Ballet is the foundation of all other dances and is based on stylized movement.This is a form of dance that is performed to instrumental music using precise and highly formalized steps.Ballet will help students with better posture, strength, balance, musicality, grace and flexibility. We highly recommend for all students to take at least one hour of ballet a week.
This style of dance is performed by using shoes with metal taps.
Tap is characterized by using the sound of one's tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument.Tap is extremely good for the development of good coordination, musicality, rhythm, strength and endurance.
Flamenco is known by the grace movement of the hands as well as the controlled rhythmical movements of the feet. The dancers try to express their deepest emotions by using body movements and facial expressions. Today, flamenco dance is becoming more popular worldwide, not only because of its beauty, but because this form of dance teaches how to isolate movement and strengthen the muscles. It allows for an inner sense of the body that informs, where, and what each part of the body is doing at all times.
Jazz showcases the dancer individual style and originality. Jazz dance was developed parallel to popular music, thus the movement continuously changes and evolves into different styles and ramifications.Lyrical and Contemporary styles are great examples of these ramifications. Jazz dance is extremely good for dancers to loosen up to music and at the same time learn technical skills.
Technique classes are where we focus on developing technical skills and correcting bad habits that prevent dancers from advancing to the next level. Our technique classes are based on our unique curriculum which is geared toward strengthening the dancer’s flexibility, strength and becoming familiar with correct structural and muscular placement, as well as learning the correct vocabulary specific to the discipline. We STRONGLY recommend that each student takes Technique at a minimum of once a week.
Hip-Hop is referred primarily to street dance styles. The movement in Hip Hop has lots of different dynamics; it's powerful, energetic, and stylish and allows for freedom of movement. While hip hop dance can be great for students aerobically, it can also help strengthen and tone muscles, and give joints more flexibility and elasticity.
Belly dance has its roots in ancient cultures. This style focuses on isolating different parts of the body, footwork and musicality associated to Middle Eastern rhythms.
Jazz funk is a combination of some foundational movements in Jazz and Hip Hop, all which turns into a funky style that is fun and expressive. Isolations and varying dynamics are characteristic of the style.
Hours Per Week | Automatic Payment | Month to Month |
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1 Hour | $72.00 | $72.00 |
1.5 Hours | $80.00 | $85.00 |
2 Hours | $102.00 | $107.00 |
2.5 Hours | $115.00 | $120.00 |
3 Hours | $128.00 | $135.00 |
3.5 Hours | $148.00 | $155.00 |
4 Hours | $161.00 | $170.00 |
4.5 Hours | $172.00 | $180.00 |
5 Hours | $180.00 | $190.00 |
5.5 Hours | $195.00 | $205.00 |
6 Hours | $205.00 | $215.00 |
6.5 Hours | $215.00 | $225.00 |
7 Hours | $225.00 | $235.00 |
All of the above fees are MONTHLY. Private Lessons are also available 30 minute Private $30 1 hour Private $50 |
REGISTRATION FEE: $40.00 per family
(siblings living in the same household)
Automatic Monthly payments will be set up for payment between the 1st and 5th of the month (you chose). If you withdrawal from your automatic monthly payment, you will be charged the standard monthly fee for the remainder of the year.
TUITION PAYMENTS ARE DUE THE 1ST OF THE MONTH
There will be a $35.00 late fee charge if tuition is not paid by the first week of the month.
If your card fails to go through it is your responsibility to contact the studio to provide payment before the first week of the month is over. Otherwise you will be charged the late fee ($35)
NO REFUNDS OR EXTENDED PRORATED PAYMENTS
All missed classes are to be paid. Absences can be made up within 30 days in any available class corresponding to the student’s age and technical level as long as the student has continuous enrollment.
Try out Fee: $20.00
Class Duration: We will allow a 2 and a half minute grace period at the beginning of class and prior to the dismissal of class for set up purposes (attendance check, music preparation, cool down, etc)
Class Attendance: We expect all students to be on time for class. We allow a 10 minute grace period in which the student will be allowed in the dance room. If the student arrives after 10 minutes have passed, he/she will have to make-up that class.
Make up classes: If a student misses a class he/ she can make it up within 30 days of the absence in any available class corresponding to the student’s age and technical level as long as the student has continuous enrollment. We will not refund or give any credit for missed classes. Since some months have five weeks we consider these make up classes for the months that have holidays where there is no dance.
