Ignite Dance Academy - Dance studio in Antwerp, Ohio
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Ignite Dance Academy

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211 South Main Street

Antwerp, Ohio 45813

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
19 programs

About Ignite Dance Academy

Ignite Dance Academy, nestled in Antwerp, Ohio, offers a vibrant and comprehensive dance education designed to foster a passion for movement in students of all ages. Founded by Allison Banks, a seasoned professional with extensive training and performance experience, Ignite Dance Academy prioritizes high-quality technical instruction, emphasizing foundational ballet technique as the cornerstone for developing strong, versatile dancers. Beginning in the fall of 2024 at Studio 211, the academy boasts a diverse curriculum that includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Acrobatic classes. Allison's impressive dance journey began at age three, leading to intensive training with the Fort Wayne Ballet for over 30 hours weekly and participation with prestigious ballet companies. Her expertise, spanning various ballet methods, modern, jazz, musical theater, lyrical, tap, and contemporary styles, is seamlessly integrated into the studio's curriculum. Ignite Dance Academy caters to the youngest movers with Parent-Tot creative movement classes for toddlers aged 1-3 and their caregivers, and extends its offerings to preschoolers, elementary-aged children, and adults. The academy is dedicated to nurturing talent, building strength, flexibility, and confidence through engaging instruction and exciting performance opportunities, serving as an accessible and enriching dance experience for the Antwerp community.

Styles offered at Ignite Dance Academy

Programs from Ignite Dance Academy

19 programs available

Classes

Contemporary

Parent-Tot Movement Classes

For toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregivers

Acro

Lyrical

Musical Theater

Jazz

Tap

Ballet

Ages 8-11 & Ages 12+ Jazz, Ballet Tap (1 Hr)

Our ages 8-11 and 12+ classes will teach students the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz. They will learn terminology and proper technique through barre, center, and across the floor exercises. All students involved in these classes will perform in a Christmas performance and the End-of-Year Showcase.

Adult jazz/stretch & tone (1 hr)

This class starts out with a dancers conditioning and finishes with learning spicy jazz choreography. Ages 18 and up.

Adult ballet (45 min)

Adult ballet consists of learning beginner ballet technique at the barre. This class is a great way to get toned and work on flexibility! Ages 18 and up.

Adult tap (45 min)

Learn the basics of tap and have fun learning beginner dances! Ages 18 and up.

Preschool jazz/acro (30 min)

Preschool Jazz/Acro is for ages 3-6. This class is a combination of the basic jazz technique and simple acro tricks. Students will learn somersaults, cartwheels, handstands, chin stands, etc. All students involved in these classes will perform in a Christmas performance and the End-of-Year Showcase.

Acro/Strength & Stretch (1 hr)

This class is for ages 7 and up. Students will work on basic acro skills like front walkovers, back walkovers, aerials, back handsprings, chin stands, elbow stands, etc. The students will work stretches to gain flexibility and do conditioning to build the strength that is a vital part of doing acro.

Lyrical/Contemporary (1 hr)

Contemporary is an expressive form of dance in which we explore the movement of the body and the expression of emotion through dance and the elements around us. We aim to educate our students on multiple professional techniques and encourage them to express their own creativity and grow their movement vocabulary through the use of improvisation. We will focus on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. All students involved in these classes will perform in a Christmas performance and the End-of-Year Showcase.

Musical Theater (1 hr)

Musical theater is a theatrical dance style that includes dancing and acting to songs from Broadway musicals. Students will learn basics of acting, character development while dancing, and using movement to tell a story. All students involved in these classes will perform in a Christmas performance and the End-of-Year Showcase.

Ages 5-7 Jazz, Ballet, Tap (30 min)

These are beginner classes geared to 5-7 year olds meant to teach the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz. Children will learn basic movement and terminology through fun songs, activities, and games. All students involved in these classes will perform in a Christmas performance and the End-of-Year Showcase.

Preschool jazz, ballet, tap (30 min)

Preschool classes are for ages 3-4. Children will learn basic movement and terminology through fun songs, activities, and games. All students involved in these classes will perform in a Christmas performance and the End-of-Year Showcase.

Parent-Tot (30 min)

Does your toddler love to dance? Dance, sing and play with your little one during this exciting half hour class! Parent-tot is a creative movement class for toddlers 1-3 years old. Perfect for the child who still needs a little more time before separating from their caregivers. Parents will participate actively in the class as children learn basic dance steps and terminology through songs, stories, and play.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Ignite Dance Academy?

Call Ignite Dance Academy at (419) 258-0852 or visit http://ignitedanceacademyohio.com/.

What is the best way to contact Ignite Dance Academy?

The quickest way is to call (419) 258-0852 or visit http://ignitedanceacademyohio.com/.

Does Ignite Dance Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find Ignite Dance Academy online at http://ignitedanceacademyohio.com/.

What are Ignite Dance Academy's hours?

Ignite Dance Academy is open Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM.

Does Ignite Dance Academy have evening hours?

Yes, Ignite Dance Academy offers evening hours. Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM.