Hello, my name is Akisha Bedgisoff. I have been dancing since I was three years old. I was taught at British Dance Academy in the Seattle area. There I learned classical ballet, jazz, and modern. I have been in many productions such as Narnia, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and The Nutcracker. I have attended school at BYU-I to study International Studies. I also studied dance as my minor. While attending school, I taught at a local dance studio in Rexburg to share my love for dance. I recently moved into the Boise area to start a new chapter in my life and am excited to continue sharing my love of dance.
Septmber Ballet Class Routine
Hello, my name is Sarah Richardson. I am excited to join Inspired Dance! I started dancing at the age of 5 with Footlight Dance in Hailey ID, focusing on ballet, but incorporating various styles through my high school career. After 15 years of dancing I made it a goal to always have dance in my life and teaching is one of the ways I have been able to do that. I have been teaching for 5 years and enjoy working with ages 3-12. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring my love of dance to the classroom where I get to teach children starting out on their journey with dance.
Outside of dance....I have been married to my wonderful husband for 14 years. We have three active boys, whom I stay home with. They keep me very busy.
Outside of dance....I have been married to my wonderful husband for 14 years. We have three active boys, whom I stay home with. They keep me very busy.
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Taking Students for all Classes/Camps Except
*Summer Intensive: Ages 9 & UP is FULL
Taking Students for all Classes/Camps Except
*Summer Intensive: Ages 9 & UP is FULL
Pre Ballet and Creative Dance: Is for ages 3.5-56 If your child is a mature 5 year old, and/or has had exposure to ballet and can follow directions well, we would recommend a beginning class. If your child has a harder time focusing or leaving you, then we recommend this class. These classes are a great way to orient your child with dance even if they choose jazz or hip hop later on.
Beginning: Is for 5 to 6 yr olds and up who have had little to no experience with dance. It is also for those who need more time catching on to skills, especially if your child joined later in the season.
Level 1: Is for returning students coming from beginning classes, or for students who have had at east 6-9 mos of lessons and have shown proficiency in basic skills. Students may stay at level 1 for about 2 yrs….especially ballet.
Level 2: Is for returning students coming from level 1 or for students who have had approx.. 2-3 years of lessons and has shown proper growth in skill level. . Students may stay at level 2 for about 2 yrs….especially ballet.
Intermediate: Pre-Pointe, Level 3, Level 4: Is for ages 11 and up; is for those who have had 3+ years of training and have shown proper growth in skill level, has taken summer intensive classes and has received instructor approval to move into intermediate.
Advanced: Level 5+; Pointe: Is for ages 12 and up; is for those who have had 4+ years of training, has taken summer intensive classes, received instructor approval, and demonstrates proper growth and strength in their abilities to safely execute upper level classes and skills.
Beginning: Is for 5 to 6 yr olds and up who have had little to no experience with dance. It is also for those who need more time catching on to skills, especially if your child joined later in the season.
Level 1: Is for returning students coming from beginning classes, or for students who have had at east 6-9 mos of lessons and have shown proficiency in basic skills. Students may stay at level 1 for about 2 yrs….especially ballet.
Level 2: Is for returning students coming from level 1 or for students who have had approx.. 2-3 years of lessons and has shown proper growth in skill level. . Students may stay at level 2 for about 2 yrs….especially ballet.
Intermediate: Pre-Pointe, Level 3, Level 4: Is for ages 11 and up; is for those who have had 3+ years of training and have shown proper growth in skill level, has taken summer intensive classes and has received instructor approval to move into intermediate.
Advanced: Level 5+; Pointe: Is for ages 12 and up; is for those who have had 4+ years of training, has taken summer intensive classes, received instructor approval, and demonstrates proper growth and strength in their abilities to safely execute upper level classes and skills.
Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Ballet
Hello, I am Baylee Johnson!
I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho and have been dancing since the age of 3. I have trained in ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary, but my passion is in Jazz. I started out at Dance Unlimited, dancing for their competition team and training hard to grow as a dancer. As I got older, I danced for Mountain Views Millennium dance team and went on to dance for the Idaho Stampede professional dance team for two years. I enjoy teaching the most because I get the opportunity to impact each dancer in some way and watch them grow into beautiful young dancers.
Outside of the dance studio, I am soon to become Mrs. Johnson to my high school sweetheart. We are blessed with our little boy, Bentley, who is now three years old, and a beautiful baby girl! I also enjoy things like boating, fishing, and being outdoors, but my heart forever belongs inside the walls of a dance studio. I'm so excited to be a part of Inspired Dance!
