Garri Dance Studio implements California State Dance Standards at Stevenson Elementary School

Seven weeks down and three to go till Stevenson Students take stage performing for friends and family in a "Winter Wonderland" themed show. Garri Dance Studio provides a fun ten week program to all Stevenson Students in Burbank every year including all five California State Dance Standards. Megan Baade teaches grades K-5 all about creative expression, artistic perception, historical and cultural dance, aesthetic valueing and connections and applications of dance. The students have learned how to relate dance to everything they do in life, working as a team with their classmates, using the strength and flexibility required in dance to stay strong and healthy, problem solving and more. Adding dance into the cirriculum at Stevenson has inspired many students to further their dance education, some kids have even told us they would like to incporporate dance into their careers when they grow up! Keep up the good work Stevenson Pirates and break a leg at your peformance on December 10th!

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"!

2009 SUMMER CAMP SERIES ONLY AT GDS!!

2009 Summer Dance Camp Series
SCHEDULE HAS JUST BEEN SET! Get your spot quick- space is limited!!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
MULTI-SESSION & EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS!!
Enroll in more than one session or register before June 15th and SAVE 10%!
SAVE 15% if you qualify for Early Bird AND Multi-Session Programs!

Broadway Kids Camp
(Ages 6 & Up)
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm Cost: $150/session
Session #1 July 20-24 or Session #2 July 27-31

Cheer Camp
(Ages 5 & Up)
Weds July 22 & 29, Fri July 24, & 31 from 9am-12pm Cost: $125.00

Mother & Daughter Hula Workshop
(All Ages)
Six Wednesdays at 6:30pm beginning June 24, 2009 Cost: $120/couple

Pretty Princesses Dance Camp- Pirates are welcome too!
(Ages 3-6)
Fridays 9am-12pm Cost: $125.00/Session
Session #1 July 3, 10, 17, 24 or Session #2 July 31, Aug 7, 14, 21

Sophie’s Hip Hop Club
(Ages 5-11)
Six Tuesdays at 4:30pm beginning July 7, 2009 Cost: $65.00
“So You Think You Can Dance” Camp
(Ages 6 & Up)
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm Cost: $150.00
Session #1 July 6-10 or Session #2 July 13-17

CALL OR STOP BY THE FRONT DESK TO ENROLL!!
Garri Dance Studio 3715 W. Magnolia Blvd Burbank 91505
818-846-4390 www.BurbankDance.com

Garri Dancers performed at "Stevenson Rocks" last Friday!

Garri Dance Studio's After School Hip Hop Students had an awesome performance at The Stevenson Rocks event on Friday May 8, 2009! Miss Sophie taught her hip hoppers dance moves to some old school jams that wowed the audience last Friday! We are all so proud of your hard work kids! Don't forget... don't miss out on hip hop this Summer with Miss Sophie's Hip Hop Club held once a week which is exclusively for Stevenson Students!!

Help us keep our "Best of Burbank" Status!!

Hey Garri Dance Fans-
We need your help! As you know, our students and their families have voted Garri Dance Studio as the "Best Dance School" in Burbank for the past two consecutive years. Only you have the power to help us keep our status as Best Dance School in Burbank! The Burbank Leader Newspaper comes out on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Be sure to pick one up and pick your favorites- not just for the best dance school...help out all of your other favorites too! Many Burbankians choose to patronize new restaurants, grocery stores, mechanics, hair salons, clothing stores, etc based on the Best of Burbank results. This award means the most because it is the voice of the community! The Burbank Leader only takes your opinions for a few weeks, so hurry and pick up a copy today. Find the "Reader's Choice Poll" page and vote for Garri Dance Studio as the "Best Dance School" in Burbank and we will strive to keep the same great dance classes, instructors, recitals, student appreciation days, mother daughter/mother son dance days and more coming right at you.
Have a dancingly day!
Garri Dance Studio Office and Teaching Staff

