St. Peters Academy of Dance - Studio Faculty and Facility

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St. Peters Academy of Dance Incorporated is committed to building, self-esteem confidence and discipline in all of its dancers. Students are encouraged to participate in an atmosphere that is both positive and professional.

S.P.A.D. is known as the best-run studio in the area and was voted the #1 Dance Studio in St. Charles County by the Suburban Journal newspapers. The office is well organized and "always" staffed by individuals who are sensitive to parental issues. Every effort is made to keep the parents informed and prepared.

An important aspect of teaching dance is hiring quality teachers. Therefore, S.P.A.D. employs more teachers with a BA in dance or an Associate’s degree in dance than any other studio. S.P.A.D. provides recreational dance programs, as well as a strong competitive program. Instructors encourage each student to be the best person and dancer possible.

Artistic Director & Founder
martinez_dance@msn.com

Kathy Martinez has studied all forms of dance for over 25 years. She has worked with many well-known choreographers and has traveled throughout the U.S. as a National Talent Competition Judge. Her performance company (competition) students & groups consistently place in the top 10 at National Talent Competitions. Many of her students have been chosen to perform in the Muny Opera, the State Ballet of Missouri, Commercials and National Television Shows. Many have won local & National Beauty Contest winning scholarships from Colleges and National Dance Camps. Ms. Martinez is one of the areas Top Choreographers and the dance studio is considered one of the best-run studios in the region. She is known throughout the community for her commitment and dedication to the children and for her successful business strategies.

St. Peters Academy of Dance Facility

St. Peters Academy of Dance is over 7,000 square feet and is the only studio in St. Charles County to buy and build a state of the art facility for dance, the only "free standing studio of its kind". In 1996 land was purchased and a 5,000 sq. ft. facility was built. The studio featured three dance studios with "floating wood" dance floors, wall-to-wall mirrors, and a dancer’s lounge for doing homework. In 2003 the additional 2,100 sq. ft. was added to include an additional studio, break-room, larger lobby, and an area dedicated to the toddlers that frequent our facility. Every classroom is equipped with two way mirrors so that parents may always view their child’s class.

MAP

From Highway 70-East on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, through intersections at Mexico and Willott Roads. Left at next intersection (St. Peters Howell Road-DQ and Vista Grande Restaurants on the corner). First left, is Vantage Drive.

From Highway 94-West on Mid Rivers Mall Drive. Past the Junior college and Rt. on St. Peters Howell Road. First left is Vantage Drive.

St. Peters Academy of Dance Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday	9:00-12 noon 4:00-9:00 pm
Friday	9:00-12 noon
Saturday	9:00-12 noon
Sunday	Closed

The Academy Staff

Andrea Buckley Tammy Ballinger Shelby Bailey Diane Burkholder

Julia Ems Monica Martinez Chris McIntosh John Rokita

Samantha Rosenketter Jill Shadden Doris Voerster

The Office Staff

The office staff is a vital element in creating our "studio family atmosphere." By staffing the office with friendly knowledgeable personnel, it allows the teachers to focus on teaching the students, and assist each family to quickly and easily integrated in the studio family and its activities. The staff is eager to help, as they all have children who dance and therefore, understand the multitude of questions of the dance parent. Their job is help answer questions, process monthly tuition, assist with outside performances, help organize the competition team, assist with fitting and ordering costumes, maintaining inventory, and a wide variety of other office administrative duties.

SPAD Performance Company

Competitive Performance Company is for those students wishing to participate in regional talent competition through out the St. Louis area. This is for dancers' with 2 or more years of dance, starting at 5 years of age.

We limit the number of competitions each year. Usually 3-4 during the months of January -May. They are all in the St. Louis area. We do not travel out of the state for nationals.

We keep the cost of costumes between $75.00-$100.00. The age of our competition team ranges from 5-18 yrs. New dancers to competition are assigned to only one routine. This gives the student and the parent a chance to learn about competition.

All Performance Company dancers must dance during the summer session. Arrangements can be made to accommodate vacations, but the real importance is that they continue to improve their technique.

Competition fees range from $35.00 - $41.00 per competition. At no time will we allow the dancers to perform a routine or wear a costume that we feel is not age appropriate or suggestive in any nature.

The Teachers Assistant Program

The Teachers Assistant Program was organized to provide the students of St. Peters Academy of Dance with: professional, well-organized classes, educated and knowledgeable staff, and confident and competent students. The Teacher Assistants are "selected" for this program based on their abilities and knowledge of dance, maturity, desire to teach, leadership skills, ability to communicate with younger children, and their desire to be a role model for the younger children.

Observation Weeks

Observation Weeks are scheduled 3 times a year. All parents and grand parents are welcome to come and view class. The dates are listed in this brochure, so that you can make arrangements for your toddlers, video cameras are welcome!