Philosophy/Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide all students with the tools and information to learn correct technique in the performing arts. We will make every effort to help each and every student gain self-respect, self-confidence and self-love. Every student will be encouraged to constantly set new goals, which are challenging, yet attainable. We will encourage every student to learn that through their imagination, great things can happen. Most of all, every student is a person who is entitled to be treated with recognition of their individuality, abilities and gifts. By doing these things, we hope to provide a love of the performing arts which will last a lifetime.
Limited Class Size
To ensure individualized attention, all classes have a small maximum limit. Preschool classes are limited to six or eight students per instructor/apprentice. Beginning level classes are limited to a maximum of ten students, per instructor. Intermediate Level and Advanced Level has a maximum class size of 14.
About the Directors
Ms. Amanda Fedor has been teaching dance in the St. Louis area for 15 yrs, along with 2 yrs in Los Angeles. She has been studying dance for over 25 yrs. She has appeared in multiple television commercials, played the part of ‘Toni,’ a lead orphan in “Annie,” and ‘Charlie’ in “Oliver.” She was also a featured dancer in the movie, “Solo”. Amanda has studied dance in Los Angeles, as well as St. Louis. She received her dance training from many master instructors including Ourania Simms, Lisa Nicholas, Gus Giordano, Van Porter, Lathaniel Cooper, Professor Robert L. Reed, Joe Tremaine, among many others. She also has trained at the prestigious “Performing Arts Center” in Los Angeles. Amanda truly takes care and patience with each and every student.
Mrs. Emily Mitchell has been teaching dance in the St. Louis area for 20 yrs. She has appeared in multiple television commercials and musical theater productions. She studied early childhood education at Webster. Emily choreographs children’s theater productions in St. Louis, and has taught throughout the St. Louis area. She has trained with many master instructors including Paula Abdul, Joe Tremaine, Ourania Simms, Gus Giordano, and many others.