A Step Ahead Performing Arts Studio empowers people of all ages
and skill levels to enjoy the performing arts! A Place where EVERYbody can Dance!
ASA provides quality instruction, with diligent personal attention in a supportive,
nurturing environment .
ASA is founded on the belief that creativity and expression need to be nurtured
carefully along with the physical development of technique, strength and grace.
The school staff and faculty base their philosophy on developing a passion and love
for the art of dance – whether the student is a three-year-old beginner or one striving
for a dance career.
Offering close to 6000 sq ft of space, ASA is one of the largest performing arts
studios in the East Metro Atlanta area. With over 50 classes weekly, filling 4 studios,
including a black box theater, ASA offers a comprehensive performing arts experience!
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At A Step Ahead Performing Arts Studio, we work hard to ensure our students are
"A Step Ahead" of the crowd. We are not just a "do this"
studio.
Strong technical training, with the proper understanding
and use of technique terminology. Just as a good doctor understands medical
terminology, a good dancer must understand dance terminology.
Ability based classes, ensure students are learning
technique and allow student to advance at their own pace,
Advanced neuromuscular training is taught in developmentally
appropriate exercises as a tool to train and build strong minds, in a THINKING,
problem-solving and creative class setting.
Music theory is studied as a tool
to develop a strong understanding of the structure of music and how it relates to
the dancer. Students are taught to find the patterns, understand the sequence
and create the structure. This type of learning requires students to use their
math skills.
Muscle anatomy is taught to give the students an understanding
of which muscles are used and the importance of developing and using correct technique,
making a better dancer who is free from injury.
Pilates and Alexander Techniques are
used to create a core strength and an awareness of specific habits that may impede
movements and create ease of movement by giving individuals specific exercises to
release tension. Resulting in a body that moves with greater ease and shifts
styles with less effort and chances of injury.
Dance and music history are discussed, giving the student
a deeper appreciation allowing them to grow in form.
Individualized attention is given to every student,
to ensure the development of the student as a dancer.
Fun, humor, love, patience and a personal touch is
promised to every student in every class.
Office Hours
Monday 3-8pm
Tuesday 3-8pm
Thursday 3-8pm
Class schedule exceeds office hours. Click here to see
the class schedule.
"An understanding heart is everything in a teacher, and cannot be esteemed
highly enough.
One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to
those who touched our human feeling.
The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element
for the growing plant and for the soul of the child."
- Carl Jung