For the Love of Dance Studio - Dance studio in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania
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For the Love of Dance Studio

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20630 Route 19

Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania 16066

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
29 programs

About For the Love of Dance Studio

For the Love of Dance Studio, nestled in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania, invites dancers of all ages and skill levels to discover their passion for movement. Building on nearly three decades of experience, formerly as Taylor & Company Dance Studio, the studio is now under the direction of Lori Korn, a seasoned instructor with over 20 years of dedicated experience. Miss Lori's commitment is to make dance accessible to everyone, from toddlers as young as two to adults up to eighty. The studio offers a comprehensive and diverse curriculum, encompassing foundational styles such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop, alongside expressive Contemporary and Modern dance forms, as well as Acro. Young dancers begin with 'First Steps' classes focusing on creative movement, while 'Next Steps' provides beginner to intermediate training. Advanced students can refine their technique in 'Bravo' level classes, preparing them for the elite 'FTLODS Company.' This competitive program, open to dancers aged 6 and up, offers intense training, competition experience, and invaluable performance opportunities. The studio also hosts special programs like the 'ANNUAL SUMMER INTENSIVE' and events such as the 'MY VALENTINE & ME DANCE CLASS.' The talented teaching team, including Catherine Elser, Brittany Rohm, Miranda Sparacino, Nikki Rawding, and Tiah Dugan, is dedicated to fostering a joyous, inclusive, and supportive environment. Whether you are currently training, returning to dance after a break, or embarking on your journey for the first time, For the Love of Dance Studio emphasizes personal growth and the happiness that dance brings, ensuring a positive experience for every student.

Styles offered at For the Love of Dance Studio

Programs from For the Love of Dance Studio

29 programs available

Classes

Parents Night Out
$25.00

Drop your kids off for a night of holiday FUN while you enjoy a night out! Open to students, siblings & friends ages 6 & up. Includes pizza, games, dancing, crafts, Christmas movies & more! Limited Spots available - please RSVP!

Senior

Pre-teen & Teen

Eligible for experience, 2-4 competitions, 4-6 group dances, solo/duo eligible. Must enroll in the company/unlimited classes at the Bravo level. ELIGIBLE FOR EXPERIENCE 2-4 COMPETITIONS 4-6 GROUP DANCES SOLO/DUO ELIGIBLE MUST ENROLL IN THE COMPANY/UNLIMITED CLASSES AT THE BRAVO LEVEL

Junior

Eligible for experience, 2-4 competitions, 4-6 group dances, solo/duo eligible. Must enroll in the company/unlimited classes at the Bravo level. ELIGIBLE FOR EXPERIENCE 2-4 COMPETITIONS 4-6 GROUP DANCES SOLO/DUO ELIGIBLE MUST ENROLL IN THE COMPANY/UNLIMITED CLASSES AT THE BRAVO LEVEL

Mini

Eligible for experience, 2-3 competitions, 2-4 group dances, Solo/duo eligible. Must enroll in the company/unlimited classes at the Bravo level. ELIGIBLE FOR EXPERIENCE 2-3 COMPETITIONS 2-4 GROUP DANCES SOLO/DUO ELIGIBLE MUST ENROLL IN THE COMPANY/UNLIMITED CLASSES AT THE BRAVO LEVEL

Debut

Eligible for experience, 2-3 competitions, 2-4 group dances, Solo/duo eligible. Must enroll in the company/unlimited classes at the Bravo level. ELIGIBLE FOR EXPERIENCE 2-3 COMPETITIONS 2-4 GROUP DANCES SOLO/DUO ELIGIBLE MUST ENROLL IN THE COMPANY/UNLIMITED CLASSES AT THE BRAVO LEVEL

Company Teams

Eligible for experience, 1 competition, 1 group dance, not eligible for solo. Must enroll in 2 or more hours per week of First Steps/Next Steps classes + 1.5 hour of debut company classes. ELIGIBLE FOR EXPERIENCE 1 COMPETITION 1 GROUP DANCE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SOLO MUST ENROLL IN 2 OR MORE HOURS PER WEEK OF FIRST STEPS/NEXT STEPS CLASSES + 1.5 HOUR OF DEBUT COMPANY CLASSES

ACRO

We teach acro - short for “acrobatics or acro dance”, is “hard floor” tumbling that can be integrated into dance. Gymnastics is “sprung floor” tumbling to create more lift that incorporates balance beam, bars, pommel horse - none of which are included in acro. In acro you will develop flexibility and strength while learning skills such as backbends, walkovers and tumbling. WE TEACH ACRO - SHORT FOR “ACROBATICS OR ACRO DANCE”, IS “HARD FLOOR” TUMBLING THAT CAN BE INTEGRATED INTO DANCE. GYMNASTICS IS “SPRUNG FLOOR” TUMBLING TO CREATE MORE LIFT THAT INCORPORATES BALANCE BEAM, BARS, POMMEL HORSE - NONE OF WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN ACRO. IN ACRO YOU WILL DEVELOP FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH WHILE LEARNING SKILLS SUCH AS BACKBENDS, WALKOVERS AND TUMBLING

PRE-POINTE/POINTE

CONTEMPORARY/MODERN

A creative and expressive class to experiment with movement and artistic expression. Develops dancers dynamics while working their technique, flexibility and connection. A CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE CLASS TO EXPERIMENT WITH MOVEMENT AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. DEVELOPS DANCERS DYNAMICS WHILE WORKING THEIR TECHNIQUE, FLEXIBILITY AND CONNECTION

