Hip Hop

Shaw Dance is one of Utah's top dance studios specializing in Hip Hop Dance. We offer many Hip Hop classes for ages 3 through college.  Professional hip hop dancers are in great demand in the dance industry and our dancers are training today for those opportunities.

SHAW Go Shaw!

Many of our Hip Hop classes are offered as recreation classes and they are a great addition to any dancer's schedule. Many of our Hip Hop dancers are already taking a ballet, jazz, or combination class and this is a great way for them to let loose and enjoy learning a different form of dance. New students are always welcome so call the office today if you think you might be interested in joining one of these classes!

Tuesday nights Shalese teaches our Hip Hop I and Hip Hop II classes. These classes are geared to ages 8 and up. These dancers are working hard on learning to count the music as well as some stalls and tricks. They are currently working on their Christmas recital routine and it is looking awesome! This is a fun class with a lot of energy and some pretty talented young dancers. We can't wait to showcase all that they have already learned.



Wednesday nights we are offering a FaNtAsTiC new program-our SUPERHEROES Boy's Hip Hop Class. Ages range from 3-6 years old and these boys are rocking out their skills! This is a fun class perfect for the energetic boy who loves to pretend to jump off of buildings and "save the day". Cheryl is teaching these boys some awesome tumbling skills as well as some slick movement and jumps.

What Superhero are you?

 

Also offered Wednesday evenings is our Hippity Hop class. This is our second year teaching this program at Shaw Dance and it is quickly becoming one of the most popular for our young dancers. Ages in this Hip Hop class range from 4-7 years old and it is open to both boys and girls. McKenzie has a deep passion for the art of Hip Hop and is thouroughally enjoying passing that passion onto these young dancers. They are absolutely darling and McKenzie is super excited to show at the Christmas recital how quickly they learn these new skills.

 

 

 

 

Finishing out our Wednesday schedule is our NEW Boys Break Dance class. This class is geared towards boys ages 8 and up. These boys are working on some amazing strength training and learning to do some cool stalls and tricks. Their instructor Nick is a great example to these boys. Parents have commented on how this class is working the boys' coordination and agility which is helping them in other sports they s are involved in too. Nick is stoked to show at the Christmas recital all of the things they have learned so far. 

 

All of our Showteam dancers are required to dance on a Hip Hop team. We have Dynamite Hip Hop, Jr. Showteam Hip Hop, Prodigy Hip Hop, Elite Hip  Hop, and Pro Hip Hop. Within these teams skills range from beginning to nearly professional. They are working hard on their first routine and it will be showcased at the Christmas recital.

Starting in January our Senior Danceline as well as Junior Danceline will start choreography on a Hip Hop routine to compete in the spring. Instructors are working hard on the perfect choreography at this time. Stay tuned for these amazing dances!

 

We are so proud of all of our Hip Hop dancers and couldn't be more pleased with their talent and hard work.

Danceline

Meet our Danceline teams!

Shaw Dance offers four entry level competitive dance teams, Mini, Elementary, Junior, and Senior Danceline. Danceline dancers attend class at the studio once per week with a few extra weekend practices each  month. Because of their commitment to the art of dance, the improvement in their technique and skills is exhibited dramatically in a very short amount of time. Our Danceline dancers have been working hard all summer and their routines are already looking fantastic! They are truly a strong force that is going to be amazing at the five competitions they will compete in this spring.

Mini Danceline is almost done choreographing their Jazz routine, "Fishing in the Dark".

 

We have some very young dancers this year on Mini Danceline and we are very impressed with their maturity and ability to follow directions.

 Good job Minis!

 

Elementary Danceline is working hard on their Jazz routine "Hit the Road Jack". They are working on perfecting their pirouettes and learning the commitment of being on a team. We are so happy with their progression and can't wait for you to see  how far they have come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Danceline is also working on their Jazz routine "Heart of Rock 'n Roll". They are learning chaine' turns, and working on their flexibility. They are truly turning into wonderful dancers. We are blown away at their hard work each week and couldn't be more proud. 

Senior Danceline is choreographing their Jazz routine "Emergency".

Our Seniors are constantly working on their technique learning to use the floor and trying new things. They are perfecting their double pirouettes, piques turns, and chaine' turns.  Janae and Jennica are blown away by their Senior Danceline team's hard work and dedication.

 

Our Danceline dancers participated in our Superhero Boot Camp at the end of last month. We danced. We sweat. We ate.  And we laughed.  It was an exhausting and hot weekend but a great time was had by all. Thank you to our dancers and parents for being in attendance and working so hard.

