Garri Dance Studio joins the Burbank Town Center!

Stop by and visit us at our cool new kiosk at the Burbank Town Center at 201 W. Magnolia Blvd in Burbank. We are located right outside of Old Navy on the bottom level of the Mall. Our kiosk features our very own Garri Dancers and helps to raise awareness about all the wonderful programs we have to offer at the studio! You can pick up information, view our video staring some awesome dancers and chat with our studio expert to learn more about why we have been voted Best Dance School in Burbank for the last three consecutive years. We can't wait to meet some new dance friends at the Burbank Mall!

Safety First! Garri Dance Staff becomes CPR Certified!

Safety first is our motto at GDS! On October 25th American CPR visited Garri Dance Studio and gave us the skills we need to save lives. We have never had the need to perform CPR on a student but it is never to early to learn how. Staff members were trained to do infant, child and adult CPR since we do have a large number of dance and music students ranging in age from toddlers through adults. We hope we never have a need to act on an emergency situation but in the event we do, we feel great knowing we can help! Happy Dancin'!

Call Now For A FREE TRIAL Dance Lesson!!

Fall is here and Garri Dance Studio has a brand new dance, music and fitness schedule for you and your family to take full advantage of. When choosing a dance studio for your child this fall, it's best to look at a few important things... Here they are:

If most dance studios seem to have qualified, friendly teachers and experience teaching, aren’t they all pretty much the same? Does it really matter which place you decide to enroll? The answer is Yes! There are 4 main things that can make a huge difference in the quality of instruction the students receive. Here are 4 things that every parent should consider before deciding on a dance studio for their child.

1. WHAT TYPE OF DANCE FLOOR IS USED?
Dance is a physical activity that requires a lot of jumping, which can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back of a dancer. The best way to prevent against potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional “floating floor”. A floating floor is a dance floor that rests on a system of high-density foam, to absorb the shock of jumping. A high-density foam base is superior to a “sprung” floor, which usually consists of a wood structure built on the regular floor. Garri Dance Studio’s new state of the art location has three dance rooms with floating dance floors to reduce the risk of injury and fatigue.

2. WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE CLASS?
If the dance class has fewer students in it each student will receive more personalized attention, learn more and have more fun. With younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. Garri Dance Studio offers smaller class sizes to make sure that no fundamental concepts are being missed. A smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper technique.
Garri Dance Studio limits class sizes to allow each student to receive the attention necessary to grow in their dance education. Toddler and Children’s Classes are limited to 10 children per class, Pre Teen, Teen and Adult Classes are limited to 12 students per class. We also provide assistant teachers when necessary.

4. DOES THE STUDIO OFFER MULTIPLE PRORAMS THAT RUN SIMULATNEOUSLY?
In an effort to save valuable driving time for parents running to and from lessons, Garri Dance offers multiple programs that run simultaneously in dance, fitness and music. If your daughter has a dance lesson at 10am every Saturday, why not have her sibling’s music lesson take place during the same time slot or get yourself into a Pilates or group fitness class instead of reading a magazine in the lobby? Offering a multitude of classes under one roof saves valuable driving time to and from the studio each week for all of our busy families.

4. CAN I GET IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE?
In many studios the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the teacher is in a class. To have a good experience it is important to choose a studio that can assist you with details like costumes or schedules, even if a teacher is occupied in a class. Our studio has office staff on hand during all regular class times, so you can get immediate assistance. We also offer shoe fittings at our studio to provide you with a one stop dance experience.

Garri Dance Studio is now accepting registrations for classes
Call today to set up your free trial lesson.
818-846-4390

Thank you, Burbank!!

According to the Burbank Leader Reader's Choice Poll, Garri Dance Studio is the "Best Dance School" in Burbank for the third consecutive year!! We would like to thank all of our supportive Garri Dance Studio families for continuing to make GDS your first choice for dance, music and fitness lessons for over 50 years! We will do our very best to continue to bring only the best dance classes with all of your favorite dance instructors.

Summer Dance Camps Start Soon!!

