Dance Arts at a glance

Welcome to Classes

2011-2012

Founded in 1969 Dance Arts Academy has offered professional dance instruction in the greater bay area for 43 years! We are very proud of our programs and our professional staff. Our staff is dedicated to making each dancer's experience a positive and knowledgeable one, building self esteem and confidence. We teach a strong foundation of dance technique in a well structured, positive and fun learning environment. Dance Arts Academy is very proud of its students accomplishments. Having won over 6,000 National Championship awards including top studio in Las Vegas. Many of our students have gone on to professional careers in dance. We have versatile programs to fit every dancer's needs, from beginner to advanced, recreational to the professional dancer.

Fall Classes begin Tues Sept 6th No classes will be held on:

HalloweenMon Oct 31
ThanksgivingThurs Nov 24-Sun Nov 27
ChristmasMon Dec 19-Sun Jan 1
Spring Break Mon April 9-Sun April 15
Memorial DaySat May 26-Mon May 28
July 4thWed July 4
Summer BreakMon Aug 27 Mon Sept 3
2012-2013 resume Tues Sept 3

Important Dates

Picture DaySaturday July 14
Dress RehearsalSaturday July 28
RecitalSaturday July 28
Parents "Watch Week" is the first week of every other Month. October, December, February, April, June and August. On other weeks parents are welcome to wait for students in our waiting room or leave and come back to pick up students.
Dance Arts Academy offers classes in the following styles:

- Ballet
- Jazz
- Hip Hop
- Tap
- Lyrical
- Contemporary
- Floor Gymnastics
- Cheerleading
- Song & Dance
- Hawaiian

2010/2011 SCHEDULE

MONDAY
3:30-4:25 Hip Hop 4-8 yrs
4:30-6:25 Competition Team (Darling Divas)
6:30-7:25 Hawaiian
7:30-8:25 Hip Hop 8-15 yrs
8:30-9:25 Teen/Adult Hawaiian

TUESDAY
3:30-5:25 Competition Team (Broadway Babes)
5:30-7:25 Competition Team (Sassy Sistahs)
7:30-8:25 Teen/Adult Hip Hop

WEDNESDAY
3:30-4:25 Dance Divas 3-7 yrs (Ballet, Tap, Jazz)
4:30-5:25 Competition Team (Mini Marvels)
5:30-6:25 Gymnastics 3-7yrs
6:30-7:25 Song and Dance (Like Glee, High School Musical)
7:30-8:25 Tap 8+

THURSDAY
4:00-4:55 Hip Hop/Jazz 6-11yrs
5:00-6:55 Team Ballet/Technique/Conditioning
7:00-7:55 Ballet 7-12yrs
8:00-8:55 Teen/Adult Jazz Contemporary

FRIDAY
3:45-4:40 Boys Hip Hop Competition Team (Da-Boyz)
4:45-5:40 Cheer Divas
5:45-6:40 Gymnastics 7-12yrs

SATURDAY
9:00-9:55 Ballet/Tap 3-7 yrs
10:00-10:55 Hip Hop 5-12 yrs
11:00-11:55 Gymnastics 5-12 yrs
12:00-12:55 Ballet/Tap 5-8yrs
1:00-1:55 Jazz 5-11yrs

TUITION

1 CLASS $55 PER MONTH
2 CLASSES $99 PER MONTH
3 CLASSES $132 PER MONTH
4 CLASSES $160 MONTH
5 CLASSES $180.00 PER MONTH
6 CLASSES $195.00 PER MONTH

Rates up to 6 classes per month apply to one student, or more than one student in the same immediate family.
Unlimited 1 student: $200 per month
Unlimited 2 family members: $295 per month
Unlimited 3 family members: $350 per month
Private lessons $30 per half hour by arrangement.

All tuition is due the first of the month. Tuition received after the 7th of the month will receive a $10 late fee. Bills are only sent if tuition is past due.
There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee due upon enrollment. Tuition is non refundable. Full tuition is due each month.
Tuition is based on a fee which takes into account both vacation days and extra days in the month. There are no deductions for missed classes, however students are encouraged to take a make up class for missed classes.

Dress Code

Pre Ballet Girls: Any color leotard, tights, pink ballet Shoes. Hair in a bun.
Ballet Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet Shoes. Hair in a bun.
Ballet Boys: Black stretch or sweat pants. White T-Shirt, black ballet shoes.
Tap: Dance attire. Black tap shoes. Hair pulled back.
Jazz: Dance attire. Jazz shoes. Hair pulled back.
Hip Hop: Comfortable clothing. Sneakers.