I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho and have been dancing since the age of 3. I have trained in ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary, but my passion is in Jazz. I started out at Dance Unlimited, dancing for their competition team and training hard to grow as a dancer. As I got older, I danced for Mountain Views Millennium dance team and went on to dance for the Idaho Stampede professional dance team for two years. I enjoy teaching the most because I get the opportunity to impact each dancer in some way and watch them grow into beautiful young dancers.
Outside of the dance studio, I am soon to become Mrs. Johnson to my high school sweetheart. We are blessed with our little boy, Bentley, who is now three years old, and a beautiful baby girl! I also enjoy things like boating, fishing, and being outdoors, but my heart forever belongs inside the walls of a dance studio. I'm so excited to be a part of Inspired Dance!
NEW!! Adult Class
Create your Wonderland cleverly brings to life the well-known childhood story, Alice in Wonderland. The beloved characters are depicted in a new, more relatable way.
Upon entering class one day, Alice finds herself struggling to write an English assignment: Who do you Aspire to Be? She puts her head down to ponder this thought when all of a sudden, time freezes and she enters Wonderland. While in Wonderland, she sees her classmates in a whole new light and learns some important life lessons..as well as who she aspires to be!
Who DOES Alice Aspire to be? The Queen, The Cheshire Cat, Tweedle-dee, Mad Hatter, The Caterpillar? Bet you won't guess how this story ends... Come enjoy a family-friendly dance production of Alice in Wonderland with a modern twist. It's sure to leave you thinking about life in a new way.
Our show speaks about finding purpose in life, recognizing that our choices impact our character, and making it a priority to do good to others is always the better choice. You will laugh, possibly cry, and most definitely leave feeling uplifted and inspired.
We end our show with a crowd-pleasing song that is upbeat, fun, and reiterates our theme: Create Your Wonderland!
Our dance productions are kid friendly and adult approved including grandparents. You need not worry about feeling uncomfortable due to inappropriate clothing or dance moves.
Thank You for Supporting Inspired Dance, a local Meridian dance studio. Showtime is about 75 minutes.
Upon entering class one day, Alice finds herself struggling to write an English assignment: Who do you Aspire to Be? She puts her head down to ponder this thought when all of a sudden, time freezes and she enters Wonderland. While in Wonderland, she sees her classmates in a whole new light and learns some important life lessons..as well as who she aspires to be!
Who DOES Alice Aspire to be? The Queen, The Cheshire Cat, Tweedle-dee, Mad Hatter, The Caterpillar? Bet you won't guess how this story ends... Come enjoy a family-friendly dance production of Alice in Wonderland with a modern twist. It's sure to leave you thinking about life in a new way.
Our show speaks about finding purpose in life, recognizing that our choices impact our character, and making it a priority to do good to others is always the better choice. You will laugh, possibly cry, and most definitely leave feeling uplifted and inspired.
We end our show with a crowd-pleasing song that is upbeat, fun, and reiterates our theme: Create Your Wonderland!
Our dance productions are kid friendly and adult approved including grandparents. You need not worry about feeling uncomfortable due to inappropriate clothing or dance moves.
Thank You for Supporting Inspired Dance, a local Meridian dance studio. Showtime is about 75 minutes.
NEW STUDENT OPEN ENROLLMENT
Now-Jan15th
select Classes
Register NOW for January Classes,
Pay by Jan 15th.
Classes Resume Monday January 7th.
Now-Jan15th
select Classes
Register NOW for January Classes,
Pay by Jan 15th.
Classes Resume Monday January 7th.
