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Welcome Village Dance Studios

May 6, 2011
Welcome Village Dance Studios to Macaroni Kid!
The Village Dance Studios has been sharing the love of dance and movement in Richmond for over a decade. The belief at Village Dance Studios is that every child should have the opportunity to grow and develop in ways that the arts uniquely provide .They have developed a program that educates, challenges and inspires in a personal, non-competitive atmosphere of learning and fun.  Director and Owner, Melissa Gravely has worked to provide a place for all dancers to find their voice through movement.  With classes in all styles of dance such as modern, hip hop, creative movement, classical ballet, jazz and tap, the students at VDS range from ages 2 to adult.  In addition to the dance program, itsybitsy yoga, adult yoga, adult modern and tango are also offered.  Each instructor at the Village has a unique style and a variety of experience and knowledge.  Together the combined talents bring a full spectrum of the art form of dance to our students.  New to the staff this year is Dance Therapist, Candy Beers and she is bringing us itsybitsy yoga as well as many new classes for preschool children.  The dance program is designed for dancers to progress over a number of years.  Each class has a syllabus that combines technique and vocabulary with the developmental skills appropriate for each level.  The VDS dance program offers an Advanced Dancers Program and a Performing Company, both that center their values around the education of dance.  All of our classes are structured to train dancers with the skills that are age appropriate and with the overall goal of developing a strong and centered body.
The studio also offers birthday parties and a variety of workshops and Summer camps. Dance is an art form in which we find our voice, strength and passion. Through our program we strive to create a balance of structure and creativity by building technical dancers with creative minds and spirits.