Why Choose Us For Dance Classes?

 If most dance studios seem to have

• qualified, friendly teachers
• experience teaching children
• and a big show at the end of the year

aren’t they all pretty much the same? Does it really matter which place you decide to enroll at?

Yes!

There  are 6 main things that can make a huge difference in the quality of  instruction your child receives; the amount of extra work and hassles  the parents must deal with and the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of  being involved with a dance program.

Here are 6 things that every parent should consider before deciding on a dance studio for their child.

What is the dance studios philosophy? Every dance studio starts with an idea & purpose, and if these values align with your own, you can guarantee a successful & enjoyable dance experience!  Our studio's  main goal is to help students develop a love for dance and a  self-confidence that lasts them for a lifetime. Director Jerredi Haucks mission for the studio is “to provide excellent, quality  instruction in a safe and educational environment. We want to develop in  students a love of dance while improving their confidence, perseverance  and concentration. It is our goal to provide our students with a solid dance education that will allow them to pursue dance after graudation!” 

The overall environment of a dance studio is key to your child's  success. The dance studio should be warm and inviting, as well as the  staff. The studio should be clean and well-maintained. The dancing room  should be well-ventilated and spacious, with mirrors covering at least  one entire wall. Your child should be provided with adequate space to  change clothes and easy access to washroom facilities. Certain styles of  dance can put stress on young bones and joints, especially ballet, with  its many leaps and jumps. Look for a professional floor that is  well-cushioned to absorb the shock of jumping. Never allow your child to  attend a dance class on a concrete floor.  

LimeLitez Dance Academy has a  sprung dance floor, which is very important for dancers. This type of  floor helps absorb the impact of dancing and helps keep teachers and  dancers more energized, while greatly aiding in injury prevention. There  are full mirrors throughout the studio to help students observe their  movements while learning and two levels of ballet barres to accommodate  the differing heights of the dancers. The studio is a bright and  spacious place to learn. Our studio also offers viewing times for parents and there is a comfortable waiting area which is used by parents  and young siblings during class times. There are also plenty of off-street parking.

A formal late spring recital is recommended for all children and  should be a satisfying, informative experience for the child and the  families. For all children a chance to perform can be an important and  exhilarating experience.  

Our annual year-end recital is held  before a full-house at the Esplanade Theatre, giving our students the  opportunity to perform publicly with family and friends present. Some  studios may require parents to manage their child’s costumes. This can be  inconvenient and frustrating for parents who are busy. Our studio rents our costumes, so parents do not have to worry about costume hassles.  

How are classes divided--by age or technical ability? Division by age  means that the class is composed of students with different degrees of  ability. If the dance class has fewer students in it each child will  receive more personalized attention, learn more and have more fun. With  younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the  class and make sure each student understands the concepts and  instructions.   

At LimeLitez we feel class size is extremely  important. For 3- 5 year olds our classes have a maximum of 8 children  per class. For ages 6 and up we have a maximum of 12 students per class.  Our classes are divided by both age and technical ability. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are being missed. Our  smaller class size also allows teachers to ensure that students are not  developing bad habits or improper technique.

A dance class should be disciplined, encouraging, and nurturing. Just  as all dance studios are not alike, neither are all dance instructors.  Your choice of dance instructor is crucial to your child's future  success as a dancer. Bad habits learned at a young age are extremely  hard to break. Make a point to check the dance instructor’s  qualifications. 

LimeLitez Dance Acaemy only employs adult teachers who are working towards or have obtained teachers certification with recognized syllabi including the Royal Academy of Dance, ADAPT, Acrobatic Arts & more!  

Click here to see our instructors page. 

In many studios the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and  does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may  suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service  issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the  teacher is in a class. To have a good experience it is important to  choose a studio that can assist you with details like costumes or  schedules, even if a teacher is occupied in a class.  

Our studios have office staff on hand during weekly class times, so you can get immediate assistance.