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  Fall Class |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Thursday |
Price/Mo |
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Tumble and Dance 4-6 |
A: 10:00-10:45 am @Amy’s |
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$60/ 8 wks |
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Creative Dance Ages
3.5-5 |
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S: 10:45-11:30 am @Shine  |
$30 |
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Creative Dance Ages
3-4 |
A: 11:00-11:30 am @Amy’s |
S: 11:00-11:30 am @Amy’s |
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$25 |
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Creative Dance Ages
5-6 |
A: 1:30-2:15 @Amy’s |
S: 10:00-10:45 am @Amy’s |
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$30 |
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Ballet (BEG) Ages 6-8 |
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S: 6:10-7:10 @ Ponderosa |
$37 |
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Ballet (BEG) Ages 9-12 |
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K: 6:30-7:30 @ Hunter |
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$37 |
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Ballet & Lyrical Technique 1 Ages 7-9 |
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A: 5:00-6:00 @ Evergreen |
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$37 |
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Ballet & Lyrical Technique 2 Ages 9-14 |
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L: 6:10-7:40 @ Shine |
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$48 |
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Ballet & Lyrical Technique 2 Ages 8-10 |
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A: 6:10-7:25 @Evergreen |
B: 6:10-7:25 @Evergreen |
$42/ 75 mins |
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Ballet & Lyrical Technique 3 Ages 11-14 Req. 3x a week |
L:4:30-5:30@ shine |
A/K: 7:30-8:30 @Evergreen |
L: 4:30-5:30 @shine |
$78/3hrs |
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Ballet & Lyrical Technique 4 Ages 11-14Â Req. 3x a weekÂ
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L: 4:30-6:15 @ shine |
A/K: 7:30-8:30 @Evergreen |
L: 4:30-6:00 @shine |
$96/4-4.25 |
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Hip Hop & Contemporary (BEG) ages 7-10 |
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L: 6:15-7:15 @ Shine OR A: 5:15-6:15 @ Hunter |
$37 |
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Hip Hop & Contemporary 1&2 ages 8-12 |
B: 6:10-7:10 @ Evergreen FULL |
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L: 7:30-8:30 @ Shine |
$37 |
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Hip Hop & Contemporary 3 ages 10-16 |
B: 7:15-8:30 @ Evergreen FULL |
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$42 |
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Boys Hip Hop Ages 8-12 |
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B: 7:30-8:30 |
$37 |
* Classes START
Sept 10th
*Registration and 1st month payment is due by Sept 1st. *Ages are Flexible based on skill/maturity.
*Classes require
at least a one semester commitment. (Sept-Dec; Jan-May) *unless specified
differently.
*Prices are per month based on total mins each week. Payment can be made monthly or in multiple months.
*Discounts: $5 off additional siblings and multiple classes.
*Classes subject to change based on enrollment of 4 student minimum. New classes will open when others reach capacity limit.
*Referrals: $10 credit towards tuition for each referral that signs up for a semester.
Class TUITION FEES:Â 30 mins=$25; 45 mins= $30; 60
mins= $37; 75mins=$42; 90 mins=$48; 2-2.25 hrs= $58;Â 2.5 hrs=$68; 3hrs= 78; 3.5hrs=$84; 4-4.25
hrs= $96
TEACHERS:Â A=Amy; L=Lena; B=Baylee; K=Kristen; S=Sarah
Little Princess Camps
What makes a princess? We can show you. Come learn positive attributes from Belle, Cinderella, and Moana. Each Day we will focus on one of these princesses and learn different dance moves that will be combined into a small dance for family members on Thursday. Come spend four magical days with us. We will dress up, dance, make new friends, and learn princess things. We will also have lots of fun on Thursday: family day. Choose a week that works best for you. See you in July!
Tumble and Dance Class
Learn the basic tumbling skills such as forward rolls, back rolls, back bends, preparing for cartwheels, perfecting cartwheels, back walk overs, and more. These skills will help build core strength, upper and lower body strength, balance, and coordination. We will also spend time warming up, stretching, and dancing. It is the best of both worlds. The last day of class will be a family presentation of the skills learned.
Ballet Technique-n-Musicality AND Dance Mix:
Great for any Dance Style: Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop
1. Beginning ages 6.5 -8 and 9-16 (little to no dance)
2. Intermediate/Advanced ages 7-16 (Approx. 2 yrs+ experience or Catches on quick)
Ballet Technique -n-Musicality: This class will help all dancers improve and work on technical skills and musicality. Musicality is the dancer’s ability to feel and communicate emotion through movement. Dancer’s will be trained and guided through this art form. This is strongly recommended for returning students. All students will benefit from this class and will help push them to a new level of dancing.
Dance Mix: Discover hidden talents, or develop a new one! Have Fun dancing and learning diff styles of dance in a wholesome environment. This class will creatively mix up different styles of dance and provide all dance levels a challenge. You will discover new moves and learn/perfect core technique that is foundational to all dance styles. Whether you know your style or not, anyone can benefit from this class and have fun. The more you diversify yourself with movement styles, the better dancer you will be. This class will also work on turns, tricks, and stunts to increase your wow factor as a dancer! This is strongly recommended for returning students. All students will benefit from this class and will help push them to a new level of dancing.
