Elite Dance Force of Michigan
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Competitive Team.
Audition June 27 -28
July 29th - August 22nd
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Elite Ballet Intensive
July 22nd - July 25th
Our Studio.
Since 2009 we’ve instilled the art and joy of dance into young people. Elite Dance Force is located in Canton, Michigan and offers a variety of styles for ages 3-18. Elite Dance Force’s certified instructors have a thorough knowledge of the art and sport of dance.
More than technique.
We believe dance provides life learning that goes far beyond the specifics a dancer learns during class.
Technique.
Strong technique is the foundation for all fundamentals of dance. We take great care to provide individual attention to nurture the abilities of each student allowing them to reach their full potential.
Community.
At Elite Dance Force, we are a family, striving to attain common goals; we are concerned about the well-being of all and support each dancer through their journey.
Discipline.
It is the goal of Elite Dance Force to teach the uncompromising high standards of dance, and develop invaluable work ethic in each of our dancers.
Confidence.
We build our dancers up when they succeed. The self-confidence developed as a dancer achieves new goal and overcomes challenges will be invaluable to them as they go through life.
Joy.
Our first priority is always to instill a love of dance in each student. Elite Dance Force prides itself on promoting positive learning environments for each dancer with personalized attention.
Commitment.
Elite Dance Force teaches commitment, not only to dance, but to the goals of each student outside of the studio.
EDF welcomes, recruits, and admits all kinds of dancers. Dancers will be loved, respected, and treated with kindness and fairness within our community.
Certifications and Curriculum
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Cecchetti Council of America
Elite Dance Force is a proud member of the Cecchetti Council of America and proudly offers Grade I through Grade VI classes and exams. Cecchetti classes are taught by certified teachers Hilari Smith (Grade I through Grade VI) and Kendall Gessler (Grade I and II).
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American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum
Elite Dance Force is honored to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 9 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. Pre-Primary through Level 3 will be taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Grace Martin (French), who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
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Alixa Flexiblity (Modules 1 and 2)
Elite Dance Force utilizes Alixa flexibility’s syllabus to encourage safe, smart stretching and guaranteed progression. This syllabus has been carefully developed over 22 years with research consultation from experts in physiotherapy, sports medicine, massage therapy, rehabilitation, kinesiology and neurology. Module 1 and Module 2 of the syllabus are taught by Alixa Flexibility Certified Teacher, Grace Martin (French).
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Acrobatic Arts (Module 1)
Elite Dance Force utilizes the Acrobatic Arts curriculum to teach AcroDance. Developed with input from over 100 experts in related fields, it's the most well-researched program in the industry. Grace Martin (French) is an Acrobatic Arts Module 1 Certified teacher.
What people are saying.
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“This is by far the best studio around! Such a great family atmosphere and the only studio to teach true technique. We couldn’t ask for a better studio for our daughter!”
Megan F.
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“Not your typical dance studio - so much more. They go above and beyond to ensure your dancer will grow with proper technique & beautiful choreography. An award-winning studio...”
Amy L.
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“The best dance teachers in southeast Michigan. My daughter's life has been changed dancing here.”
Daniel R.
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“The coaches each take the time to evaluate, correct, and truly teach the true ways of dance. At Elite Dance Force coaches are not just coaches to me as a parent. They're helping me raise my kids.”
Arwa K.
Visit Us
8150 Ronda Dr
Canton, MI 48187
Hours
Monday–Saturday
3:00 – 9:30 PM
Phone
(734) 664-9776
We are located in Canton, Michigan, with students from Canton, Plymouth, Northville, Livonia, Westland, Garden City, Belleville, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor.
