Allegro Dance Holds In-Studio Adjudication and Master Classes

On Sunday March 7th our performance company (ADPC) attended their first event of the dance season! We held an in studio adjudication to help our dancers get ready for their upcoming competitions! We used this as a dress rehearsal and also had master classes that day!

We strive to bring in guest teachers throughout the dance season to provide our dancers with the best training possible. ADPC is ready for their first competition at the end of April!

Interested in joining ADPC? We are holding auditions on May 19th. Here’s the info:

May 19th at 6PM

Open to all dancers that will be at least 7 years old by January 2022

Must have Jazz experience.

$10 to audition. For more information please call the studio at 248-808-7274 or email jenn@allegrodancemi.com.

COVID-19 PROCEDURES

As we continue to dance through the COVID-19 Pandemic, our number one priority is to continue to keep our dance families and staff safe. Since restarting in person classes on June 23, 2020, we have run in person classes safely. There has been no evidence of spread at our studios and we are very proud of this! We cannot thank our families enough for being cautious and communicating with us as needed! Please see our current procedures below and do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns! We feel that during these challenging times, giving children a safe outlet to cope with emotions they may not be able to communicate is so important! Dance provides that, as well as a place to safely socialize with kids their own age!

• Temperature checks at the door

• Sanitizing upon entrance and exit

• Masks must be worn by anyone in the building over the age of 4. (This could change depending on recommendations from the CDC and current executive orders)

• Social distancing is enforced

• Class sizes are limited

• The lobby is closed to all parents of children over the age of 5

• New HVAC system installed June 2020

• Door knobs, light switches, cubbies and benches cleaned every hour

• Ballet barres are cleaned after every use

• Thorough cleaning of the studio is done daily

• All families are asked to follow guidance from the local health department should they experience an exposure. Please notify us of any exposures so we can act appropriately.

• Please do not come to class if your dancer has a fever or is experiencing any symptoms that could be related to COVID.

• Please Zoom into class if your child was exposed to COVID or is running a temperature

• Each family always has the option to utilize Zoom instead of attending in studio should your comfort level change

We look forward to working with your child safely!

Professional Disney Dancer Teaching For Allegro Dance!

Welcome Rachel Cozart to Allegro Dance! She was dance captain on Disney Cruise Lines until COVID halted cruise ship travel. Currently back home in Michigan for the time being, Rachel will be teaching the following classes for us! Our dancers will love her friendly personality and her passion for dance is contagious!

6 Week 5-7 Year Old Jazz Class VIRTUAL ONLY:

Held via Zoom, Rachel will be teaching class from our studios
Class runs 1/18-2/22, 2021
4:30PM-5:00PM each Monday
$75 per dancer for all 6 classes

6 Week 5-7 Year Old “Frozen” Musical Theatre Class VIRTUAL ONLY:

Held via Zoom, Rachel will be teaching class from our studios
Class runs 1/18-2/22, 2021
5:00PM-5:30PM each Monday
$75 per dancer for all 6 classes
This class will introduce Musical Theatre and will be “Frozen” themed for all 6 classes

*Register the same dancer for both classes and pay $140 instead of $150
*Current Allegro Dance students take $5 off the prices listed above

Frozen Day Camp

Saturday, January 30th
12:15PM-2:15PM
Crafts, dance, indoor snowball fights and story time. This is one of our most popular camps and will surely bring some magic to your child’s winter!
Ages 5-8
$65 per dancer

Matilda Day Camp

Saturday, February 13th
12:15PM-2:15PM
This is a musical theatre/dance camp! Two hours of dance fun with Miss Rachel!
Ages 5-8
$60/dancer

Hip-Hop Classes Coming to Allegro Dance!

Hip-Hop classes now offered at Allegro Dance!

Thursdays 4:45PM-5:30PM Hip-Hop for Beginners!
Class starts 1/14, runs through May and will not participate in the Spring recital this year.
Ages 7-10
$63 per month

Hip-Hop for Experienced Dancers
Saturdays 11:15-12:00
Class starts 1/16, runs through May and will not participate in the Spring recital this year.
Ages 8-12
Dancers must have some experience although Hip-Hop experience is not necessary
$63 per month

Welcome Progressing Ballet Technique to Allegro Dance!

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best. One of the important elements used in the PBT method is muscle memory which helps to improve students' understanding of core stability, weight placement and alignment. Each exercise in the PBT program has been developed with care and guidance by Marie Walton-Mahon alongwith a team of physiotherapists.

Miss Jenn is excited about bringing PBT to Allegro Dance this Fall! She received her certification in the PBT method on May 17, 2020. The students will love this method and the technical results and injury prevention it provides!

Allegro Dance Goes Virtual!

All of us at Allegro Dance are missing our dance families so much during this difficult time of quarantine due to COVID 19. Today we launched virtual privates as a way to stay connected to our students and to help them continue to improve and move while they are stuck at home! Miss Jenn loved seeing some of her dedicated students and working with them even if it was over a computer. If you are interested in a virtual private during this tough time, please email us at jenn@allegrodancemi.com. We cannot wait to see ALL of our dancers back at the studio as soon as possible! Until then, stay positive and keep dancing!

Frozen Dance Camp

Dance the holiday blues away during this two hour day camp! Your dancer will transform into Elsa as we learn Ballet and do “Frozen” themed crafts!

$60/dancer. Ages 4-6 (3.5 with permission from instructor if already enrolled at Allegro Dance).

"Madeline" Cast Announced!

Congratulations to the following dancers on receiving a role in our Spring 2020 performance of “Madeline”! Thank you to all dancers that auditioned this year! Keep working hard!

Isla H.
Meghan H.
Maria B.
Isabella F.
Maria T.
Adriana P.
Maddy B.
Emmalynn M.
Grace B.
Bella S.
Hadassah H.
Presely P.
Caroline A.
Lyra G.

Congratulations to Meghan for being chosen as our Madeline!!

Zumbini is coming to our studio!

Zumbini, the ultimate family bonding experience is coming to Allegro Dance! Taught by Sophia Shamoon, Zumbini is for children ages 0-5. Created by Zumba and Baby First, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skills, and emotional development all while creating the ultimate bonding experience for families!

This is a 6 week class on Tuesdays from 11/5-12/10 and runs 11:30am-12:15pm. The cost is $135. $100 for each additional sibling. This price includes a Zumbini bundle which includes 20 original songs, songbook with lyrics and parenting tips, and a corresponding plush doll designed to continue the fun and learning at home!

To register enroll here http://app3.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=529109 or call us at 248-808-7274.

Bring A Friend Week!!

Bring a friend to dance week starts October 7th-October 12. Dancers are able to bring a friend to class during this week. Their friend will need to be in the age group of the class they will be attending. Each child is allowed to bring only 1 friend. We do fun things in class to celebrate friendship! Since many of our classes are already at max capacity, if at all possible, please bring the buddy with you so we don't have double the parents sitting in the already crowded lobby. :)