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Gould Academy of Dance Arts
Mission
Statement
Our goal is to inspire,
motivate and enrich every student in the Art of Dance.
Fox Valley's Premiere Dance
School
The Gould Academy of
Dance Arts, owned by Donna Gould Jessen and established in 1983,
is dedicated in providing high quality instruction in all facets
of dance. We are committed to providing a progressive well
rounded curriculum of instruction in a positive friendly
environment. We cater to students age two through adult,
beginner to pre-professional level. Students may study a
variety of dance styles from our highly diversified, professional
teaching staff. Instructors assess students strengths and
areas for growth and apply teaching skills in such a way to
maximize students enjoyment and help them reach their ultimate
potential. We are here to motivate young minds, develop
happy and healthy dances in an "I Love to Dance"
atmosphere. (At G.A.D.A., we believe in developing "the TOTAL
DANCER".)
Our Beliefs
We believe that
introducing and enriching your child in dance is a wonderful
gift that will last forever! Dance teachers poise,
promotes good posture, body alignment, musical awareness, and
develops rhythm and coordination. Dance increases
strength, flexibility and exercises cognitive abilities.
Involvement in the many forms of dance allows the student to
explore movement, music, and creative expression as they learn
to dance in a structured environment. Dance is an athletic
art form that strengthens the student mentally, physically and
artistically. Our dancers of all ages and levels share one
common factor, they love dancing at Gould Academy.
.Educational and Artistic
Incentives
From an educational
standpoint, involvement in the arts through class work and stage
performance provides each dancer with a positive and personal
growth experience. It promotes self-esteem, confidence and
lifetime achievements, which benefit students in all areas of
education and leadership. For the young dance student to
the aspiring dancer, performance plays a significant role in
their development as a dancer and entertainer. From a
student's view, performing is an opportunity to display the
dance skills they have worked hard for all year. It is
their moment to shine as stars on the stage and excel.
Performance provides each student with a personal achievement
and grand memory, which will last a lifetime.
Location
Gould Academy of Dance Arts (G.A.D.A.)
is located on the west side of Elgin in the Oak Tree Plaza, one
block south of Larkin Ave. and centered in between McLean Blvd. and
Route 31. The modernized dance center features two private and
fully equipped dance studios with professional dance floors, windows
for parental viewing and a waiting area.
Gould Academy of Dance
Arts, 732 W. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 60123
847-742-6666
Academy History and Mission Statement,
Schedule, Staff,
Performance
Information & Photos, Dance
Companies, Class
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dreams begin ...
Where
dancers excel!
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