Tumble and Dance (4-9 yrs) This Class is an energizing yet streamlined sequence of movement that involve coordination, flexibility, distance, height, space, time, and direction. Movement exercises will also explore and develop each child's thought process and problem solving abilities.
This class includes weekly themes to produce elements of body awareness, function in mobility, safety, strength, and exercises for floor, balance beam, mini tramp jumps, imagination of characters and make believe. Class is established and built on the child's understanding of limitations and responsibility (i.e. rules for safety). Gymnastics equipment and mats will be used. A series of dance skills will be sequenced and combined with tumbling. Musical awareness, strength training, positive attitude, and overcoming unknown uncertainties, bravery, and achieving attainable goals will be taught in class.
This class includes weekly themes to produce elements of body awareness, function in mobility, safety, strength, and exercises for floor, balance beam, mini tramp jumps, imagination of characters and make believe. Class is established and built on the child's understanding of limitations and responsibility (i.e. rules for safety). Gymnastics equipment and mats will be used. A series of dance skills will be sequenced and combined with tumbling. Musical awareness, strength training, positive attitude, and overcoming unknown uncertainties, bravery, and achieving attainable goals will be taught in class.
Dance Therapy Is designed to be a class that involves children who with some developmental delays or impairments and who love to move/dance. This class will show you how dance can fulfill their creative and physical needs by creating a class environment that fits their needs and works at their pace.
Yoga is designed to improve the health, performance, and mental acuity of athletes or individuals interested in improving their level of fitness. Yoga reduces the risk of injury and augments recovery for ailments including stress, lower back pain and tension. Yoga is a gift for the body and the mind. (See class outline at bottom of page).
MOMMY ️-N- ME (walking to 2.5yrs) is an engaging development class for moms and their baby. Class will include movement that focuses on, coordination, balance, healthy behaviors, spatial awareness, body motion, direction, patterns and sequences such as: same and difference, comparisons to bigger, smaller, people, animals, insects etc.
This class will include weekly themes for Mommies and their baby to continue at home too! Every motion has names, reasons, and animal or character association; Verbal cues will allow for creative pattern of choice and allow for mom and babe to play and interact together. Independant and dependant body movements will create body awareness as well as develop baby mentally, physically, and emotionally. Mom will also see positive results mentally, physically, and emotionally. *Tumbling equipment pieces and developmental fun tools will be used each class.
This class will include weekly themes for Mommies and their baby to continue at home too! Every motion has names, reasons, and animal or character association; Verbal cues will allow for creative pattern of choice and allow for mom and babe to play and interact together. Independant and dependant body movements will create body awareness as well as develop baby mentally, physically, and emotionally. Mom will also see positive results mentally, physically, and emotionally. *Tumbling equipment pieces and developmental fun tools will be used each class.
Classes are now in session. If you are interested in joining a class please call us first so we can better assist you.
PLEASE READ Dress Code, Payment Process, and Policies.
Click HERE for Sibling and Multiple class Discounts and to Pay for Class.
*Location, Teacher, and Tuition is also linked to those pages.
Click HERE for Sibling and Multiple class Discounts and to Pay for Class.
*Location, Teacher, and Tuition is also linked to those pages.
