EDE Center for Dance
Dance Classes for Preschool through Adult
Contemporary, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Ballroom, Student Companies
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The EDE Center for Dance offers wonderful performing opportunities for members of its student companies, while focusing on giving back to the community. The Student Companies participate in pre-shows for the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble professional company concerts as well as community based events such as shows at the EDE annual fundraiser and Assisted Living facilities. Student company members pay one set fee per month and are able to take an unlimited amount of dance classes at the EDE studios. Students are given the unique and exclusive opportunity of performing alongside the professional dancers of Eisenhower Dance Ensemble.
Kids Creating
Kids Creating is for dancers 6-10 years of age who love to create and perform. The students in this company learn the basics of dance and are encouraged to use their inspiration and creativity to add their own flare to the dances they are learning. The EDE Center was the first in the area to offer creative movement classes that nuture the child’s imagination. The activities in this company are age-appropriate and the curriculum is designed to encourage participation in the choreographic process. Kids Creating performs in pre-show concerts with the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, special projects with the professional company and in the EDE Center for Dance annual student showcase. Auditions are required.
M.Y.Move
The dancers in M.Y. Move (Make Your Move) are approximately 10-13 years old. This company trains in Ballet and Modern dance. The company performs in pre-show concerts at Eisenhower Dance Ensemble performances, community performances, special projects with the professional company, and in the EDE Center for Dance annual student showcase. Auditions are required.
Co-Motion
The dancers in Co-Motion (Company Motion) are approximately 11-16 years old and train extensively in Ballet and Modern dance. The company performs in pre-show concerts at Eisenhower Dance Ensemble performances, community performances, special projects with the professional company, and in the EDE Center for Dance annual student showcase. Auditions are required.
Center Dance Ensemble
Center Dance Ensemble is comprised of high school age students and is the Center’s most advanced student company. Dancers in this company participate in events such as the Michigan Youth Arts Festival in Kalamazoo, the Youth Grand Prix in Chicago, the EDE Center for Dance annual student showcase, and will perform up to four times a year with the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble professional company. Auditions are required.
