“We see a lot of mother, daughter and father, son pairs with Pound,” said Jody. Pound involves holding two drumsticks where participants play along with the beat in different positions to get a work out. “It is a break away from the Zumba movement with music more rock ‘n’ roll, like Rage Against the Machine.” One of the more unique programs the studio offers is Pound, said Jody Krumm, office manager at Kick It Out Dance Studio. “With our studio, we don't have auditions, we have evaluations,” said Denise. There will also be a chance to win prizes like discounts off dance tuition, $10 gift certificates to Kick It Out and a recital costume.ĭenise said it is important for dance to be accessible to all children. The event will feature a meet and greet atmosphere with instructors, a tour of the studio and a chance to sign up for classes. “I had 15 students, then 38 students, then hit the 70 mark, then 100 dance students.”įitness classes grew as well, accounting for another 60 students, said Denise. “We needed to expand, because we kept growing,” said Denise. Hosting competitive dance for children and adults, fitness classes, jazz dance classes and more, Kick It Out’s numbers steadily grew each year, until they outgrew their boundaries, said Denise. “In my heart and soul, I feel like dance builds confidence, teaches you to work in a team and builds friendships that last a lifetime,” said Denise.
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With over 42 years working in professional dance, Denise said that opening a studio was a way to make a living off her life’s pursuit. Husband and wife team Jody and Denise Krumm started the business in 2012, after touring Lansing area dance studios and wanting an alternative for their daughter. Looking to shore up those muscles while having fun? Tour the expansion of the Kick It Out Dance Studio and sign up for classes in dance and fitness. Classes are taught through Zoom for a mixed level age group.1760 E. Dance Online: Develop your artistic expression and break a sweat in these online offerings.Created for continuing a dancer’s love of versatility, we will learn beginner to intermediate tap steps and explore ballet movement across the floor and at the barre. Ballet/Tap I,II: Enjoy combining rhythm, tempo, and ballet technique in these combo classes.Hip Hop/Jazz I,II,III: Keep on dancing with us in these tiered level classes! Designed to challenge a dancer through group choreography and creative improvisation while teaching footwork, strength, flexibility and artistic expression.Our positive coaching style builds dancers’ confidence and self-expression while learning ballet technique. Ballet I,II,III: These tiered level classes allow our students to grow into well-rounded dancers and develop an appreciation for their own hard work and successes.
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Through coordination and balance exercises this combination class has dancers exploring a range of dance and movement qualities. Ballet/Tap First Steps: Learn the basics of ballet vocabulary, rhythm, and sound.Stretch, leap, kick and turn in these high-energy dance styles. Hip Hop/Jazz First Steps A/B: Hip Hop and Jazz techniques are introduced using upbeat music and imagination to inspire dancers’ joy in movement and discovery.Through creative exploration and beginning dance steps students discover the world of ballet and the performing arts. Ballet First Steps A/B: An introduction to dance and movement terminology taught in a fun, engaging way.Welcome back to the dance studio! Our offerings include studio classes in a variety of styles and levels and online classes to enjoy moving from your home.