Free Dance Lessons, Raffles and Fun! Sunday August 19th!

Join Us For Open House Sunday August 19th!

Garri Dance Studio will be hosting their annual Open House on Sunday August 19th from 12-3:00pm! Come one, come all for Free Sample Dance Lessons, Raffles and Fun! This event will give a sneak peak into what new and exciting classes are on the Fall Schedule!

See you there, dancers! 818-846-4390

54th Annual Recital was HUGE Success!

Garri Dance Studio's Recital, "This Magic Moment" June 24, 2012 at John Burroughs High School was a big hit! Over 400 Garri Dancers took the stage performing awesome dance numbers in Ballet, Tap Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Contemporary. Here is what GDS dance families are saying about the event...

FIRST RECITAL!

This was our first recital experience for our daughter, Natasha, (in Katie's 5:30 ballet 1 class). On behalf of our entire family, we wanted you to know how much we LOVED the absolutely GORGEOUS show last night!!! Thanks for all you do to make magic come alive for our children.  
Thanks again for a fantastic experience last night!
Kathleen and Bob Watson (Natasha's mom and dad)  

FIFTH RECITAL... THE BEST ONE YET!

The teachers and staff did an amazing job this year! This was our 5th recital and I have to say...hands down it was the best one yet! The choreography was impressive....the teacher's out did themselves. The location was also much more convenient and sign-in flowed very easy.
You should all pat yourselves on the back...Great job everyone!

Tracy Lynch 

HAPPY TO BE BACK AT GDS!

Thank you, Garri Dance, for a job well done!
Last night's recital reminded me why we came back to Garri Dance after a year at another studio. Very organized operation. I'm sure you saw the flaws in the how the show was put together, but the audience didn't!
And the dancers were able to show what they learned. All the routines were choregraphed to highlight the fundamentals of the type of dance the kids learned. Yes, kids don't remember everything, and individuals aren't necessarily talented, that's a given. But it was obvious that even when they made mistakes with which step came next, as a whole, they LEARNED the dance techniques the routines were choregraphed to display!
We left Garri Dance after a year only because of scheduling, and we will likely be leaving again after the summer for the same reason. But having spent a year in between at a different studio where the recital was all about the "company" dancers and the teachers themselves, who performed in most acts along side their students, it was so great to see a recital about the students who love to learn to dance. If our schedule allows, we will be back. And last night's recital made us even more likely to try harder to fit dance classes in next year.  

Bonnie George

GDS can't wait until the 55th Annual Show next year!!

Angelina Ballerina!!

Garri Dance Studio is now an official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy! Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy classes are taught through a nationwide network of top quality dance studios.

Your child will receive a quality dance education in a caring and fun environment, all based on the beloved Angelina Ballerina character.

Each month your child will learn new dance skills and steps based on a new Angelina Ballerina story book.

The Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy curriculum is designed by internationally renowned master teachers and child development experts. Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance, just like Angelina Ballerina!

Register today and your little star with big dreams will develop the love and skills of dance that will last for a lifetime. 818-846-4390  www.BurbankDance.com

 

Garri Dance Studio voted "Best Dance Studio" for the fifth consecutive year!

Garri Dance Studio is proudly celebrating over 50 years of dance in Burbank. Under the dedicated direction of Miss Megan Baade, Garri Dance Studio has been awarded “Best Dance Studio” in Burbank for the fifth consecutive year. Also voted “Best Dance Instructor” in 2007 and 2011, Miss Megan has worked diligently for nearly ten years since she acquired the studio. Her main goal was to continue to bring top quality dance into the Burbank Community while instilling the love of dance into each and every student that walked through her door. Working to reach and inspire students has remained the top priority for Megan and her dynamic teaching team and because of her unique vision, the studio has grown into so much more than a simple dance studio. Garri Dance Studio is a multi-faceted center for the performing arts providing students of all ages, two years through adult, a quality education in dance, musical theatre and music. GDS has settled comfortably into their new home, currently located in the beautiful Magnolia Park District of Burbank. Carefully planned and built to fit the needs of her growing dance family and hundreds of Burbank students, Garri Dance Studio’s state of the art facility features floating wood floors which reduce the risk of injury and fatigue, high beam ceilings flooded with natural light in each dance room. One-on-one music instruction in piano, voice, and guitar is available by appointment in a private music room on site. GDS parents enjoy the convenience of having multiple children in classes at the same time saving valuable driving time to and from lessons each week. Ample street parking as well as parking lot behind the building is available for student drop offs or picking up a snack at Porto’s Bakery while waiting during lessons. Annual recitals are held at the Historic Alex Theatre in Glendale each year which is an event that Garri Dance Families look forward to each year. Over the last several years, Garri Dance Studio has worked closely to form partnerships with many Burbank Schools in an effort to bring creative programs and healthy habits right into your child’s classroom. Garri Dance Studio is now accepting registrations for Fall 2011. Please call to set up a free trial lesson 818-846-4390. You can learn more about the studio and view the Fall Schedule at www.BurbankDance.com

Gearing up for Holiday Show!!

Garri Dance Studio is gearing up for their first Holiday Peformance Ensemble show...

“Holiday Dance Magic”

Holiday Dance Magic is a new original show exclusively designed for dedicated Garri Dance Students who love to take the stage. Holiday Dance Magic will be performed throughout the city of Burbank this holiday season in an effort to spread cheer to local community members.

Ticket info to come. Stay tuned!!

Open House Fun at GDS on Sunday August 29, 2010

Join your friends at Garri Dance Studio for a fun Open House on Sunday August 29, 2010 from 1-4pm. Stop by the studio location 3715 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank 91505 for free sample dance lessons, raffles and a tour.

This event will serve as a preview to what students are in store for this year. Fall Classes begin on September 1st and are filling up quickly. Call to schedule your classes 818-846-4390 or stop by Open House to help decide what classes you would like to join for the dance year!

See you there!!

GDS voted "Best Dance School" in Burbank for the 4th consecutive year according to reader's choice poll!

Thousands of Burbank Families have made Garri Dance Studio their first choice in dance for over 50 years!!

In 1958, GDS began with a strong core foundation in dance instruction in various styles from Tap and Ballet to Jazz and Hip Hop. In an effort to create a truly diverse and enriching environment for their growing student base, many additional programs have been added throughout the years including exciting Music, Theatre and Fitness Programs. Garri Dance Studio families and students have warmly welcomed these unique and special additions which have helped to create well rounded, self-confident and passionate performers of all ages and levels.

With a commitment to provide students with personal attention through small class sizes, along with top notch instruction by truly inspirational staff, paired with a clean, safe state of the art facility, convenient scheduling options for busy parents and friendly customer service, GDS has been recognized as the best option for dance and music education.

Founder of Garri Dance Studio, Peg Garri, had a simple dream of "Happy Dancing" and GDS plans to continue that legacy for years to come! Thank you, Burbank, for voting GDS the Best Dance School in Burbank for the 4th consecutive year in a row! It is an honor to continue the same level of service and instruction that you have come to love!