PRETTY PRINCESSES DANCE CAMP
For Little Princesses Ages 3-6

Fridays 9am-12pm
$125/Session (12 hrs)
Save 10% if you enroll in both sessions!
Session 1: July 3, 10, 17 & 24
Session 2: July 31, August 7, 14 & 21 Ok girlies, it’s time to dust off your tiaras and tutus, pull your glass slippers and wand out of your treasure chest- join us for the ultimate princess party! This creative camp, designed especially for young dancers, is imaginative and adventurous! This camp is filled with dance, games, art projects and glitter galore. Come and join your favorite princesses at Garri Dance Studio for a perfect blend of dance and fun with friends! Yo Ho- Pirates are welcome too!

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BROADWAY KIDS CAMP
For the aspiring performer Ages 6 & Up

$150/Session (15 hours)
Save 10% if you enroll in both sessions!
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
Session #1: July 20-24
Session #2: July 27-31

This theatrical experience will give your child the chance to learn all about the theatre while gaining self esteem and confidence in a fun environment. Singing, dancing and acting will be essential in this special Broadway Kids Camp which incorporates some favorite musical reviews. Kids will work with all the facets of being in the theatre- reading scripts, studying scenes, learning choreography and songs and improv will be just a few of the many great activities to tae part in.
Become a real class act in our Broadway Kids Camp at Garri Dance Studio!!

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MOTHER & DAUGHTER HULA WORKSHOP
All Ages Are Welcome!

Six Tropical Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Beginning June 24 $120/couple
Mother/Daughter Hula was a big hit at our Free Mother’s Day Class in May, so why not keep the fun going this summer? And it’s not just for Mothers and Daughters, bring your Grandma, your Aunt, your best friend- bring anyone who wants to shake their hips this summer to learn some beautiful dances from the Hawaiian Islands.
Our last class will be a luau!

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HIP HOP CLUB

Six Tuesdays at 4:30pm
Beginning July 7th
$65.00 You’ve worked so hard all year perfecting your moves in the After School Hip Hop Class at school, we don’t want you to forget all that you’ve learned! Come to Hip Hop Club on Tuesdays to have fun with friends and learn even more cool hip hop routines. Don’t miss out on the chance to keep those dancing skills so fresh and so clean this summer.

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“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” CAMP
Ages 6 & Up

$150/Session (15 hours)
Save 10% if you enroll in both sessions!
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
Session #1: July 6-10
Session #2: July 13-17 Become the most well-rounded dancer you can be!
Turn, twist, jump, roll & groove in a new and exciting dance camp only at GDS! Studio faculty has got the right moves to teach all the most popular dance genres including hip hop, contemporary, jazz, hula, gymnastics, musical theatre and more!

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CHEER CAMP
Cheerleaders Ages 5 & Up

Wednesdays July 22 & 29 & Fridays July 24 & 31
9am-12pm $125/Session (12 hrs)
Gimme a G! Gimme a D! Gimme an S! WHAT DOES THAT SPELL? G-D-S!! Show your GDS Spirit as we prepare for our big pep rally! We’ve got cheers, chants, dances and stunts to learn! And, as if that wasn’t enough- We’re going to design our own team t-shirts and pom-poms to wow our audience with the most spectacular pep rally you’ve ever seen!

"Summer Fun" Recital was a smash HIT!

Garri Dancers big and small took the stage at the Historic Alex Theatre this past Saturday and we are getting rave reviews from every direction. We kicked off the Summer with our "Summer Fun" recital theme this year- Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Hula and Musical Theatre galore wowed the audience into the night. GDS Faculty surprised the audience and performed a beautiful inspirational lyrical dance called "A Teacher's Wish" choreographed by Rochelle Ung.

With a great feeling still left over from a wonderful show, we are now going into our Summer Dance Series. Check out what we have to offer at www.BurbankDance.com! The fun never ends at GDS- We will be dancing and having "Summer Fun" all season long.

RECITAL 2009 THIS SATURDAY!!!!

Hey everyone-
It's that time again... Recital Time!! We hope you can join us for a lovely performance filled with dancers of all ages and abilities while we celebrate our favorite time of year!

"Summer Fun" Recital 2009
Saturday June 6, 2009
Alex Theatre 216 N. Brand Blvd Glendale CA
Tickets: 818-243-ALEX www.AlexTheatre.org
2:00pm Matinee includes 2-6 year olds
7:00pm Evening includes 5 year olds to Adults

Come on out for a fun night and kick off your Summer with "Summer Fun"!