Vote for GDS as the "Best Dance School" in Burbank

Hey Garri Dance Fans-
We need your help! As you know, our students and their families have voted Garri Dance Studio as the "Best Dance School" in Burbank for the past two consecutive years. Only you have the power to help us keep our status as Best Dance School in Burbank! The Burbank Leader Newspaper comes out on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Be sure to pick one up and pick your favorites- not just for the best dance school...help out all of your other favorites too! Many Burbankians choose to patronize new restaurants, grocery stores, mechanics, hair salons, clothing stores, etc based on the Best of Burbank results. This award means the most because it is the voice of the community! The Burbank Leader only takes your opinions for a few weeks, so hurry and pick up a copy today. Find the "Reader's Choice Poll" page and vote for Garri Dance Studio as the "Best Dance School" in Burbank and we will strive to keep the same great dance classes, instructors, recitals, student appreciation days, mother daughter/mother son dance days and more coming right at you.
Have a dancingly day!
Garri Dance Studio Office and Teaching Staff

Burbank Arts Education Foundation Benefit Show

Garri Dance Studio is scheduled to hold a benefit dance and music performance on Wednesday May 27, 2009 at 7:30pm in the auditorium of Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School in Burbank. Stevenson Elementary School is located at 3333 Oak Street in Burbank, CA 91505.

This show is intended as a preview to the traditional Garri Dance Studio recital which will be held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale on June 6, 2009. The theme of the 2009 recital is “Summer Fun” and will include dance numbers in the genres of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre and contemporary dance. This show will feature dance and music students of all ages and levels from Garri Dance Studio, the majority of which are also Burbank residents and students of Burbank Unified School District. Several faculty members of Garri Dance Studio are also donating a choreographic piece to be performed in the show and will showcase dance instructors of Garri Dance Studio whom are all professional dancers and have performed on stage, in commercials and industrials locally, nationally and internationally. Tickets will be sold for $15 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Burbank Arts Education Foundation which is an organization providing quality dance, music and arts programs to Burbank Unfied School District Students in conjunction with Arts for All.

We hope to see you there!!

New Yoga Workshop beginning May 9th!

All Yogis and Yoginis are welcome to join Christi for a 7 week Yoga workshop beginning May 9, 2009 at Garri Dance Studio. Class meets Saturdays at 8am on May 9, 16, May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27. There will be no class on the 23rd due to Memorial Day. We will bend, stretch and strengthen. This is a peaceful, yoga based workshop that will calm your spirits and invigorate your soul! Call Garri Dance Studio to enroll, space is limited (818) 846-4390

Burbank on Parade & Burbank Fine Arts Fest This Weekend!

BURBANK ON PARADE
Come on out and see Garri Dance Studio at Burbank on Parade this Saturday April 25, 2009. The parade begins at 11am and runs down Olive Ave from Keystone to Olive Park. Garri Dancers wll be dresses to the nines in Hollywood style attire this weekend in spirit of the Burbank on Parade theme, Burbank Goes Hollywood!

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Also this weekend, Garri Dance Studio can be seen at the Burbank Fine Arts Fest which will be held in the heart of downtown Burbank on San Fernando Road from Olive to Angeleno. Garri Dance Studio will offer FREE HIP HOP Lessons this Saturday at 10:10am and Sunday at 3:00pm at the Arts Fest. We also will have a small booth available- please stop by and enter to win free prizes including dancewear, free dance and fitness tuition and more! You can find us next to the stage! Please come out and support the Arts Fest! This event is a fundrasier for Burbank Arts Education Foundation, an organization that raises funds to bring arts programs into Burbank Unified Schools.

America's Best Dance Studio Contest! Vote for Garri Dance Studio!

Hey Garri Dance Fans-

We need your help! If you think Garri Danec Studio is the "America's Best Dance Studio", vote for us! Post a testimonial stating why you think GDS should be nationally recognized by clicking on this link: http://abdsc.sitesvp.com/home.html

We appreciate your love and support! Keep on dancing!

