Our Values & Philosophy
We aren't just training dancers, we are training people that dance.
At Danzmode we understand that dance classes aren't just about learning to dance, but are also about your child:
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making & accomplishing goals
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not quitting when things get difficult
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learning that success doesn't happen overnight
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being proud of their (& their teammates) achievements
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dealing with disappointment
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taking care of their body
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supporting their friends, teachers, & dance family
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Our core values:
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We work for inclusivity and choose language carefully to ensure our dancers learn to model respect.
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We value safe movement with a focus on warm up and appropriate stretching while working within body-led ranges.
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We build resilience and focus on mental strength and positivity so our dancers learn skills that carry over into the rest of their lives.
A note about age compression:
​We are mindful at all times that we are teaching children and youth and we are committed to keeping them safe. With social media all around us (and more importantly, our children) we are greatly concerned about the growing trend of dancers performing well above their age. It is important to us, as educators, to set the tone and be leaders by:
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keeping dancers with their peers by grouping them by both age and ability
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educating parents about safe dance practices and injury prevention
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costuming our dancers in ways that promote confidence
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actively listening to our music to ensure that both lyrics and song meaning are appropriate
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being aware of movement that may be viewed as suggestive or sexualized
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