Tooele Valley Academy of Dance - Dance studio in Tooele, Utah
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Tooele Valley Academy of Dance

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287-299 North Main Street

Tooele, Utah 84074

21 programs

About Tooele Valley Academy of Dance

Tooele Valley Academy of Dance (TVAD), nestled in Tooele, Utah, is a distinguished non-profit organization dedicated to fostering excellence in dance for students of all ages and backgrounds. Founded in August 2007 as the "Stansbury Park School of Ballet" by Sarah Westhora, and later evolving with co-founder Andrew Pankratz, TVAD offers a comprehensive dance education with a strong emphasis on classical ballet technique. The curriculum cultivates strength, rhythm, poise, and expression, alongside personal and social integrity and confidence. TVAD welcomes dancers of all healthy physiques and abilities, ensuring access to dedicated instructors, ambitious goals, a supportive community, and performance stages. Beyond ballet, students can explore Lyrical and Contemporary dance styles. The distinguished faculty includes Christina Christiansen, Colee Saling, Andrea Rawlings, Saige Labbee, Christin Saling, and Aftyn Overy. TVAD provides high-caliber performance opportunities, including full-length ballets each semester, and special programs like the Pointe Corp for advanced dancers. As a non-profit, TVAD is committed to making professional dance accessible through public support and need-based scholarships, enriching the cultural landscape of Tooele Valley with classical, creative, and captivating performances.

Styles offered at Tooele Valley Academy of Dance

Programs from Tooele Valley Academy of Dance

21 programs available

Classes

Contemporary Class

Dancers in Contemporary class may wear leggings and a flowy top, or the standard ballet class dress code. Ballet flats are still required.

Male Variations & Partnering Classes
$20 per semester registration fee for males with no additional tuition assessed.

Male Variations & Partnering Classes are for males aged 12+ and require no additional tuition assessed.

Private Lessons

Private Lessons are available for personalized instruction, with limited availability from instructors.

School year Private Lessons are available when workable with the class schedule. Summer Private Lessons are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lyrical

Lyrical dance classes are offered periodically, blending ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles.

Pas de Deux

Pas de Deux classes are offered periodically, focusing on partnering techniques in ballet.

Variations

Variations classes are offered periodically, focusing on learning and performing solo dance sequences.

Conditioning

Conditioning classes are offered periodically to improve dancers' strength, flexibility, and stamina.

Pointe Technique

Pointe Technique classes are offered periodically for dancers who are ready to train en pointe.

Pre pointe Technique

Pre pointe Technique classes are offered periodically to prepare dancers for pointe work.

Renverse

Renverse ballet technique classes are offered for teen and older students, based upon evaluation.

Releve

Releve ballet technique classes are offered for teen and older students, based upon evaluation.

Pique

Pique ballet technique classes are offered for teen and older students, based upon evaluation.

Battement

Battement ballet technique classes are offered for teen and older students, based upon evaluation.

Glissade

Glissade ballet technique classes are offered for teen and older students, based upon evaluation.

Developpe

Developpe classes are for youth ages 10-12, exploring the gradual unfolding of the leg in ballet technique.

Cambre

Cambre classes are available for youth ages 9-11, focusing on balletic port de bras and torso movements.

Frappe

Frappe classes are for youth ages 8-10, incorporating dynamic ballet exercises to enhance strength and agility.

Dégagé

Dégagé classes are offered for ages 7-9, building upon foundational ballet steps and improving precision.

Tendu

Tendu classes are available for ages 6-8, focusing on specific ballet footwork and leg movements.

Plie

Plie classes are designed for ages 5-7, introducing foundational ballet movements and techniques.

Preparatory Ballet

Preparatory Ballet classes are offered for ages 4-5, focusing on fundamental ballet techniques to build a strong foundation.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Tooele Valley Academy of Dance?

Call Tooele Valley Academy of Dance at (435) 241-8964 or visit http://www.tvadance.org/.

Does Tooele Valley Academy of Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Tooele Valley Academy of Dance online at http://www.tvadance.org/.

What is the best way to contact Tooele Valley Academy of Dance?

The quickest way is to call (435) 241-8964 or visit http://www.tvadance.org/.

What city is Tooele Valley Academy of Dance in?

Tooele Valley Academy of Dance is in Tooele, Utah.

What is Tooele Valley Academy of Dance's phone number?

Dial (435) 241-8964 to speak with Tooele Valley Academy of Dance.