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.
Master Class with Pure Existence Ann Arbor
Meghan Scheppelman, Associate Director of Contemporary Company Pure Existence will be at our studio to teach an hour long Contemporary class for dancers ages 8-11!
This is a great experience for Ballet and Jazz dancers! Dancers will get to work with a master instructor in Contemporary Dance! This class is $30/dancer or $25/dancer when you enroll by 10/1.
A little bit about Meghan:
Meghan began her dance training in 2003 in Jackson, MI. She has been dancing with Pure Existence, a professional dance company based in Ann Arbor, since its premiere in 2012. Meghan also serves as the Associate Director of the company and began, directing the pre-professional company, X2, in 2016. She currently works as an instructor/choreographer at DanceXplosion, in Milan and P&P Dance Centre, in Belleville, She is a member of Dance Masters of Michigan and has choreographed for many young artists in Michigan including X2 and Ann Arbor Dance Classics Her work has been presented at RADFest in Kalamazoo and American College Dance Association among others. Meghan graduated in 2016 summa cum laude from Eastern Michigan University earning her BS in Studio Management. Throughout her college years, Meghan performed and trained under many notable choreographers such as Wendi Dubois, Holly Hobbs, Jillian Hopper, Sherry Jerome-Wilkinson, Thayer Jonutz, Kathy King, Erik Abbott-Main, Travis Staton-Marrero, Joanna McNamara, Jodie Randolph, and Ali Woerner. Meghan has performed numerous works at ACDA and presented works there in 2015 & 2016. Meghan has a passion for teaching and choreographing and is excited to continue her journey as a professional in Michigan.
"Madeline" the Ballet Auditions
Allegro Dance Ballet Ensemble will be performing the Ballet “Madeline” for our Spring 2020 performance! We are auditioning Ballet dancers with previous training to perform with us! Please email jenn@allegrodancemi.com with any questions. Cost to audition is $10 cash. All dancers are welcome and must be enrolled in Ballet classes at their home studio to audition.
1PM-2PM Dancers ages 7-9. Please wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and have your hair secured back in a neat bun. Dancers in our pre-professional program- please wear your level colored leotard.
2:15-3:15PM Dancers ages 10 and up. Please wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and have your hair secured back in a neat bun. Dancers in our pre-professional program- please wear your level colored leotard. If you are already on Pointe, please bring your Pointe shoes!
Rehearsals for the performance will be Saturdays 12:30-2:30 starting in January. Exact date TBD. Closer to the performance rehearsals may be lengthened.
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. :)
Open House
Stop by on August 13th from 4:30-7:30 to see our space and meet the owner and office manager! They will be there to answer any questions you may have about our dance program. Special discounts will be available, raffles will be held, and if you need to get fit for dance shoes you will be able to do that as well! We look forward to talking to you!
Complimentary Classes at Allegro Dance!
Come see why Allegro Dance has quickly become the go to studio in Oakland County for quality dance training! We are a boutique dance studio that teaches proper technique in a safe, supportive dance environment. We help your child develop artistry while building their confidence both inside and outside of the studio!
All of our classes are taught by highly qualified adult teachers with years of experience. Many of our classes also have a classroom assistant to help the class run smoothly.
On Monday, August 12th, we will host the following complimentary dance classes. If you would like to reserve your child’s spot, please email jenn@allegrodancemi.com or give us a call at 248.808.7274. Space is limited. This is a great opportunity to come see our studio and make sure we are a good fit for your family before committing to the season!
Complimentary Classes:
Monday, 8/12 4:45-5:15, 3-4 year olds (Creative Movement)
Monday, 8/12 5:15-5:45, 5-7 year olds (Ballet)
Monday, 8/12 5:45-6:15, 8-10 year olds (Ballet)
Open Pre-Professional Ballet Classes May 13th-17th, 2019!
Do you have a Ballet dancer interested in seeing what our pre-professional program is all about? During the week of May 13th-17th, our pre-professional classes are open to Ballet dancers complimentary. Email or call us to reserve a spot in one of our pre-pro classes to see if our program is a good fit for your dancer! "Madeline" Ballet auditions are coming up this Fall and we would love to get to know your Ballet dancer!
2018-2019 Pre-Professional Ballet Levels 1 and 2
Wider Selection of Classes at Allegro Dance Added!
Allegro Dance will turn 3 in April and we are so proud of the studio it has become and the families it has welcomed! We launched our website in April 2016 and by August 2016 we ran our first Swan Lake Ballet Camp. In September 2016, we opened our doors for our first official season of dance. At that time, we had 6 weekly classes on the schedule and finished our first season with 21 kids. Now almost 3 years later and with a remodeled space to enjoy, we are finishing our 3rd full season of classes with 30 weekly classes and 405 students!! Wow!
As we continue to grow and open registration up for the 2019-2020 dance season, it is exciting for us to be able to add new class options and levels for our students. Here’s what is coming for the 2019-2020 season:
10-13 year old classes in Tap, Jazz and Ballet
Leaps and Turns class for Ballet and Jazz dancers ages 7 and up
A third level to our pre-professional Ballet program
33 weekly classes for you to choose from
Adult dance classes
Allegro Dance Ballet Ensemble’s first full length Ballet production in Spring 2020
A closed circuit camera system displayed on our TV in the lobby for easy viewing of classes for parents
New dance floor coming Summer 2019!
Weekly Summer 2019 classes
Thank YOU for your loyalty, enthusiasm, support and word of mouth referrals! Because of YOU, our dream of offering premier dance training in Oakland County is a reality! We cannot wait to see all of your children continue to develop into confident dancers! We are only just beginning and cannot wait to see what the future holds!
Thank you for dancing with us!
Jenn Montie
Owner/Director
Get ready to sign up for next season!
Registration for the next dance season will be here before you know it! We are excited for the next season and all the new classes we will be adding. Do not forget for currently enrolled students registration will start on March 20th. Registration will open to the public on March 27th. Classes fill up quickly, so do not wait! Also, remember those that register for the 2019-2020 dance season first will be able to purchase recital tickets and seats 1st for the recital! Please let us know if you have any questions about class placement!
Click here for our 2019-2020 dance season schedule!
Dance Class to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Dance for a cure and help to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! Ms. Emma is involved with the Miss Michigan Organization and is very passionate about helping children. Join us for a Contemporary Jazz class on Wednesday, March 13th from 6-6:45pm! Open to All dancers ages 7 and up!
This class is a donation class. You can make a donation of any size here: https://missamericaforkids.org/Contestant/emmaseidel
Please email jenn@allegrodancemi.com to reserve your child's spot.
Here are some awesome facts about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals:
-CMNH makes sure that all of the donated funds stay local which means every donation helps kids and families in our community!
-62 children enter a CMNH hospital every MINUTE!
-1 and 10 children in North America are treated by Children's Miracle Network Professionals each year