Winter Class Schedule 2018
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CLASS |
AGE |
DAY |
TIME |
SESSION |
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Studio 2825 S Meridian Rd #100 |
Creative Ballet |
3-5 |
Tue |
10:45-11:25 |
1/16-4/10 12 wks |
Amy |
3 payments of $28 |
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Studio |
Creative
Ballet |
3-5 |
TH |
10:45-11:25 |
1/18-4/12 12 wks |
Sarah |
3
payments of $28 |
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Studio |
Mommy/Me Rockin Babe |
Walking-2.5 |
Mon |
10:45-11:25 CANCELED |
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Studio |
Tumble
& Dance |
3-4 |
Mon |
12:00-12:45 CANCELED |
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Studio |
Tumble & Dance Gymfantastics |
4-6 |
Mon |
1:00-1:45 |
1/15-2/19 or 2/21-4/9 |
Amy |
$48 per 6wk session |
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Studio |
Tumble
& Dance |
4-6 |
Tue |
1:00-1:45 CANCELED |
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CLASS |
AGE |
DAY |
TIME |
SESSION |
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Compass Charter 1422 Tech Lane (by Roaring Springs) |
Beginning Ballet |
9-14 |
Tue |
5:00-6:00 |
1/9-5/1 |
Lena |
4 payments of $37/mo |
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CLASS |
AGE |
DAY |
TIME |
SESSION |
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Crimson Point Elementary |
Beginning Ballet |
6-9 |
Mon |
4:20-5:20 |
1/8-4/2 |
Kristen |
10 wks 2 payments of $46.50 |
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Crimson Point |
Ballet/Jazz
Combo |
7-10 *Some
Dance Experience |
Mon |
5:30-6:30 |
1/8-4/2 |
Kristen |
10 wks 2
payments of $46.50 |
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Crimson Point |
Beginning Hip Hop |
5-8 |
TH |
3:15-4:15 |
1/18-3/22 |
Tammi |
10 wks 2 payments of $46.50 |
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Crimson Point |
Beginning
Hip Hop |
9-12 |
TH |
4:20-5:20 |
1/18-3/22 |
Tammi |
10 wks 2
payments of $46.50 |
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REED Elementary |
Beginning Ballet |
5-7 |
TH |
2:45-3:30 |
2/1-4/26 |
Hannah |
12 wks 2 payments of $49.50 |
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REED |
Beginning
Contemporary |
8-11 |
TH |
3:45-4:45 |
2/1-4/26 |
Hannah |
12 wks 2 payments of $55.50 |
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Payment for the classes below (only) is made through Meridian Parks
and Recreation.
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CLASS |
AGE |
DAY |
TIME |
SESSION |
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Ponderosa
Elementary |
Beginning Contemporary |
5-8 |
Tue |
5:15-6:15 |
1/16-4/10 |
Courtney |
2 payments of $56 |
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Ponderosa |
Beginning
Ballet |
5-9 |
TH |
5:00-6:00 |
1/18-4/12 |
Amy |
2
payments of $56 |
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Hunter Elementary |
Beginning Hip Hop |
5-9 |
TH |
5:00-6:00 |
1/18-4/12 |
Baylee |
2 payments of $56 |
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Hunter |
Beginning
Contemporary |
9-14 |
TH |
7:30-8:30 |
1/18-4/12 |
Baylee |
2
payments of $56 |
Ballet, Jazz
Hello! My name is Courtney Biagi.
I am 19 years old. I recently graduated from Borah High School and will be attending Boise State University. I started dancing when I was 13 yrs old. I trained at Dance Unlimited, taking ballet and jazz. During my senior year, I was on Borah Lionettes Dance Team. It was the first year Borah had had a dance team in quite a few years. We did very well considering! I'm currently taking ballet classes at Backstage Dance Center.
I love dancing with all my heart and I love helping children learn new things. Currently, I work at Creative Children's Center in Boise and have been there for almost a year! I love it! I am very excited to be a part of Inspired Dance and to have the opportunity to get to know even more children and help them learn and grow.
I am 19 years old. I recently graduated from Borah High School and will be attending Boise State University. I started dancing when I was 13 yrs old. I trained at Dance Unlimited, taking ballet and jazz. During my senior year, I was on Borah Lionettes Dance Team. It was the first year Borah had had a dance team in quite a few years. We did very well considering! I'm currently taking ballet classes at Backstage Dance Center.
I love dancing with all my heart and I love helping children learn new things. Currently, I work at Creative Children's Center in Boise and have been there for almost a year! I love it! I am very excited to be a part of Inspired Dance and to have the opportunity to get to know even more children and help them learn and grow.
Payment Policy
1. Payment Made to Inspired Dance (non parks and rec classes): Payment is due ON or BEFORE the first day of class each month, for month to month classes. Classes set up as 2 payments during a 10-12 week session must make the First payment on day 1 and the Second payment on the 5th or 6th class day. A reminder email/message will be sent for all classes. However, if payment is not made within 5 business days of the email reminder, a $12 late fee will be due in addition to the monthly fee.
*I have read the payment guidelines and general policies. I agree to uphold the payment process and policies of Inspired Dance. I acknowledge that failure to uphold policies will result in my child not being able to participate. I also acknowledge that failure to pay by or before the 15th of the month will result in a $12 late fee.
