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DANCE SPEAKS
Performing Arts Academy

VISION

To expand dance and performing arts exposure throughout ALL socioeconomic levels and communities. To stand as a main advocate in the effort to improve diversity in ballet and all genres of dance, lighting our youth’s pathway to endless opportunities in the performing arts.

mission

To provide students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to explore their creative potential while also imparting life skills such as teamwork and discipline, while focusing on the dancer in their entirety to include physical health, self-esteem, creativity, comprehension and emotional expression and regulation. To use performing arts as the vehicle to develop all attributes of a well rounded performer and human being. To welcome students of all experience levels and ethnicity. Refusing no student with the desire to study at the academy because of financial circumstances.

DSPAA

Dance Speaks Performing Arts Academy

Dance Speaks Performing Arts Academy was born out of a desire to expand dance and performing arts exposure, and it’s many benefits throughout all socioeconomic levels of the community.

Our mission is to connect the classical performing arts to our community, and communities under-exposed to these programs; in a conscious effort to expand art exposure and awareness of it's benefits.

Learn about each of our academy divisions, classes offered, schedules, tuition and more.

ACADEMY

EDUCATION - WELLNESS - CONFIDENCE - CREATIVITY

Students of our dance program receive professional instruction in classical and neoclassical ballet, contemporary/lyrical dance, jazz, and modern with a focus on correct body alignment/placement, strength, discipline and flexibility. Students develop coordination, creativity, and musicality, while learning the foundation of ballet technique and vocabulary.

Curriculum

The dance program offers a unified curriculum based in classical techniques including Cechetti, Vaganova, ABT, Horton, Dunham and Fosse, developing the needs of a well-rounded dancer. Emphasis is placed on nurturing critical thinking and listening skills, acknowledging each dancer in their entirety including physical wellness, comprehension, confidence and self expression, as well as correct classroom attire and etiquette.

our story

 

Dance Speaks Performing Arts Academy is a Military Spouse owned family business, specializing in ballet, contemporary/lyrical, jazz and modern dance. The Performing Arts program provides students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to explore their creative potential while also imparting life skills such as teamwork and self-discipline. Dance Speaks instructors provide premier dance training in a comprehensive format that inspires creativity and self-expression, while promoting Health, Confidence and Education.

The Academy’s dance program offers a unified curriculum rooted in classical techniques including Cechetti, Vaganova, ABT, Horton, Dunham and Fosse.  The Academy’s founder, Lené Bostick promotes focusing on the dancer in their entirety to include physical health, comprehension, self-esteem, creativity and emotional conveyance-acknowledging and helping to develop all attributes of a well-rounded dancer. The Academy welcomes students of all experience levels, backgrounds and races, and are advocates for the efforts to improve diversity in classical ballet.

Dance Speaks Performing Arts Academy illuminates pathways for the young, and young at heart, to the performing arts.

 
 

Lené Bostick

Owner/Founder

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska Lené has over 15 years experience as a professional choreographer, dancer, and dance educator. As a military spouse Lené has implemented dance & performing arts mentor-ship programs across the U.S. and with military affiliated organizations. 90% of these programs are still thriving independently in AK, NV, NC, and VA. With a training foundation rooted in classical ballet, Lené has had the opportunity to train at some of the most prestigious institutions, receiving a scholarship to Dance Theatre of Harlem at the age of 15 she later became a member of the Ailey certificate program. She has danced professionally with Alaska Dance Theatre, The Long Leaf Opera, Riddick Dance, Fletcher Nickerson Jazz Co., and Project Dance NY. Lené attended UNLV in Las Vegas where she majored in dance and choreography, and also obtained a B.S. in Business Management from Shaw University.

Lené enjoys speaking to Youth Groups about the importance of healthy living, the benefits of dance, & the history & evolution of diversity in dance.

She has successfully developed and  implemented dance education curriculum into the Charter /Home-School Engagement Program, as physical health & movement therapy. As well as, developed employee fitness programs for a military veteran and spouse employment corp. to contribute to their employees wellness benefits. Lené has served as the creative director and led the Pre-Professional division at Beauty for Ashes School of Dance, M.A.L.D academy, and has served as dance faculty at Legacy Academy, Walltown Childrens Theatre,Lyon Park Community Center and The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation.

As the director, Lené makes it a priority for Dance Speaks to partner with small, veteran owned, and minority businesses in an effort to support the cause of entrepreneurship in the community.

Jessica Marshall

Instructor: Tiny Tots Program TA: Contemporary worship

Jessica is a Los Angeles native, U.S. Navy Veteran, mother of three with a passion for nutritional education and physical fitness. Jessica is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and experienced martial artist. She has been fortunate to have the opportunity to continue doing what she loves for an organization whose mission she believes in.

Jessica received her personal trainer and nutrition coach certifications from (ISSA) International Sports Science Association, and has been training with the United Karate Federation in Kenpo style martial arts for the past 5 years. She is CPR/AED certified and completed education as a medical assistant.

Jessica has been passionate about the performing arts since childhood, dancing as a regular participant in the pageantry circuit, and working as a childhood model. Jessica also continues to sing.

When her youngest daughter Kennedy started class at DSPAA, she did so well that Jessica was determined to give back to the studio - and started helping as a parent volunteer, assisting with greeting new families and parent communications. Now she applies her physical fitness and movement talents as one of our DSPAA Tiny Tots instructors. Jessica is also training as a TA in the Contemporary Worship class and attends DSPAA’s Adv. Ballet technique classes.

 
 

Jayla Morris

DSPAA YOUTH AMBASSADOR

ACADEMY TA

 
 

KENNEDY MARSHALL

DSPAA YOUTH AMBASSADOR

ACADEMY TA

 

CALENDAR 2024/2025

 

Upcoming Dates at Dance Speaks Performing Arts Academy

  • August 1-Sept. 30: Fall Enrollment Online (⭐FREE! Registration through September 1st)

  • August 17th: (SATURDAY 4p)-RETURNING STUDENTS🎉🎞️Showcase Video WATCH PARTY🎉🎞️

  • August 24th: Dance Speaks Level Assessment Class (For new and returning students ages)

    • (Ages 5-10y) 11a-12p - (Ages 10-18y) 2p-3p (SAT-Tiny Tots students 3-5y exempt)

  • SEPTEMBER 1: ⭐FREE! Registration Promo Ends (last day)

  • SEPTEMBER 3rd: ⭐FIRST DAY OF TECHNIQUE CLASSES

  • September: Fall Open Enrollment continues

We offer sibling and military discounts. Use code SIBLING or MILITARY at checkout.

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