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The Blair Dance
Academy is Altoona's fastest growing private dance school. Established in
2002, the Blair Dance Academy offers dance classes for students of all ages.
The curriculum is designed with the student in mind. The Academy offers
classes for students who like to dance as a recreational activity as well as
a more rigorous curriculum for the more serious student. Open six days a
week, the Blair Dance Academy enables you to choose which classes you would
like to take from ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip hop, modern, lyrical, acro,
and musical theater. The Academy also has a nationally ranked Competitive
Company that offers several performance opportunities throughout the year.
Lesson Information
The Blair Dance
Academy's dance classes range from half hour lessons to three-hour
rehearsals. All of the classes have a dress code that must be followed in
order to maintain the students focus while in the studio. Class levels are
determined by each dancer's individual ability and commitment, not by age.
Placement tests are given to determine the appropriate level for each dancer
in several different classes. According to level, the instructor selects
the appropriate shoes. All classes perform in the annual recital held in
June.
Studio Information
The Blair
Dance Academy, located at 2733 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA on the corner of 6th
Avenue and 28th Street. There is a conveniently located office on the first
floor where you will always find someone to answer any questions or take
payments. The Academy has two large studios. Studio A is 1500 sq ft
air-conditioned with Marley dance flooring and a state of the art sound
system. There is a large observation window for parents to utilize during
classes. Studio B is slightly smaller and has hard wood flooring and a full
wall of mirrors. The Academy also has a large dressing room with separate
changing stalls for students to prepare for classes and a private homework
area for those that need to study in-between classes. They also have a
lounge located in the bottom level of the Academy. In the lounge you will
find tables for eating or doing homework, snack and beverage machines,
several couches and a television for relaxing. There is also a play area
for siblings to occupy their time while waiting for their brothers or
sisters. There are also close circuit monitors in both studios so that
anyone can observe their child while relaxing in the lounge. |
