Starting this fall, our studio will be one of the two Denver home studios for Miss Rachael’s Dance. Their mission is to provide young dancers with quality, structured dance education and appreciation for the arts in a supportive and enthusiastic environment. Dance class is not just dancing, but teaching children valuable life lessons, a positive self image, confidence and respect.
Their dance programming offers a large variety of dance classes for all skill levels including Ballet, Tap, Combo, Jazz and Hip Hop ages 2-7 and also 7+. Their experienced instructors are passionate about helping each dancer achieve their highest potential, while also having as much fun as possible. They have two Denver locations: Baker Studio – 75 S Cherokee St Denver 80223 and us —Glendale Studio – 4309 E Mississippi Ave Glendale 80246 ????
A Program We LOVE!
DANCE + Classes Beginning October 2019 ages 3-5
DANCE+ gives you 2 hours of time to run errands, fit in a workout or relax while your child has an hour dance combo class followed by crafts, interactive story time and creative movement. This unique class is taught by their highly trained staff. Please have your child bring tap and ballet shoes, a water bottle and light snack. Children must be potty trained. Monthly tuition of $150 covers four classes. The dancers have the option to also participate in our December and May recital if enrolled monthly. Drop in rate available for $40. Please register online 24 hrs before the class for a drop in.
About Miss Rachael:
An accomplished dancer, choreographer and instructor, Rachael Harding has been teaching dance and master classes to students at schools around the world. She uses her knowledge, unending passion, and extensive experience to inspire young people to follow their dreams and provides each dancer with the tools to achieve those dreams.
As a young girl in northern California, Rachael began dancing at the age of three and competing at age 10. Her passion for the art led her to an MFA in dance from the University of Colorado at Boulder, as well as a BFA in dance and BS in Business Management from the University of Arizona. Rachael has since spent the last 10 years teaching and choreographing countless numbers of students at our studio, and working as the Artistic Director since August 2012. In addition to teaching, choreographing and performing, Rachael also teaches a dance history course at Red Rocks Community College.
Her dance credits include some of the most prestigious companies, productions, and choreographers working in the dance field, coming together to form an expansive, impressive resume. Her past master classes have graced the stages of schools around the world, including Denver School of the Arts, Loughborough University (UK), University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of Arizona, and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance School. She has also choreographed productions for Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Aspen Dance Connection, and a production of Rusalka with Opera Colorado.
Rachael was a member of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble and served as Assistant Rehearsal Director in her final season with the company. She toured the United States as a solo dancer with Imani Winds in Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hotand performed in Nixon in China, The Pearl Fishers, and Rusalka with Opera Colorado.
Miss Rachael’s Class Schedule at our studio:
Mondays:
4:30-5:15 Ballet
Tuesdays:
3:30-4:30 | 3-4 yr Ballet/Tap Combo
3:30-4:30 | 4-5 yr Ballet/Tap Combo
4:30-5:30 | 5-7 yr Ballet/Tap Combo
4:30-5:30 | 5-7 yr Ballet/Tap Combo
Thursdays
9:15-10:00 | 2-3 yr combo
10:00-11:00 | 3-4 yr combo
12:00-1:00 | 3-4 yr combo
1:00-2:00 | 4-5 yr combo
1:00-3:00 | DANCE + (ages 3-5)
4:00-4:45 | 2-3 yr combo
