DancExcel - Dance studio in Gary, Indiana
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DancExcel

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2345 Richard Gordon Hatcher Boulevard

Gary, Indiana 46404

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
4 programs

About DancExcel

DancExcel, the Champion Center for Creative Arts Education located in Gary, Indiana, was established in 2004 by Dr. Dionne Champion and Ms. Sherice Grant. Dedicated to fostering artistic talent across all ages, DancExcel provides professional-level fundamental training in dance, music, and theater. Our comprehensive dance curriculum emphasizes building strong foundations and encouraging self-expression through a diverse range of styles, including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern Dance (integrating Dunham, Horton, and Fagan techniques), Musical Theater, and Tap. Instructors such as Denzel Smith and Nicholas Brokemond guide students, cultivating discipline, passion for the arts, and crucial life skills like focus, coordination, confidence, and perseverance. We believe that movement and art-centered learning, which connects movement principles to academic skills, equips individuals with the strategies for success in both academic and personal pursuits. DancExcel cultivates a supportive, family-like atmosphere, creating a safe and loving community where children can explore their potential and express themselves, truly embodying our motto, 'D.A.N.C.E. (Develop Academic Needs through Creative Expression).'

Styles offered at DancExcel

Programs from DancExcel

4 programs available

Classes

Modern Dance

The class utilizes a unique approach, blending techniques (Dunham, Horton, and Fagan) which are integrated to build strength and flexibility. Horton technique emphasizes a whole body, anatomical approach to dance that enables unrestricted, dramatic freedom of expression. Afro-Caribbean technique created by Katherine Dunham fuses the polyrhythmic dance styles of Caribbean and African cultures with European-style ballet. Fagan technique also draws on elements of ballet, modern, and Afro-Caribbean styles in a way that is designed to build physical and mental strength in dancers.

Ballet

Ballet helps dancers create a firm dance foundation focused on physical discipline, general body awareness, and control. Dancers study both technique and terminology, develop core body strength, port de bras, and correct turn out based on anatomy and muscular development. All ballet classes stress correct placement (body alignment), and correct classical ballet technique. Class level is determined by the instructor, and is based on an individual assessment when the student takes a trial class. All students receive corrections during class to help them advance.

Creative Movement

Creative Movement develops motor skills and musicality to help young dancers prepare for formal technique classes. Dance activities are sensitive to young dancers’ physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Using dance elements of tempo, levels, and dynamics, they begin to explore their own creativity, self-expression, and fundamental movement skills.

Hip Hop

This class teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality, and hip hop choreography. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced class. Dancers develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact DancExcel?

Call DancExcel at (219) 944-8066 or visit https://www.dxchampioncenter.org/.

Does DancExcel have Saturday classes?

Yes, DancExcel is open Saturdays: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

What is the best way to contact DancExcel?

The quickest way is to call (219) 944-8066 or visit https://www.dxchampioncenter.org/.

Does DancExcel have a website?

Yes, you can find DancExcel online at https://www.dxchampioncenter.org/.

What are DancExcel's hours?

DancExcel is open Monday: 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Friday: 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.