2. Payment Made to Meridian Parks and Rec: Parks and Recreation requires that payment be made on or before the first day of class each month. Online payment cannot be made after 7am on the first day of class. Payment must then be made over the phone. If payment still has not been made, a reminder email/message will be sent. However, if payment is not made by or before the 15th of the month, you risk having to pay both Meridian parks and rec and Inspired Dance the required monthly tuition. Why? Because after the 15th, parks and rec pulls class rosters. If you pay after the 15th, and class rosters have been pulled, Inspired Dance will not get their payment portion from parks and recreation, therefore you will also have to pay Inspired Dance.
*I have read the payment guidelines and general policies. I agree to uphold the payment process and policies of Inspired Dance. I acknowledge that failure to uphold policies will result in my child not being able to participate. I also acknowledge that failure to pay by or before the 15th of the month will put me at risk of paying double tuition to parks and rec and inspired dance.
1. Payment Made to Inspired Dance (non parks and rec classes): Payment is due ON or BEFORE the first day of class each month, for month to month classes. Classes set up as 2 payments during a 10-12 week session must make the First payment on day 1 and the Second payment on the 5th or 6th class day. A reminder email/message will be sent for all classes. However, if payment is not made within 5 business days of the email reminder, a $12 late fee will be due in addition to the monthly fee.
*I have read the payment guidelines and general policies. I agree to uphold the payment process and policies of Inspired Dance. I acknowledge that failure to uphold policies will result in my child not being able to participate. I also acknowledge that failure to pay by or before the 15th of the month will result in a $12 late fee.
2. Payment Made to Meridian Parks and Rec: Parks and Recreation requires that payment be made on or before the first day of class each month. Online payment cannot be made after 7am on the first day of class. Payment must then be made over the phone. If payment still has not been made, a reminder email/message will be sent. However, if payment is not made by or before the 15th of the month, you risk having to pay both Meridian parks and rec and Inspired Dance the required monthly tuition. Why? Because after the 15th, parks and rec pulls class rosters. If you pay after the 15th, and class rosters have been pulled, Inspired Dance will not get their payment portion from parks and recreation, therefore you will also have to pay Inspired Dance.
*I have read the payment guidelines and general policies. I agree to uphold the payment process and policies of Inspired Dance. I acknowledge that failure to uphold policies will result in my child not being able to participate. I also acknowledge that failure to pay by or before the 15th of the month will put me at risk of paying double tuition to parks and rec and inspired dance.
At Inspired Dance, we believe the credibility of a dance program is found in how a program shapes your child’s self image as well as provide quality and wholesome training.
Our program is founded on Christian values and standards. We encourage students to practice good habits of character along with practicing the physical skills learned in class. Each week our classes will nourish the body with physical activity, the mind with knowledge, and the spirit with positive feedback. It is important that our dancers know they are special to us!
We are a non-competitive Dance program that seeks to focus on the art of performing, improving technical training, building good character, establishing healthy habits, and using Dance as an instrument for good.
Our program is designed to help students feel successful, loved, and a part of something special. If we help improve your child's self image, quality of life, and/or physical abilities...then we have succeeded, however long or short you are with us!
Sincerely,
Amy Merrill
Our program is founded on Christian values and standards. We encourage students to practice good habits of character along with practicing the physical skills learned in class. Each week our classes will nourish the body with physical activity, the mind with knowledge, and the spirit with positive feedback. It is important that our dancers know they are special to us!
We are a non-competitive Dance program that seeks to focus on the art of performing, improving technical training, building good character, establishing healthy habits, and using Dance as an instrument for good.
Our program is designed to help students feel successful, loved, and a part of something special. If we help improve your child's self image, quality of life, and/or physical abilities...then we have succeeded, however long or short you are with us!
Sincerely,
Amy Merrill
Remind APP: In attempt to better communicate with parents and reduce the number of emails that may not be seen in a timely manner. We are requiring parents to install the "remind app" on their phone or sign up on their computer. Not only can we better communicate with you, but you can communicate with your child's instructor easier and they can remind you of information specific to that class. I love this app because information is safe and doesn't infringe upon privacy.
You will get a text message or email asking you to join a class. All you have to do is accept and follow the instructions. SET UP your account under YOUR NAME as Parent or put: Parent Name for______ (child's name).
You will be asked to join an Inspired Dance group for all classes, and an Individual class group.
After you submit this you will get an notification from this web address: https://www.remind.com/
You will get a text message or email asking you to join a class. All you have to do is accept and follow the instructions. SET UP your account under YOUR NAME as Parent or put: Parent Name for______ (child's name).