 

All of our Danceline teams are progressing tremendously. We see their commitment reflected through their dance and couldn't be more pleased with them. We are already so excited to show their talent because we know they are going to do amazing things this competition season!

Silver Anniversary Year!

I can't believe summer has come to an end already but we are so excited to begin a new dance and school year! We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year and couldn't be more excited to share in this amazing accomplishment with all of  you! Please note the following information:

Danceline

Danceline placements have been given out and classes are in full swing. Our Danceline program is a wonderful way for dancers progress quickly and is usually their first entrance into the competitive side of dance. Our instructors' creative wheels have been turning and they have some wonderful routines planned. I can't wait to see the final results.

Showteam

 
Showteam fall schedule began last night. Please look to the schedule for class times. We have been working hard all summer on technique. I'm sure your muscles can feel it! Your hard work this summer has not gone unnoticed and we LOVE to see the progression in each of our hard working dancers. Keep up the great work. On Monday evenings we offer a Turns and Leaps class that is a wonderful addition to any dancer's technique. Dancers who enroll in this class progress quickly and it shows in their dance.

 

For all of our competitive teams please remember that we are beginning ChOrEoGrApHy and it is imperative that you are in class. We understand there are situations that can't be avoided however if at all possible don't skip class. We miss you when you aren't here!

Boot camp will be the evening of Friday, August 21st and all day Saturday, August 22nd. We will be doing a TON of technique and choreography as well as team building and a LOT of fun. I know you are all looking forward to this weekend as much as I am. We always have a crazy, fun time!

Recreation Dance

Recreation classes as well as Preschool will begin August 31st. We have two more open houses scheduled on August 17th and 18th. This is a great time to come in, meet the teachers, get required dancewear, and fill out registration forms. You may also register online at shawdance.com for any of these classes. Our teachers have been taking workshops all summer and have some fun and creative ideas to implement in their classes this year.

Preschool

For those who are unfamiliar with our preschool program CHECK IT OUT! We have a top notch academic preschool that focuses on Kindergarten readiness. Our curriculum focuses on letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and basic sight words. The transition into Kindergarten for Shaw Preschool graduates has been a breeze and we are very proud of their accomplishments.  Check out our program. You will be glad that you did.

From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU for your patronage, friendship, and loyalty. We have been able to continue operating as a strong studio for so many years because of YOU! I look forward to celebrating a wonderful "silver" anniversary year together!

Love,

Jana Shaw

How Dance Can Benefit Young Dancers.

 

 

As a young dancer the dance environment can be a challenging and exciting time.  New friends, teachers telling you what to do, and trying to learn all the new dance moves you have never done before.  This can be tiring and trying for any new or young dancer and may cause some frustrations.  But what are the benefits from all the grunts, groans, sweat, and exhaustion? 

A dancer that participates in dance regularly will benefit in many ways.  One way is with the improvement of their physical health.  Dance improves flexibility, stamina, range of motion, improves balance and muscle tone, and increases physical strength.

A second way dance helps is with their social skills.  Dance creates an environment that encourages communication, good sportsmanship, improves their confidence, and encourages performance and showmanship.  If you have a shy and timid child, dance can help bring them out of their shell and creates a positive and goal-oriented individual.  Teaching them throughout their childhood how to achieve their goals and be a leader.

Next, dance can help with their educational development.  It is shown that dancers need to be focused and disciplined and this can be taken into other areas in their lives.  It has been shown that students that participate regularly in dance perform better in school and with their testing levels.  Dance students are shown to be more creative and have an appreciation for the arts.

Lastly, dance can help a child with their self-esteem.  Participating in an activity that requires competing or performing of any kind can help a child feel accomplished and that they are achieving their goals.  Dance teaches children to feel good about their bodies and who they are as individuals. 

Many individuals wonder when is the best time to put your child into dance.  Go off of what your child is showing you.  Do they dance around the house and perform for you on a regular basis?  Or do they seem to look at other dancers with awe and respect?  Your little one will show you if it is something they are interested in.  If you want discuss it with your child, you will be surprised what answer you may get.  For a side note, you may want to check with your local dance studios for regulations on having them potty trained first.  But, know that the choices you are making by putting your child in dance will improve their future incredibly. 

Summer Camp at Shaw Dance Studio

 



The regular dance year is almost over, and schools are coming to a close.  Kids are ready for outdoor fun and family vacations.  When you think about summertime you think of fun times and warm weather.  Well, Shaw Dance Studio is bringing the summertime fun indoors for your little ones. 

On June 8^th-11^th Shaw Dance Studio is holding a Summer Dance Camp!  There are three different camps for ages 3-8 years old.  On each of those days from 9-11:30 your child can join one of the three dance summer camps. 

