The Dance Space - Dance studio in Auburn, New York
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The Dance Space

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453 Grant Avenue Road

Auburn, New York 13021

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
17 programs

About The Dance Space

The Dance Space, located in Auburn, New York, cultivates a vibrant environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels, fostering a love for movement and artistic expression. Founded in 2024 by Yvonne Villano-Hassett and Champions For Life, the studio offers a nurturing atmosphere for children to explore their passion for dance and gymnastics. The comprehensive curriculum begins with the 'Tiny Stars Dance Program' for ages 2-4, introducing creative movement and pre-school ballet, building essential coordination and musicality. For ages 5-7, 'Kinder Ballet & Tap' and 'Petite Ballet & Tap' classes lay the groundwork for ballet and tap fundamentals, while 'Kinder/Petite Hip Hop' ignites energy and self-expression. Recreational classes extend to levels 1-4, providing structured training in Ballet/Pointe, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Contemporary, and Lyrical. For students aged 8 and up with ambitions of furthering their dance education, the 'TDS Dance Team' offers opportunities to work with experienced faculty and guest artists, participate in conventions, and compete. The Dance Space is committed to providing personalized guidance, helping each dancer discover their potential and thrive within a supportive community.

Programs from The Dance Space

17 programs available

Classes

Competition Team/Specialty Piece Rehearsals

Competition team and specialty piece rehearsals.

Competition Team Guest Artist/Specialty Piece Rehearsals

Competition team guest artist and specialty piece rehearsals.

Musical Theater

Musical theatre dance classes blend dance technique with theatrical performance. Students learn to express themselves through movement, incorporating various styles like jazz, ballet, and even tap, while also developing strong stage presence and storytelling skills. These classes emphasize acting through dance, connecting with the audience, and portraying characters through movement and facial expressions.

Hip Hop

Hip-hop dance classes offer a high-energy, expressive, and fun way to get moving, focusing on street-style moves and popular music. Classes typically incorporate warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, choreography, and freestyle elements. Students will develop coordination, rhythm, and musicality while building confidence and finding their own unique style.

Jazz

Jazz dance classes offer a dynamic and energetic style blending technique, rhythm, and personal expression.They typically include warm-ups, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations that build strength, flexibility, and coordination, often incorporating popular and trendy steps.Classes cater to various levels, from beginners learning fundamental steps and terminology to advanced dancers refining technique and performance skills.

Modern

Modern dance classes focus on expressive movement, often exploring concepts like fall and release, and emphasizing core strength, flexibility, and musicality. Dancers develop awareness of their bodies in space, using momentum and breath to express emotions and ideas. Classes typically incorporate techniques like floor work, improvisation, and partnering, and may include elements of various modern dance styles.

Tap

Tap dance classes focus on percussive, rhythmic movements. These classes emphasize musicality, precision, and developing a dancer's personal style while learning to create intricate rhythms with their feet. Students will learn basic to advanced steps, terminology, and combinations, often incorporating warm-ups, center work, and traveling exercises.

Ballet/Pointe

Ballet & Pointe classes focus on developing strength, flexibility, and technique through a structured progression of exercises, starting with foundational positions and gradually building to more complex movements. Students learn proper body alignment, posture, and terminology while improving musicality and coordination. Ballet is often considered the foundation for many other dance forms.

Kinder/Petite Hip Hop

Get ready to move and groove in our high-energy Kinder/Petite Hip Hop class, designed for dancers ages 5-7. This fun and engaging class introduces young dancers to the world of hip hop dance, fostering their creativity and self-expression.

Petite Ballet & Tap

Petite Ballet and Tap is a beginner level class that introduces foundational elements of both ballet and tap. In a fun and nurturing environment, students learn basic dance vocabulary, proper technique, and rhythm while developing coordination, balance, and musicality. The class fosters creativity, focus, and the ability to follow directions in a structured setting.

Kinder Ballet & Tap

Kinder Ballet and Tap class is a beginner-level dance class for young children, that introduces them to the fundamental movements and terminology of both ballet and tap. These classes often incorporate creative movement, music, and games to keep young dancers engaged and excited about learning

Pre-School Ballet

Pre-school ballet classes introduce young children to the fundamentals of ballet in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way. These classes focus on building coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and musicality, while fostering a love for dance and movement. They often incorporate creative movement, props, and imaginative play to keep young children entertained and motivated.

Creative Movement Ballet

Creative Movement classes are designed to introduce young children to the joy of dance and movement, focusing on developing coordination, motor skills, and musicality through exploration and play.

Dance Classes

The first day of dance classes for the academic year.

Tiny Stars

Rehearsal time for Tiny Stars.

Saturday 10:00am - 10:45am
Levels 1-4

Rehearsal time for Levels 1-4.

Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
Competition Audition Day

Competition Audition Day for various age groups, including ages 7-9, 10-13, and 14+.

Saturday 9:00am

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The Dance Space?

Call The Dance Space at (315) 252-9305 or visit https://www.thedancespace315.org/.

Is The Dance Space open on weekends?

Yes, The Dance Space is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Does The Dance Space have evening hours?

Yes, The Dance Space offers evening hours. Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Does The Dance Space offer morning classes?

Yes, The Dance Space has morning availability. Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact The Dance Space?

The quickest way is to call (315) 252-9305 or visit https://www.thedancespace315.org/.