You will be asked to join an Inspired Dance group for all classes, and an Individual class group.
After you submit this you will get an notification from this web address: https://www.remind.com/
Just in Case Information....
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Class Desciriptions
Pre- Ballet is a 45 minute class that meets once a week for ages 3-4. There are three sessions to choose from. They can be taken consecutively or not. This class is designed to orient young children to dance using props, verbal images, and themes that will spark creativity and imagination. Students will learn some ballet and terminology as well as the importance of following directions. They will be given opportunities to discover their creative side. The goal of this class is to build on the child’s awareness of their body through dance and to make ballet fun. Watch your child’s self-confidence grow. This is a great class for ages 3-4 and will set them on their way for future dance classes.
Beginning Ballet is a 45-60 minute class (depending on age range) that meets once a week. This class is for students who have not had exposure to ballet and those who are moving up from the Pre-Ballet class. In this class your child will learn the basics of ballet and explore the world of ballet as an art form as they learn choreography. They will also be given opportunities to discover their creative side. The goal of this class is to build on body awareness and coordination, increase flexibility, and to make ballet fun. This class will also help build your child’s self-confidence, and set them on the path of dance. You will notice your child shine as she becomes more comfortable and knowledgeable about dance. This class will have the option to perform in our Spring Recital and will receive a costume.
Ballet 1 is for students who have had exposure to ballet (approximately 6-9 months or more), and have exhibited the necessary skill level, maturity, and proper body alignment. Ballet 1 meets once a week for 60 minutes and is for students wanting to continue their technical training in ballet. This class will continue to explore the world of ballet as an art form through technique and choreography. You will notice your child blossom as she becomes more comfortable and educated in the art of ballet. Confidence in her abilities will begin to shine. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
Ballet 2 is for students who have had at least 2 or more years of ballet and have exhibited the necessary skill level, maturity, body alignment, flexibility, and control. Ballet 2 meets once a week for 90 minutes. This class will help your student advance in their flexibility and technical skills. You will notice your child blossom as she becomes more comfortable and educated in the art of ballet. Confidence in her abilities will begin to shine. This class will also help prepare students for the next level of training, which will require a greater time commitment per week. Inspired Dance will help prepare your child for this next level, and will discuss with you whether your child is ready for a more serious level of training. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
Beginning Jazz/Lyrical Students will learn traditional jazz along with lyrical/contemporary style. This class is a great form of dance for ages 6+. The class will focus on jazz technique, the importance of a proper warm-up, strengthening techniques, flexibility, and musicality. Beginning Jazz/Lyrical will jump start your child’s journey into the world of dance, as a discipline and as an art. This class will have the option to perform in our Spring Recital and will receive a costume.
Jazz 1 is a 60 minute class that meets once a week for ages 9+, who are familiar with ballet or jazz (approx. 6-9 months), and have exhibited the necessary skill level, maturity, body alignment, flexibility, and control. Students will learn traditional jazz along with lyrical/contemporary style. This class is for students wanting to continue their technical training in jazz. As they do, you will notice an increase in flexibility and confidence in their abilities. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
Jazz 2 is a 60 minute class that meets once a week. Students will learn both traditional jazz along with lyrical/contemporary style. This class is for students who have had Jazz 1 and have demonstrated proper growth, strength, and advancement in skill level. This class will work on increasing flexibility and advancing in skill level. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
Beginning Hip Hop is a 45-60 minute class, depending on the age group. This class meets once a week. Students will learn basic fundamentals of hip hop and have the opportunity to enjoy learning this popular form of dance to age-appropriate music. This class will have the option to perform in our Spring Recital and will receive a costume.
Hip Hop 1 is a 60 minute class that meets once a week for girls ages 8+ who have had beginning hip hop and have demonstrated basic knowledge of hip hop dance moves. They will build on these moves and increase their knowledge of harder moves. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy learning this popular form of dance to age-appropriate music. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
B-Boy/Break Dance is a 60 minutes class that will teach boys how to do intricate footwork, freezes, and dance moves that incorporate skill and individuality. Students will improve in their upper body strength, physical coordination, and self-confidence as they learn how to bust move and excite the crowd with their new found love of dance.
Work Shops are classes that last for 8 weeks and are geared for ages 9 and up. They have a specific focus and allow students to gain exposure to a dance genre without long commitment. See the class schedule to find out when a certain category of dance will be taught.
