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In 2003 she opened Spotlight Elite Dance Centre located in Clinton Township, Michigan, a 6,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art studio specializing in both competitive and recreational dance. She continues her studies each summer to learn the latest trends in various dance styles. In addition to her dance studies, she has also obtained a college degree and various dance certifications, including a certification through Dance Educators of America (DEA). She also provides her students with a staff of dance professionals, including a Personal Trainer, certified though National Endurance of Sports Training Association (NESTA).
She is pleased to have a staff of well-trained, experienced instructors who share the same interest and dedication for dance. The staff’s extreme knowledge is displayed through both their teaching and the success of their students. The studio’s instructors also continue their education throughout the year with professional training all across the country. They have continued their education with training under professionals such as Bob Rizzo, Greg Russell, Al Gilbert, Nan Giordano and the staff at Giordano Dance Center. Along with fitness professionals such as Mari Windsor (Windsor Pilates) and Cathy Roe.
Spotlight Elite dancers are well-known for their outstanding technical skills, unique choreographed routines, stylish costumes and wonderful stage presence. Their competition groups receive numerous awards and trophies each year for their performances at local, regional and national competitions.
All the instructors and dancers
here at Spotlight make up an inspiring environment for one to learn,
perform and build confidence.
Spotlight Elite Staff
*Janelle Pautz
*Jonathan Newport
*Carla Vermiglio
*Jonathan Newport
*Carla Vermiglio
*Jaclyn Venditto
*Megan Saylor
*Brittani Peele
*Chelsea Hartinger
*Megan Saylor
*Brittani Peele
*Chelsea Hartinger
What can Spotlight Elite offer my child?
Mission Statement
- An experienced staff with ongoing education.
- Instructors who are dedicated to the success of your child.
- A certified Personal Trainer to aid in proper conditioning, injury prevention, and general nutrition of dancers.
- A professional wood sprung floor to help eliminate injuries and to enhance technique.
- Affordable and age appropriate costumes.
- Convenient ballet kits. One stop shopping right at the studio!!
- Opportunity for advancement into competitive groups.
- Pom Pon Classes - rarely offered at dance studios.
- Annual Spring Recital showcasing all dancers in a professional and uniformed manner.
- Large, welcoming lobby for parents and students.
- Spotlight snacks and bottled water to purchase for a minimal fee.
- Classes kept to minimum size to cater to dancer's individual needs.
- Safe and inspiring environment for students to learn.
- Your family is ours! We encourage parents to take an active part in their child's dance experience. We welcome suggestions and questions to help us serve you and your dancer's needs.
- We encourage parents to come in the studio! See what is new and to even watch your child's improvement from time to time.
Mission Statement
Our
mission as professionals in the art and study of Dance is to provide
our
dancers with a positive learning environment and a resourceful staff,
aiding in
a heightened appreciation of dance as an art form.
In addition, our working environment will withhold the
highest
standard of aesthetics, safety, comfort and energy that one strives to
come
across when choosing a dance training studio.
Along
with dance training, increasing ones awareness in strength training and
general
health will aid in a well-balanced dancer, both
mental and physical. Our goal is to
continuously feed a dancer’s
body with unlimited knowledge, aiming towards self-appreciation, confidence and
inner
strength.
Our
studio will open up the ability for creativity and self-expression,
through
both choreography and unique custom costuming.