n the above statement, Jennifer Bland modestly sums up a dancing career which has brought many awards.  Jennifer began her dance career at age four with Cheryl Brett.  She trained extensively with several members of Ballet South and Heidi Spivey, a well-known dance instructor from Savannah.  She has also trained with Pat Kelly of Statesboro, Gail Bullock Odom, Miss Georgia 1972, and the Golden Isles Corp de Ballet under the instruction of Jan Sala.

ach summer Jennifer attends numerous dance conventions such as Dance Caravan and Dance Makers, Inc. to prepare for the upcoming dance year.  She is also a member of Professional Dance Teachers of America.  She most recently traveled to New York to study dance with the world famous Radio City Rockettes.  She has performed in many statewide pageants and has choreographed the Miss Georgia Sweet Onion Pageant, Miss Tattnall County High School Pageant, Miss Claxton High School Pageant and Miss PCA Pageant.  She has also worked with the Tattnall County High School Dance Drill Team.

"Dancing has been a vital part of my life since I was four years old."

- Jennifer Bland

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Ballet is an excellent foundation for all the performing arts.  It stresses poise, grace and body placement.  All students must have pink ballets with elastic attached.

BALLET

One of the finest rhythm builders, Tap is really enjoyed by all the students.  Besides being fun, tap developes the ability to keep time with all types of music and really brings out a child's personality.  The younger students will wear black tap shoes.  The older/advanced students will wear 1 1/2" heel tan taps.  Please check with me before purchasing shoes.

TAP

All the promising "little" ballerinas delight to wear toe shoes.  There is no set rule as to the time a child should go on pointe.  I require that students be 10 or 11 years old and have had at least 3 years of ballet training.  However, before she goes on pointe, I consider her leg and foot structure, placement and many other important facts.  I will not put a child on pointe until I feel she is ready.

POINTE

Inspiring and creative, jazz is expecially enjoyed by the preteens and teenagers.  The classes include jazz exercises, jazz technique and routines choreographed to popular and fun music.  Jazz classes have skyrocketed in popularity, and they develop personality and self expression.

JAZZ

Our objective is for each boy and girl to have fun, be enriched, and gain a knowledge and appreciation for gymnastics - all while learning exciting and impressive acrobatics skills!

ACROBATICS / GYMNASTICS