The Spirit of Dance

Faculty

Hello. My name is Wendy Bradshaw. I am the Director as well as an Instructor at The Spirit of Dance. I have been actively involved in the art of dance since 1983, studying the Cecchetti Method of Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and Gymnastics. Dance is a part of my spirit - wherever I go, dance follows.

My curriculum is designed to introduce students to a structured and safe classroom environment while instilling in them self-esteem and physical and emotional confidence. I aim to build within my students, a strong technical foundation and cultivate a love for the art of dance.

It is my belief that dance has a unique power to engage and motivate students by helping them develop discipline, a drive for excellence and to believe in themselves. My goal is to produce an up-beat atmosphere of fun and enjoyment through the movement of dance.

I've enjoyed watching The Spirit of Dance grow into its name and am delighted to see how infectious dance has become in our community. As the Director of The Spirit of Dance, I look forward to each fun-filled year of learning and excitement in the art of dance.

And now, I'm pleased to introduce to you, our other faculty members.

Wendy Bradshaw
Director & Instructor
Preschool, Ballet, Tap, Jazz Combo Classes, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Adult Classes and Zumba, Ballet Levels 2 & 3, Variations, Technique, Pointe

Gale Sanville is an Instructor and teaches Modern Dance.

Elena Doyle is an Instructor and teaches Hip Hop and Tap.

Jean Krak is our Office Manager and will work with you regarding your tuition accounts and general dance information. She also maintains this website.

Philosphy

In the warm and caring environment of The Spirit of Dance, every dancer is special to us. We nurture the love of dance by creating a class filled with positive learning experiences. Each student is challenged in areas where his/her growing body and mind can benefit most. We offer many different and exciting classes for all ages and levels. We work closely with each student’s and parent’s desires to ensure all receive an outstanding dance education.

Benefits of Dance

Dancing provides a creative outlet for both the physical and emotional spirit. Our classes develop each student’s strength, endurance, and flexibility. Our classes build poise, confidence, and self discipline. Dance class offers a chance for children to make new friends and learn social skills.