The students at The Dance Studio of Fresno are very talented performers with an excitement for dance that will brighten any stage. Our students practice "day in" and "day out", constantly working hard to remember songs, combinations, jumps, and everything else that makes dance come to life onstage. Our students balance school, homework, family, work, and dance - all at the same time.
Our Adult students enjoy the most comprehensive Adult Dance program offered in the Central Valley, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, HipHop, Clogging, Gymnastics and Pilates. The Adults come for a refreshing break from their daily responsibilities and really encourage one another to achieve their best in dance.
The commitment, perseverance and dedication of our students is why The Dance Studio of Fresno is known for having great dancers.
Pictured below are the very talented Senior Elite Dancers who toured Austria and Italy in July 2008. They were one of five companies chosen to represent the U.S. at the Young Tanzsommer Festival. An amazing once-in-a-lifetime Experience!!
Student Profile: Miriam Gittens
Miriam Gittens is a talented young star with a variety of Awards to her credit. Most recently, she won the First in the Teen Division at 2010 West Coast Dance Explosion National Competion. Miriam was selected for this Award from the Top 85 winners of the 16 Regionals, and each dancer was required to audition in Jazz, Ballet and a Solo.
She has also won a variety of awards as a Soloist at Regional Competitions including a First with Youth American Grand Prix (S.F.), a First with New York City Dance Alliance (Santa Clara), and a Third at Youth American Grand Prix (L.A.). In 2006, she earned a Second at the New York City Dance Alliance National Competition.
With scholarships too numerous to list, the most notable is a scholarship earned for Youth American Grand Prix Nationals in New York, and a scholarship to the Orlando Ballet School Summer Intensive. She also recently auditioned for the Gelsey Kirkland Summer Intensive program and was selected from thousands of dancers to attend this very exclusive event, which is limited to a 200 student enrollment.
Performances include participating in a variety of local ballet productions including an appearance as Clara in "Nutcracker" with the Sacramento Ballet; and as Blooper in "Snow White" with the Santa Barbara State Street Ballet.
Watch for the many great things on the horizon for this Rising Star from The Dance Studio of Fresno.