Releve’ Dance Company, Inc

Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction with an RDC teacher. Requests must be submitted via email to Lindsay Mangione and are subject to studio owner approval and teacher/studio availability. This option requires proven dedication and consistent hard work.

Any additional solo, duet or trio instruction beyond the guaranteed hours will be billed on a half-hour basis. These lessons are subject to availability and must be scheduled with the studio.

Trio Instruction includes 6 hours of guaranteed lessons for three students working together. If a student is interested in a trio for recital or competition, a form request must be submitted to our Studio Director, Lindsay Mangione at the beginning of the season. This option must be earned through proven dedication, consistent hard work, and being a true champion of the RDC way.

Duet Instruction includes 6 hours of guaranteed lessons for two students working together. If a student is interested in a duet for recital or competition, a form request must be submitted to our Studio Director, Lindsay Mangione at the beginning of the season. This option must be earned through proven dedication, consistent hard work, and being a true champion of the RDC way.

Solo Instruction includes 6 hours of guaranteed lessons for an individual wishing to have one-on-one instruction with an RDC teacher. These requests must first be approved by the studio owner and will then be scheduled based on teacher and studio availability. This option must be earned through proven dedication, consistent hard work, and being a true champion of the RDC way.

Acro Dance is a style of dance that combines dance technique with precise acrobatic elements. Properly achieved acrobatic skills can be added to a multitude of dance genres. Acro dance is meant to be softer with the emphasis on lengthening, control and balance. There typically is no sprung floor in acrobatic dance but one learns the ability to articulate tricks with ease and precision. In short, gymnastics is referred to as a sport whereas acro dance is more an art form.

Mommy and Me/Daddy and Me is a partnering class between parent and child. The genre will typically be ballet, tap or beginner jazz. All ages welcome to learn to engage with their parent/child in a brand new and fun atmosphere.

Lyrical/Contemporary is one of the most expressive forms of dance that conveys a story through movement. One must understand modern, jazz, and ballet concepts. Lyrical dance emphasizes more fluid and soft movements, while contemporary dance puts emphasis on improvisations and versatility. Lyrical and Contemporary dance offers a personal journey of self expression and awareness while demanding technical precision.

Hip hop is a high energy, engaging class using dance and fitness. This class incorporates skills from jazz funk, breakdancing, and street dance. This involves level changes including freezes, isolations, and across the floor movements. The popularity of hip hop has evolved over the years and has continued to grow, encouraging dancers of all genres to become involved.

Jazz dance is a popular genre that incorporates style, expression, and technique. It focuses on various body isolations, rhythmic movements, and control. This energetic style requires stamina, and builds muscle tone while incorporating proper technique. Jazz emphasizes musicality and strength while demonstrating moves such as high kicks, high leaps, and powerful turns.

Tap uses a wide variety of footwork and skills to produce rhythm and sound. The mind and body connection happens while students simultaneously learn the basics of tap and more intricate footwork. Tap teaches concentration through counting and listening. This study allows one's ability to move quickly and easily while mastering steps such as shuffles, flaps, and spanks. Tap offers a variety of styles while using different patterns, rhythms, and beats.

Ballet is defined as a theatrical art form involving discipline, repetition, and strength. This form of dance engages all the muscles of the body and mind, while enhancing one's coordination and balance. Ballet requires students to have great patience and persistence throughout their study. This beautiful art form impacts every dance genre in terms of respect, ability, and fluidity. Dedication to this study results in grace and confidence while mastering the proper plie.