Dismissal time:We require that parents personally come inside the studio to pick up their children. All students will wait inside the lobby until parents arrive. If a student needs to be picked up by someone other than the parents/guardians listed in the registration form a written letter with signature of the parents/guardians must be sent and prior notice needs to be awarded over the phone or in person.
Dancer conduct: All students are expected to be respectful and disciplined during class to create a positive and professional dance experience for everyone. Ascendance Studio reserves the right to release a student for insubordination, tardy or late payments.
Class | Attire |
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3-4 Ballet/Tap 5-6 Ballet/Tap |
- Ascendance Studio PINK leotardd. - Pink ballet tights. - Pink leather ballet shoes. - Black tap shoes, preferably with Velcro straps. - Hair MUST be pulled back into a neat bun. - NO SHIRTS OR SWEATERS ALLOWED OVER LEOTARD. - Optional ballet skirt in pink only. |
5-6 Jazz/Acro | - Ascendance Studio PINK leotard. - Ascendance Studio leggings. - Tan jazz shoes are required (Recital Shoe). - Hair MUST be pulled back off the face. |
5-6 Hip-Hop | - Ascendance Studio PINK leotard. - Ascendance Studio leggings. - High top sneakers or combat boots with clean bottoms are required. - Black and white high top converse shoes are recommended (Recital Shoe). - Hair MUST be pulled back off the face. - Hair MUST be pulled back off the face. - NO JEANS ALLOWED. |
7-9 Ballet 10+ Ballet 11+ Pre Pointe |
- Ascendance Studio BLACK leotard. - Only ALL BLACK sports bras underneath leotards. - Pink ballet tights. Make sure they are clean and unbroken. - Pink SPLIT SOLE leather or canvas ballet shoes. - NO SHIRTS OR SWEATERS ALLOWED OVER LEOTARD. - Hair MUST be pulled back into a neat bun. |
7+Hip Hop 7+Jazz Funk |
- Ascendance Studio BLACK leotard. - Ascendance Studio leggings. - High top sneakers or combat boots with clean bottoms are required. - Black and white high top converse shoes are recommended (Recital Shoe). - Hair MUST be pulled back off the face. - NO JEANS ALLOWED. |
Technique Classes 7-9 Jazz 10-12 Combo Teen Combo 7+Conditioning & Stretching |
- Ascendance Studio BLACK leotard. - Ascendance Studio leggings. - Tan jazz shoes are required (Recital Shoe) - Hair MUST be pulled back off the face. |
5+Flamenco | - Ascendance Studio BLACK leotard. - Flamenco Skirt. - Flamenco Shoes with nails on the bottom of the shoe. - Hair MUST be pulled back into a neat bun. |
7+ Tap | - Ascendance Studio BLACK leotard. - Ascendance Studio leggings. - Black tap shoes with laces. Closed toe(NO MARY JANE STYLE). - Good brands are : Capezio, Bloch and SoDanca. - Hair MUST be pulled back off the face. |
Belly Dance | - Ascendance Studio BLACK leotard. - Ascendance Studio leggings. - Belly Dance Hip Scarf or Coin Belt . - No Shoes. |
Acrobatics | - Ascendance Studio BLACK leotard. - Ascendance Studio leggings. - Only ALL BLACK sports bras underneath leotards. - No Shoes. |
STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WEAR JEWLERY TO ANY OF OUR CLASSES PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CELL PHONES AT THE FRONT DESK - NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS |
Welcome to Ascendance Studio! We offer classes based on a technique curriculum that differentiate us from any other studio in the Miami / Doral area and which will allow students to continuously see progress in their technical abilities.
Under the direction of Valentina R.Bagala (teacher, choreographer and competition judge), Ascendance Studio offers dance education through quality and experienced instructors. We firmly believe in the importance of the educational process and are committed to hiring the most knowledgeable and mature instructors.Our studio's focus is on recreational classes that can build a strong technical foundation for students who wish to pursue the art of dance in any form or shape.
Artistic Director / Instructor @ascendancemiami
Hip-Hop & Belly Dance Instructor
Ballet Instructor
Tap Instructor
Flamenco Instructor