Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy - Dance studio in Farmington, New Mexico
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Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy

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2501 East 20th Street

Farmington, New Mexico 87401

Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
15 programs

About Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy

Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy, located in Farmington, New Mexico, offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages and abilities. Our diverse curriculum spans a wide array of genres, including Ballet (Checchetti, American Ballet, and Russian techniques), Hip Hop (pop & lock, Bboy/Bgirl, waving), Jazz (classical, Broadway/Fosse, Jazz funk & Pop Jazz), Tap (classical, hoofing), Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical (Graham, Limon, Horton techniques), Acrobatics, Salsa, Bachata, Ballroom (Cha Cha, Swing), Belly Dance, Flamenco, Zumba, K-Pop, Musical Theater, Line Dancing, and Irish Step Dance. We provide a positive, structured, and family-oriented environment where dancers can build confidence and skill. Our dedicated instructors, including Amanda Montoya, Olivia Seppi Dulany, Kai Garcia, Ashleigh Randazzo, Ava Randazzo, Melody Hernandez, Lindy Matthews, Serena Nunez, Brittany Nickerson, Sam Chavez, Angelina Randazzo, Chandler Paxson, DeLany Denio, Jermey J. Edmonson, Mark Yerkey, and Ryan Chavez, bring passion and diverse expertise. They develop curriculum in conjunction with the owner and participate in master classes to enhance their skills. For aspiring performers, the audition-based Dance Connection Competition Team (#DCCT) offers travel and intensive training. Placement is determined by individual progress, ensuring each dancer is challenged appropriately. Miss Amanda is the primary contact for dance inquiries and auditions, while Miss Amelia handles administrative and billing questions. Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy fosters a strong sense of community and provides a nurturing space for dancers to develop their artistry.

Programs from Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy

15 programs available

Classes

Irish Step Dance

Initially may be taught in soft-shoe, as students advance into jig(hard)shoes more advanced skills will be taught as well. This genre was developed after "Riverdance" was welcomed into the stage. This is a high impact style of dance and requires good ballet technique foundation.

Ballroom Dance

This class is high energy and incorporates rhythmic lain style dances such as Cha Cha, swing and salsa.

Circus-Hoops-Flow Dance

combines multiple dance styles some being jazz, acro, lyrical and modernist Circus arts with prop manipulation. This class will be utilizing Circus hula Hoops as well as juggling balls and scarves. Props will be provided and used in class only.

POM

Works to develop sharp skills of jazz, use of teamwork, visual aid of poms work. dancers will work on flexibility and learn combinations with poms and skills of dance moves.

Basics 1 and Basics 2

All ballet/tap combo. classes focus on basics necessary for the genre of dance. In Ballet dancers will learn termonolgy and skill such as eleve, plie, tendu, chasset, jumps, skipping, hopping, partner work. Tap will be introduced with educaitonon parts of the tap shoe, how to control sound and basic sills, of ball, heel, toe, tip, shuffle, shuffle combinations, and digs, terminology will also be a focus. Children in These classes will also learn classroom etiquette and work towards increasing attention span.

Acro for Dance/DanceAcro

Our Acro for dance/Dance Acro classes focus on strong and correct execution of basic skills of gymnastics such as hand stands, head stands, cartwheels, rolls, bridges, strength holds and strengthening exercises and how they are incorporated into dance movement. As the levels advance skill such as limbers, kick overs, cartwheel variations, roundoff, handsprings, flips, & ariels are taught and perfected and integrated into dance movement. Our more advanced classes include aspects of all above mentioned worked into circuits and combinations. Our instructor and assistants are highly trained in spotting.

Stretch/strengthen and/or Variations class

These classes focus on specific skills for strengthening and conditioning muscle groups for dancers and working towards flexibility goals. Variations focus on progression of movement for Ballet, Jazz, or contemporary Combinations and may be built upon each week.

Jazz

Our jazz curriculum is technique focused with strong emphasis from classical jazz dance "father" Luigi. Classes also include classical broadway/fosse style as well as skills from more current styles of Jazz funk & Pop Jazz. These classes focus on skills of leaps, kicks, turns, combinations, and isolations.

Modern/Contemporary/Lyrical

Our curriculum for these styles include modern basics from the following techniques: Graham, Limon, and Horton. Each level will focus on curriculum skillset and work towards achievement and proficiency for each skill.

Tap

Our tap curriculum consists of a strong foundation in classical tap as well as education in hoofing style. An example of basic skills include shuffle, flap, tip, heel, ball, ball-change, times steps, and more complex combinations of movements.

Ballet

Our ballet curriculum includes technique from Chechetti, American Ballet, and Russian. Each level of ballet has a set curriculum (distributed the first week of class) and works to achieve all skill set throughout the year.

Hip Hop

Our hip hop classes include basics of pop & Lock, Bboy/Bgirl (break dancing), & waving. Hip Hop classes also include current trends/styles in hip hop and incorporate learning combinations, battling, & Free Style.

Contemporary

Come prepared to demonstrate a variety of dance skills and learn combos in Jazz, hip hop, and contemporary.

Hip Hop

Come prepared to demonstrate a variety of dance skills and learn combos in Jazz, hip hop, and contemporary.

Jazz

Come prepared to demonstrate a variety of dance skills and learn combos in Jazz, hip hop, and contemporary.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy?

Call Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy at (575) 405-8286 or visit http://www.danceconnectionnm.com/.

What is the best way to contact Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy?

The quickest way is to call (575) 405-8286 or visit http://www.danceconnectionnm.com/.

What are Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy's hours?

Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy is open Tuesday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM, Wednesday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM, Thursday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM.

Does Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy have evening hours?

Yes, Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy offers evening hours. Tuesday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM, Wednesday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM, Thursday: 3:30 - 6:30 PM.

What is Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy's phone number?

Reach Dance Connection LLC-Dance Academy directly at (575) 405-8286.