YOGA is a 45 minute class for ages 3-6 or a 60 minute class for older ages. In this class we will begin by focusing on correct Alignment and Breathing in basic Postures, then incorporate Balance and Flow with their progressing Strength and Mindfulness!
.Private Lessons are available upon Request. Contact us for details or to set up a consultation.
Beginning Ballet is a 45-60 minute class (depending on age range) that meets once a week. This class is for students who have not had exposure to ballet and those who are moving up from the Pre-Ballet class. In this class your child will learn the basics of ballet and explore the world of ballet as an art form as they learn choreography. They will also be given opportunities to discover their creative side. The goal of this class is to build on body awareness and coordination, increase flexibility, and to make ballet fun. This class will also help build your child’s self-confidence, and set them on the path of dance. You will notice your child shine as she becomes more comfortable and knowledgeable about dance. This class will have the option to perform in our Spring Recital and will receive a costume.
Ballet 1 is for students who have had exposure to ballet (approximately 6-9 months or more), and have exhibited the necessary skill level, maturity, and proper body alignment. Ballet 1 meets once a week for 60 minutes and is for students wanting to continue their technical training in ballet. This class will continue to explore the world of ballet as an art form through technique and choreography. You will notice your child blossom as she becomes more comfortable and educated in the art of ballet. Confidence in her abilities will begin to shine. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
Ballet 2 is for students who have had at least 2 or more years of ballet and have exhibited the necessary skill level, maturity, body alignment, flexibility, and control. Ballet 2 meets once a week for 90 minutes. This class will help your student advance in their flexibility and technical skills. You will notice your child blossom as she becomes more comfortable and educated in the art of ballet. Confidence in her abilities will begin to shine. This class will also help prepare students for the next level of training, which will require a greater time commitment per week. Inspired Dance will help prepare your child for this next level, and will discuss with you whether your child is ready for a more serious level of training. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
Beginning Jazz/Lyrical Students will learn traditional jazz along with lyrical/contemporary style. This class is a great form of dance for ages 6+. The class will focus on jazz technique, the importance of a proper warm-up, strengthening techniques, flexibility, and musicality. Beginning Jazz/Lyrical will jump start your child’s journey into the world of dance, as a discipline and as an art. This class will have the option to perform in our Spring Recital and will receive a costume.
Jazz 1 is a 60 minute class that meets once a week for ages 9+, who are familiar with ballet or jazz (approx. 6-9 months), and have exhibited the necessary skill level, maturity, body alignment, flexibility, and control. Students will learn traditional jazz along with lyrical/contemporary style. This class is for students wanting to continue their technical training in jazz. As they do, you will notice an increase in flexibility and confidence in their abilities. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
Jazz 2 is a 60 minute class that meets once a week. Students will learn both traditional jazz along with lyrical/contemporary style. This class is for students who have had Jazz 1 and have demonstrated proper growth, strength, and advancement in skill level. This class will work on increasing flexibility and advancing in skill level. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
Beginning Hip Hop is a 45-60 minute class, depending on the age group. This class meets once a week. Students will learn basic fundamentals of hip hop and have the opportunity to enjoy learning this popular form of dance to age-appropriate music. This class will have the option to perform in our Spring Recital and will receive a costume.
Hip Hop 1 is a 60 minute class that meets once a week for girls ages 8+ who have had beginning hip hop and have demonstrated basic knowledge of hip hop dance moves. They will build on these moves and increase their knowledge of harder moves. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy learning this popular form of dance to age-appropriate music. This class will receive a costume and will perform in our Spring Recital.
B-Boy/Break Dance is a 60 minutes class that will teach boys how to do intricate footwork, freezes, and dance moves that incorporate skill and individuality. Students will improve in their upper body strength, physical coordination, and self-confidence as they learn how to bust move and excite the crowd with their new found love of dance.
Work Shops are classes that last for 8 weeks and are geared for ages 9 and up. They have a specific focus and allow students to gain exposure to a dance genre without long commitment. See the class schedule to find out when a certain category of dance will be taught.
YOGA is a 45 minute class for ages 3-6 or a 60 minute class for older ages. In this class we will begin by focusing on correct Alignment and Breathing in basic Postures, then incorporate Balance and Flow with their progressing Strength and Mindfulness!
.Private Lessons are available upon Request. Contact us for details or to set up a consultation.