Recital Tickets available for pick up for performers only April 8-April 22!

Attention all Garri Dancers!
Please pick up your recital tickets (your two comps and any additional needed tickets) at the Alex Theatre beginning on April 8, 2009. Tickets will be available to the public beginning on April 23, 2009. Don't miss out. For more info on how to purchase tickets, please view the Alex Theatre's website: http://www.alextheatre.com/patrons/boxoffice.php

Can't wait to see you at the recital for some "Summer Fun"! June 6, 2009 2:00 & 7:00pm!

Recital Tickets Sale open to the public on Thursday, April 23, 2009

By popular demand, Garri Dance Studio's annual recital will be held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale for the second year in a row! Tickets for GDS families will be available for pick up/purchase on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at the Alex Theatre Box Office. Ticket sales will open to the public on Thursday April 23, 2009. Tickets start at $25.

The theme of the show this year is "Summer Fun". We will hold two performances on June 6, 2009. The 2:00pm performance will feature our youngest dancers ages 2-6 and the evening show will feature our older students, ages 5 to adult. All of our dance numbers will have a Fun in the Sun feeling to kick off the Summer Season.

Don't miss out! Get your tickets before we sell out! Happy Dancing!

We Love Our GDS Students!

GDS 4th Annual Student Appreciation day was a SMASH HIT at Johnny Carson Park on Sunday March 7th! 500 people were in attendance including students, family members and friends. We enjoyed our traditional In N Out Burger Cookout, face painting, balloon making, princess crown decorating and catching up with friends. DJ Uneik played some awesome music to keep us dancing to Hula Choreography lead by Miss Patty and Hip Hop by Miss Sophie. Miss Amanda was awesome playing tons of games and helping out. Also joining us was the entire GDS Teaching and Office Staff for a sunshining day at the park! Thanks to all who came out and celebrated what is another great year at Garri Dance Studio! WE LOVE OUR STUDENTS!!

Garri Dance Studio Joins Facebook!

Hi everyone!

Make sure and check out our new Facebook Page! We will be adding photos for you to enjoy from class, recital, student appreciation and other fun events that occur throughout the year. Friend request us so you don't miss out all the fun happenings at GDS!

Have a dancingly day!
GDS Staff

Garri Dance Studio is Registering NOW!

Don't miss out!! Garri Dance Studio will have open registration for classes as of Monday March 16, 2009. Classes include many dance styles: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Pilates, Theatre and Hula. Call to schedule your free demo class (818) 846-4390 and become part of the Garri Dance family!

Thank you to all who attended Student Appreciation Day 2009! We had a blast with all of you and cannot wait till next year!

4th Annual Student Appreciation Day!

It's that time again. Garri Dance Studio will be holding it's 4th Annual Student Appreciation Day this Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Johnny Carson Park in Burbank. The event takes place from 12-2pm. All current students will have the pleasure of enjoying games, dancing, entertainment, food and refreshments. This is a fun filled day to come out to the park and celebrate being part of the Garri Dance Studio family!

A new year, a new you! Dance your way through 2009!

Thanks for visiting Burbank Dance! You will find useful stuff about dance, music & fitness here on our new blog. It is our goal to provide the best possible dance, music & fitness experience that will inspire, transform & rejuevenate your soul. If you have danced before & you miss it, if you want to get in shape without running on a treadmill or if dancing has always been something you have been yearning to do, Garri Dance Studio & Staff would like to assist you in reaching your artistic & creative goals.

Garri Dance Studio is now enrolling all dance, fitness & music classes!
DANCE / FITNESS
Ballet
Tap
Contemporary
Jazz
Musical Theatre
Hip Hop
Pilates
Cardio Strength
Yoga
Boot Camp

MUSIC
Voice
Flute
Cello
Violin
Clarinet
More!

For more information or to set up your first lesson, contact Garri Dance Studio! (818) 846-4390
You can also stop by to grab a schedule 3715 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505