Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD - About Us

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=100 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Home"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <B>About Us</B></div> <div> <A HREF="summer_camps___classes_2010.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Summ"><U>Summer Camps & Classes 2010</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fall_classes___registration_2010_2011.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Fall Classes & Registration 2010-2011</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="calendar__newsletter__updates___events.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Cal"><U>Calendar, Newsletter, Updates & Events</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="class_descriptions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Clas"><U>Class Descriptions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="pre_school_classes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD PreS"><U>Pre-School Classes</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="show_troupe.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Comp"><U>Show Troupe</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact_us___location.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Cont"><U>Contact Us & Location</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="dance_fashions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Empl"><U>Dance Fashions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="employment.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Empl"><U>Employment</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="charitable_giving.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Char"><U>Charitable Giving</U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=455 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <IMG SRC="1dd82260.jpg" border=0 width="130" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="51be16e0.jpg" border=0 width="225" height="110" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="664" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 1066 WIDTH="658"><bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="6" WIDTH="922" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 17 WIDTH="415"><div> <B>MISSION STATEMENT</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER ROWSPAN=4 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="481"><div> <IMG SRC="4d698990.jpg" border=0 width="152" height="153" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCE4 HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="415"><div> At Backstage Dance Studio, it is our mission and commitment to provide quality dance instruction and artistic training of the highest possible caliber. In developing and maintaining a successful dance program, we offer all students a positive learning experience while promoting an atmosphere of excitement and fun. </div> <div> We instill and nurture the self-discipline, self-confidence and creativity required to become proficient in the art of dance.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCE4 HEIGHT= 99 WIDTH="415"><div> Backstage embraces the opportunities for students and teachers to take master classes and attend conventions and conferences to enhance an increased level of learning and skills. We also provide performance opportunities so that students may participate in the world of dance through community projects, competitions, and annual recitals to showcase their talents.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#CCCCE4 HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="415"><div> Backstage establishes effective communication channels while exhibiting fairness, understanding, and generosity between </div> <div> management, teachers, students, and their families.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#660099" FACE="Arial" ><B>Backstage Dance Studio</B> </FONT>offers personalized professional instruction in <B>Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Pointe, Lyrical, Modern, Cecchetti, Acro, Rockin' Tots and Tap & Tumble</B> for dance enthusiasts of all ages and levels of ability. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring performer, Backstage has a class to meet your needs. Our experienced, professional dance instructors provide high-energy, goal-oriented dance instruction in a friendly, supportive environment. Backstage students receive personalized placement according to their previous experience and ability. Then, students advance at their own, individual paces of learning and skills development. Backstage students are encouraged to demonstrate what they've learned in regional dance competitions and our annual dance revue. Backstage Dancers are often <IMG SRC="4d7999a0.jpg" border=0 width="153" height="154" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="20" VSPACE="20">asked to perform and entertain at fundraisers, community events and holiday performances. Come join us for the excitement, challenge, and fun of learning to dance the Backstage way!  If you're looking for a dance studio in Howard County, you've come to the right place!</div> <bR> <div> <B>Backstage Dance Studio</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >strives to meet all your dancing needs and has been offering quality group instruction in Howard County and the surrounding communities since 1987. We have programs designed to meet the needs of both the recreational dancer and serious students looking to further their studies professionally.  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Over the years, many of our students<IMG SRC="4d899990.jpg" border=0 width="153" height="153" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="20" VSPACE="20"> have gone on to receive dance scholarships from universities, such as University of Oklahoma, UMBC, Elan, and East Carolina University. Others have gone on to professional careers in and on Broadway, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Cruise Ships and Disney World.  Many of our current students also perform in local theater and community productions.</div> <bR> <div> In classes with an average student/ teacher ratio of 8:1, Backstage students receive plenty of personal attention from our qualified instructors and assistants. Our spacious, climate controlled facilities with three dance rooms, state-of-the-art audio equipment and sprung dance floors provide an excellent dance environment for dance enthusiasts of all levels.</div> <bR> <div> Visit <A HREF="http://www.premierdancegear.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.premierdancegear.com"><U>Premier Dance Gear</U></A>, adjacent to our studio, for the latest styles in dance and exercise fashions, including a complete line of dance shoes.</div> <bR> <div> Backstage Dance Studio is <A HREF="contact_us___location.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Cont"><U>located at</U></A>: </div> <div> 7185 Columbia Gateway Drive</div> <div> Columbia, MD 21046</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Backstage Dance Studio... your Dance Studio in Howard County.</B></div> <div> <B>Looking for Summer Dance Camps in Howard County?  You've come to the right place!</B></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=25 BGCOLOR="#660099" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Professionalism, Quality, Experience  ... 410.312.0900</B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>