence, especially when they take to the stage. When they catch the performing bug and want to join dance classes, Bay Area kids have three wonderful choices.

Dance Academy USA

Kids at Dance Academy USA learn the foundations of dance in a safe, nurturing environment. Through the efforts of the school's amazing teachers, your children will learn the joy of self-expression in dance, while at the same time developing self-discipline, cooperation with others, and coordination. Lessons all lead up to a grand recital, where your kids will shine in an elaborate presentation.

Children aged 2 to 7 years are invited to take part in combination classes, where they the basics of ballet, tap, and jazz. Those aged 6 and older get to move on to more specialized classes, such as pointe, musical theater, and even breakdancing. The school also holds conditioning classes for young dancers who are serious about the craft.

Spotlight Arts Academy

If you're not sure which type of dance is best for your children, the friendly staff at the Spotlight Arts Academy will definitely help you decide. The school offers a wide variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, hiphop, and musical theater. With such a wide array of classes, your kids are bound to find a form they'll fall in love with.

Students as young as two years can join in on the fun at the academy. Toddlers will love the Kinder-dance classes, where the focus in on fun. Older kids, on the other hand, will appreciate the fine instruction they can get in the more specialized classes. Those who are born for the stage can sign up to train for the school's own performance team.

Jensen School for the Performing Arts

The Jensen School for the Performing Arts boasts five different state-of-the-art dance studios, each filled with students and teachers with a love for dance. Home to competition team TnT Dancers and the world-traveling Fancy Dancers, the Jensen School is ideal for developing your little dancer's talents. With a positive family-oriented environment nurturing your child's growth, dancing becomes a passion.

Kids as young as 2 years can join the school's Little Stars Dance Academy, where they'll develop their motor skills and a love for dance. Older kids can sign up for the school's other classes, which include tap, ballet, jazz, and hiphop. Those who are really passionate about dance can even train with the TnT Dancers for an opportunity to compete and perform.

About the Author

Karen Merring writes for Bay Area For Kids, the premier resources guide exclusively for parents living in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more about dance classes in the Bay Area, visit http://www.bayareaforkids.com

What are the differences between the dance styles contemporary, ballet, & Jazz?

Jazz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJGmSUN0wMo

Contemporary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS3qNcEBCv0&feature=PlayList&p=D10F85CD0ADAA088&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=33

Ballet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUrJuSh0evE

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