On the Powell Dance Academy Dance Team (PDADT), dancers have the opportunity to compete in several dance genres such as Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, & Musical Theater. Membership is acheived by audition and is open to dancers age 6 and up. We also offer solos, duets, trios, and small group opportunities to the student that shows elevated competance in one or more dance genres. PDADT emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded dancer who manages his/her time appropriately between academics, family, health, and dance. Contact us for more information.
Powell Dance Academy is proud to partner with Footsteps Family Dance Center to host the
Fall Dance Festival
Updated info coming soon...
Directors from both studios have teamed up to co-host a 2-day intensive that offers area dancers a variety of dance forms! Everyone's invited to join us! Space is limited though, so don't wait too long to claim your spot. Read on for details.........
Dancer Qualifications
Intended for dancers ages 6-18 who train at a competitive level. Dancers will be divided into Junior and Senior age divisions: Juniors are ages 6-11, and Seniors are ages 12+. All Team dancers for FFDC and PDA are required to attend.
Locations
Saturday, October 24
Juniors will take class at Powell Dance Academy, and the Seniors will take class at Footsteps.
Sunday, October 25
Juniors @ Footsteps, and Seniors @PDA.
Powell Dance Academy - 459 Village Park Dr, Powell OH, 43065.
Footsteps - 8714 Cotter St, Lewis Center OH, 43035.
What's Included
Juniors:
Saturday-Two 1 hr & two 1.25 hr classes. Sunday-Two 1.25 hr classes. Junior dancers should bring their own snacks for the snack break, but bottled water will be provided.
Seniors:
Saturday-45-min warmup, plus 5 1.25 hr classes, plus lunch from Taranto's Pizza.
Sunday - 45-min warmup, plus 4 1.25 hr classes, plus lunch from Subway.
Seniors are encouraged to bring their own snacks to fuel up during the snack break; bottled water will be provided.
In addition, each participant will receive a classy painted enamel dance pin to commemorate this event--our thank-you for showing your support of this unique dance venture!
Who's Teaching
Please check back--we will be updating this section as more instructors are confirmed, and we'll post their bios and photos as they come to us.
Emille Scheele, with assistant Rachel Spad--jazz and contemporary (Indianapolis)
Alla Kochergina--Russian folk dance (Columbus)
Indira Satyapriya and Anish Doshi--Bollywood (Columbus)
Marlayna Locklear--modern (Dayton)
Kathy Columbo--tap tricks (Columbus)
Kenneth A Brown--hip hop (Groveport)
Vincent Arceo--Bboy (Columbus)
Katie Farry--modern (Cincinnati)
Ashley Klien—contemporary (Cincinnati)
Cost
Company dancers from both FFDC and PDA are required to take both days, and receive a discount on their tuition for this intensive. Dancers from elsewhere are welcome to join us for both days, of course, but if they
wish to take just one day, that is an option as well.
FFDC/PDA Juniors (both days required) $100
FFDC/PDA Seniors (both days required) $150
Public Juniors, both days $125
Public Seniors, both days $175
Public Juniors, Saturday only $95
Public Seniors, Saturday only $125
Public Juniors, Sunday only $80
Public Seniors, Sunday only $100
How to Register
Registration begins October 5. You can register with the PDA office by calling 614-841-9230 or online via this link.
The folks at both Powell Dance Academy and Footsteps Family Dance Center look forward to dancing with everyone who crosses our thresholds for our first-ever Fall Dance Festival!
>> read about the 2008 PDA competition teams
>> view the competition photo album