The first summer camp is for girls 3-5 years old.  Princess Camp will pick a princess each day to dress like and they will learn dances based around that particular princess.  Ballet technique, stretching & conditioning, creative movement, tumbling, and hip hop will be targeting for these little princesses.  A princess craft will be done each day and a special princess “tea time” too!  Your little princess will love this special time for her and other princesses.  The final day of class there will be a special princess performance for the parents.

The second summer camp is for little boys 3-5 years old.  During Superhero Camp your little boys will be dressing up as a specific superhero each day and be taught stretching, conditioning, locomotor skills, tumbling, hip hop, and rhythm & timing.  A special superhero snack will be provided each day.  On the final day of class there will be a final superhero performance for all you parents.  This camp is sure to be a great time for all the little boys involved.

The third summer camp is for girls 6-8 years old.  Pop Star Camp allows the girls to dress up as a

specific pop star each day.  During the Pop Star Camp the girls will participate in stretching, conditioning, jazz technique, ballet technique, hip hop, rhythm and timing.  A Pop Star snack will be provided daily and on the final day of class your little pop stars will put on a performance for all the parents.

If you have any other questions please call the studio at 801-776-3607.   Spots are filling up quickly so call today to reserve your spot. 

Creating A Positive Experience With Summer Dance

 

Summer vacation is right around the corner and this means family vacations, lazy days at home, time spent at the park or doing other activities.  This can start to excite dancers young and old.  Families start to plan their annual vacations and this may interrupt a dancer’s dance education.  It can be a challenge to get motivated to come to dance when your friends and family are outside enjoying the warm weather or going and doing fun activities.  So what can you do to make summer dance fun and stay motivated to keep reaching for your dance goals?

First, remember why you or your dancer started dance in the first place.  You could even write down the reasons and tape them up in a highly visible area to look at them each day.  Focusing on your

goals creates personal drive and motivation to keep working hard and to stay positive about going to your summer dance classes.  Second, try to plan family trips around summer dance classes.  I understand this isn’t always possible, but doing your best will help keep you or your dancer on track to reaching all dance goals.  Third, create an incentive program for young dancers.  An idea would be to get a jar or glass and buy some marbles, you may even have some around already.  With each day your young dancer goes to dance they get a marble in the jar.  If they go without complaining, they get a marble in the jar.  You can create any reason for them to earn these marbles.  So when the jar is full you take your dancer out for an activity or family night of their choosing.  Kids get excited when they see the jar filling up.  It is even more exciting for them to add the marbles to the jar.  For older dancers, discuss their why’s with them daily.  Create a positive environment and let them know that you support them and it will be worth all the hard work.  Lastly, share the summer dance program with family and friends.  It can be a more enjoyable and rewarding experience to have friends and family going to dance with you.  Spreading the reasons why you love Shaw Dance Studio can remind you of your passion and goals for dance.  When you believe in something it is easy to spread the news and get excited for the next stages in your dance development. 

Here at Shaw Dance we are all about teaching and showing dancers what it means to work hard, stay on track, stay positive, and live without excuses.  All of us teachers and administration believe in our dancers.  We believe each and every one of you have the potential to reach your biggest dreams.  All you have to do is work hard, stay positive and never give up.  We can’t wait to see all of you during your summer dance classes and remember to keep reaching for the stars.

Dance-No More Excuses



 

Being a dancer can be as challenging as football, basketball, or any other sport.  It takes determination and personal drive to excel from day-to-day.   But, excuses can be put a damper on your personal growth in dance and in life.

 

 

Excuses can sabotage your progress and bring your team down all together.  With the first I am too tired, or my legs hurt, you are creating a negative experience.  Yes dance is difficult and it can push you to your limits physically and mentally, but the question to ask yourself is, do you love to dance?

Anything that you have passion for in life you should be excited and happy to do.  You should show up with a smile on your face and ready to push yourself to next level of excellence. 

Look at all the great leaders and inventors in history, did they get to where there were or are by making excuses?  No, they held themselves accountable to their mistakes and they woke up every day with personal drive to become what they had a passion for.

Dance is not only a hobby, but it can be a profession, an avenue to college scholarships, but more importantly it is a force to help shape you into a better individual.

 

 

Remember why you started dance and what it is about it that makes you smile.  The way to becoming a better dancer and human being is to surround yourself with positivity.  Because what you send out into the Universe is what you are going to receive back.  When you are negative you are creating more negative things to develop.  Envision yourself being a better dancer, landing each turn, having perfect form and you will get there.  Have patience with yourself and have fun with it, because whatever you love to do you should have fun doing it.  Show up to dance with a positive attitude and with no excuses and watch what happens.