Any Questions please do not hesitate to call

Billie Gadberry is the Owner and Director of Dance Arts Academy. She studied with Madame Fotopoulos of the renowned Fotopoulos Ballet Company in San Francisco, Charlotte and Peter Griggs, Benny Smith and Jerry Alverez, just to name a few. Her extensive training in all forms of dance includes Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Pom Pon, and Baton. Billie has held many dance championships titles and has performed in many television performances. A former 49er majorette, she performed at half-time shows and by invitation at the Seattle World's Fair. Ms. Gadberry was named Teacher of the Year in San Diego in 1993. The Dance Arts Academy's Competition team has won over 5,000 Regional and National awards, and has won many high point awards at both Regional and National competitions. In the 2008-2009 season Ms. Gadberry celebrated her 40th year of professional teaching.
Nicole Kirkland has been dancing for 17 years. She began her training at Dance Arts Academy winning many National titles on the competition team. She became a member of Teen Dance Company of the Bay Area and also The Dance Company of San Francisco, under the direction of Chris Jacobson and Sonya Tayah. She has trained with many amazing chorographers such as Mia Michaels, Rosero Mc Coy, Dee Caspary, Nick Lazzarina and Shane Sparks to name a few. She is currently dancing in San Francisco's La Femme Panache, Tawnya Kuza's Rugged, and Kat Kalotkin's Independent Dance Company. Nicole has performed for Macy's Passport after party, San Francisco's White party, Golden State Warriors, and many other shows across the nation. She has been featured in several bay area music videos and was a extra on the TV series "Trama". This past summer she taught with instructors from the dance crews Beat Freaks, Jabbawockeez, Supreme Soul and Kaba Modern. Besides teaching at Dance Arts Academy she teaches master classes and choreographs for high school dance teams throughout the bay area. Nicole continues her training to constantly grow as a professional dancer, and looks forward to working hard with all her students.
Natalie Kirkland has been dancing for 14 years, starting at the age of 4 with Dance Arts Academy where she had the opportunity to travel and compete at a national level with the studios competition team.. She became a member of The Dance Company of San Francisco and Ballet San Jose. She has been the recipient of many overall awards and scholarships for national competitions and conventions. She has been fortunate to train with many well know choreographers such a Shane Sparks, Nick Lazzarini, Dave Scott and Dee Caspary to name a few. She is a former member of City Slam, A-Youngin Hip Hop Crew, Kat Kolotkins Independent Dance Company and Christophers "Pharside" Jennings Academy of Villians. She is currently a member of VIP Vallejo. Natalie has been teaching for Dance Arts Academy for 3 years
Ilishia Sibbald began dancing at Dance Arts Academy at the early age of 3. She has an extensive background and training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Vocal and Polynesian dance. She is currently Dance Arts Academy's Hawaiian director and is an expert in all forms of Polynesian dance including Maori and Tahitian. A former member of Waikiki Productions, The Karalolani Polynesian Revue, and Pa Hula Ohana; Ilishia now directs Na Kamali'i 'o Hula Halau. Throughout her years in dance, she has won many regional and national awards as a member of Dance Arts Academy's Elite Competition Team. At the 2003 Youth Focus California State Championships Ilishia had the honor of receiving perfect scores from all judges, receiving a Double Grand Championship in vocal competition. In 2006, Ilishia became part of Elements, a hip hop group where she worked under artists such as Alisha Simms, Randy Bernal (Jabbawokeez) and Jesse Santos (Britney Spears). Other names include Jen Hechtle-Bradford, Jackie Sleight, Dave Carter, Tina D'Amato, Mark Meismer and Sloane Ishimaru. Ilishia enjoys teaching children the art of dance.
Crystal Peeters started taking dance classes at Dance Arts Academy at the age of 3. She started competing at the age of 5 winning numerous State and National titles. Crystal was a member of Dance Arts Academy's elite Hawaiian show group and Song and Dance show group. Crystal was a member of Teen Dance Company studying under Jen Hechtle-Bradford, Chris Riddle and Paula Morgan. She worked with master choreographers such as Mia Michaels and Mandy Moore while being at TDC Company member. Also an actress she has had the staring roll in Annie and has worked in many other professional productions . Her professional dance endeavors include being a member of 'The Pack' Hip Hop group and a dancer for the Hip Hop artist 'Sabatoge'. As a teacher at Dance Arts Academy she is now blessed with a beautiful baby girl and hopes one day her little girl will be a dancer as well.
Jessica Sanchez started dancing at the age of 5 at Dance Arts Academy. She has trained extensively in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary and Modern Dance. At age 12 she was selected for Teen Dance Company working with top choreographers in all dance fields. She has traveled to New York to dance and has won many scholarships at dance conventions as well as winning many high point and first overall awards. Jessica is continuing her training as a dance major at San Jose State University. In 2011 Jessica was a proud cheerleader and captain of the San Jose Saberkittens for the Sabercats Arena Football team.
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