HIP HOP

Focuses on groove and style from foundational hip hop as well as contemporary hip hop styles. Footwork, tricks, freestyle and performance are incorporated into this expressive and energetic class. FOCUSES ON GROOVE AND STYLE FROM FOUNDATIONAL HIP HOP AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY HIP HOP STYLES. FOOTWORK, TRICKS, FREESTYLE AND PERFORMANCE ARE INCORPORATED INTO THIS EXPRESSIVE AND ENERGETIC CLASS

TAP

Designed to develop rhythm, timing and musicality through the use of your feet as a percussive instrument. DESIGNED TO DEVELOP RHYTHM, TIMING AND MUSICALITY THROUGH THE USE OF YOUR FEET AS A PERCUSSIVE INSTRUMENT

JAZZ

Develops technique and skill from Broadway and more contemporary styles. Teaches a variety of skills from turns and leaps to improvisation and performance skills. DEVELOPS TECHNIQUE AND SKILL FROM BROADWAY AND MORE CONTEMPORARY STYLES. TEACHES A VARIETY OF SKILLS FROM TURNS AND LEAPS TO IMPROVISATION AND PERFORMANCE SKILLS

BALLET

Foundational to many styles of dance. Classes typically consist of barre (stretch), center (exercises to develop strength and control), adagio (slow movement focused on balance, flexibility and fluidity), allegro (fast and lively movements to include jumps, leaps and quick movements) and reverence (final movements as a gesture of respect and gratitude towards your teacher and fellow dancers). FOUNDATIONAL TO MANY STYLES OF DANCE. CLASSES TYPICALLY CONSIST OF BARRE (STRETCH), CENTER (EXERCISES TO DEVELOP STRENGTH AND CONTROL), ADAGIO (SLOW MOVEMENT FOCUSED ON BALANCE, FLEXIBILITY AND FLUIDITY), ALLEGRO (FAST AND LIVELY MOVEMENTS TO INCLUDE JUMPS, LEAPS AND QUICK MOVEMENTS) AND REVERENCE (FINAL MOVEMENTS AS A GESTURE OF RESPECT AND GRATITUDE TOWARDS YOUR TEACHER AND FELLOW DANCERS)

STRETCH & STRENGTH

These classes are designed to condition dancers for all styles of dance. A portion of the class will focus on stretch and flexibility while another portion will work control and strength. Highly recommended for advanced dancers or those wanting to move up! THESE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO CONDITION DANCERS FOR ALL STYLES OF DANCE. A PORTION OF THE CLASS WILL FOCUS ON STRETCH AND FLEXIBILITY WHILE ANOTHER PORTION WILL WORK CONTROL AND STRENGTH. *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ADVANCED DANCERS OR THOSE WANTING TO MOVE UP!

ACRO

Beginner/intermediate acro & light tumbling. Beginner/intermediate acro & light tumbling

HIP HOP

High-energy & full of fun! Learn basic hip hop/street style skills in a supportive & upbeat environment. No experience needed! High-energy & full of fun! LEARN BASIC HIP HOP/STREET STYLE SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE & UPBEAT ENVIRONMENT. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

COMBO BALLET/TAP/JAZZ

Dancers will learn foundations while building upon skills learned in first steps. New dancers are welcome! Dancers will learn foundations while building upon skills learned in first steps. NEW DANCERS ARE WELCOME!

YOUTH ACRO

Basic beginner acro skills. Basic beginner acro skills

YOUTH HIP HOP

Our most popular class with basic hip hop/street style skills. Our most popular class with basic hip hop/street style skills

YOUTH COMBO

Continued foundations in ballet, tap, jazz 30 minutes per subject. Continued foundations in ballet, tap, jazz 30 minutes per subject

YOUTH DANCE 6-9 YEARS OLD

Must be 6 by the start of fall classes. Must be 6 by the start of fall classes

KINDER HIP HOP

Move & groove in our beginner hip hop to learn coordination & rhythm in one of our most popular classes. Move & groove in our beginner hip hop to learn coordination & rhythm in one of our most popular classes

KINDER JAZZ + ACRO

Twirl & tumble with all the fun! Twirl & tumble with all the fun!

KINDER BALLET + TAP

Learning our foundations with basic ballet & tap. Learning our foundations with basic ballet & tap

KINDER DANCE 4-6 YEARS OLD

Get ready to explore different styles of dance! Must be 4 at the start of fall classes - GET READY TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT STYLES OF DANCE!

PRESCHOOL DANCE 3-4 YEARS OLD

Creative movement with an introduction to ballet & tap. Creative movement with an introduction to ballet & tap

LITTLES DANCE 2-4 YEARS OLD

Creative movement full of imagination & fun! Perfect for first time dancers. Consists of creative movement full of imagination & fun! PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME DANCERS

FREE CLASSES FOR KIDS & ADULTS


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact For the Love of Dance Studio?

Call For the Love of Dance Studio at (724) 504-5912 or visit https://www.fortheloveofdancestudio.com/.

How much do classes cost at For the Love of Dance Studio?

Classes at For the Love of Dance Studio start at $25.

Does For the Love of Dance Studio have evening hours?

Yes, For the Love of Dance Studio offers evening hours. Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM.

What city is For the Love of Dance Studio in?

For the Love of Dance Studio is in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania.

What is For the Love of Dance Studio's phone number?

Reach For the Love of Dance Studio directly at (724) 504-5912.