We have added some great classes to our spring schedule! Want more information? You can download your own copy by using this link to our lates flyer! http://www.tumbledancecheerproductions.com/images/March_2013_classes.doc
Academy of Fine Arts in Woodward Oklahoma offers classes for all ages in dance, music, art, tumbling, cheerleading, recreational gymnastics, acrobatics, dance, art, performance teams and an arts based educational preschool. Check out our ASPIRE Integrated School Option for K-12 as well.Call us at 405-265-6082 for more information about classes available for you or your child.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Miss Oklahoma, Alica Clifton, was named 2nd runner up on Saturday at the Miss America Pageant 2013 in Las Vegas. Alica has been dancing most of her life which includes taking weekly classes, competing in regional, state, natiopnal and international competitions.
Although Alicia dances several methods and styles, this dance teacher was very happy to see her tap dance in the pageant finals. Alicia has placed in the top three in an international tap dance championship two different times. And at a very young age. Tap is where she really shines and is propbably one of the best tap dancers in the nation.
When she was taking classes at Karen's Kids in Midwest City, Ok at a young age, her parents had already bought in to the commitment to Alecia's passion to dance. I remember standing in Karen's studio at the time and recall Alecia's parents talking, at the time, that they had just put in a dance floor, barre and mirror into their home for her to practice.
I am sure there did come a time that she did not want to train anymore, but only for a short time because of her support team of family, teachers, coaches and friends. What people saw in this young lady was the joy on her face when she performed, and not the times she would possibly come home and complain about being too tired. Not the times she might of been discouraged or frustrated, but again the joy on her face when she performed.
Alicia did not get this far by herself and only on joy. She got this far because others saw her joy and decided to be there and help to push her and support her through the hard times. Dance performance is not easy, especially for those who are considered some of the best.
And dance is not always easy for the student that parents have said " just take it for a year or two and see if you like it". The difference is that the parents that see the joy, will not let them give it up for anything. The parents that cannot see the joy, go to the next great thing hoping they will find the joy. Not because the child does not like it, but because the parent is still looking for something they cannot see.
Congratulations to Alicia, her parents, teachers, coaches and trainers along the way that took the time to see the joy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB5bAJODUig&feature=share&list=PL5E66C4DC4E0B85A8
Although Alicia dances several methods and styles, this dance teacher was very happy to see her tap dance in the pageant finals. Alicia has placed in the top three in an international tap dance championship two different times. And at a very young age. Tap is where she really shines and is propbably one of the best tap dancers in the nation.
When she was taking classes at Karen's Kids in Midwest City, Ok at a young age, her parents had already bought in to the commitment to Alecia's passion to dance. I remember standing in Karen's studio at the time and recall Alecia's parents talking, at the time, that they had just put in a dance floor, barre and mirror into their home for her to practice.
I am sure there did come a time that she did not want to train anymore, but only for a short time because of her support team of family, teachers, coaches and friends. What people saw in this young lady was the joy on her face when she performed, and not the times she would possibly come home and complain about being too tired. Not the times she might of been discouraged or frustrated, but again the joy on her face when she performed.
Alicia did not get this far by herself and only on joy. She got this far because others saw her joy and decided to be there and help to push her and support her through the hard times. Dance performance is not easy, especially for those who are considered some of the best.
And dance is not always easy for the student that parents have said " just take it for a year or two and see if you like it". The difference is that the parents that see the joy, will not let them give it up for anything. The parents that cannot see the joy, go to the next great thing hoping they will find the joy. Not because the child does not like it, but because the parent is still looking for something they cannot see.
Congratulations to Alicia, her parents, teachers, coaches and trainers along the way that took the time to see the joy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB5bAJODUig&feature=share&list=PL5E66C4DC4E0B85A8
Friday, November 23, 2012
Black Friday Store Special
Purchase a BLACK FRIDAY COUPON for $75
that is worth $100 when used by December 23, 2012
in our store.
Coupon can be used to purchase dancewear,
shoes, guitars, dance and music supplies that are in stock in our store. Coupon
confirmation will be emailed to the purchaser. * Coupon worth up to $100 in merchandise if used by December 23, 2012. After December 23rd the coupon will be honored for the paid value of $75. Fee is charged at the time of ordering and is non-reundable.
* Sales tax on the purchases will be charged and paid by the customer.
* Coupon can be used with in the guidelines for multiple purchases.
* Store open Late on Wednesdays during December for your shopping convenience!
Coupon can be purchased today through Tuesday and families are limited to two. Cannot be used for tuition or lessons. Purchase the coupon through our event calendar link from our website at www.academyoffineartsok.com Just go to the events page and click on the event caledar link.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Want Your Child To Understand Empathy?
NOTE: Recently, the following article was in a publication for dance teachers. We thought the information was work sharing the article with you as it was published.
Cultivating Empathy
The results are preliminary, but they’re a no-brainer to anyone involved in arts education. A study has found that “children that partake in music activity in a group setting are more prone to developing one of humankind’s noblest traits: empathy.”
The ramifications of this research are discussed in an article on San Francisco Classical Voice (sfcv.org) called “Is Music the New Social Media? ‘Empathy’ Entrainment.” The yearlong study at the University of Cambridge (UK) explored the effects of group music activities on 52 children ages 8 to 11, roughly half boys and half girls. They were divided into two groups, one of which was given group music-based games and the other activities that involved texts and drama only. The children in the music group scored higher on a test that measured empathy.
The experiments didn’t involve dance, but the correlation is obvious. The music activity stressed what lead researcher Tal-Chen Rabinowitch called “entrainment,” in which the children had to become “rhythmically attuned to one another” and “[i]mitation and the sharing of musical goals were also stressed.” Although the imitation games were largely improvisational, “[e]ach child playing a musical instrument had to attend to other children in the group.” Sounds like a dance class, doesn’t it? In effect, teachers are sowing the seeds of empathy.
If the study’s results prove significant and valid, the data will serve well those who argue for arts education. As Joe Landon, executive director of California Alliance for Arts Education, says in the article, “Quality arts programs have the potential to empower and engage students in ways that can promote learning across the board. Students who have a positive sense of themselves are more likely to embrace learning new things and find success in school.”
The article points out that the study raises the issue of individual versus group music education, since most music instruction “is geared toward private performance.” In dance, the opposite is true. So, dance teachers, take note: if group activities in which children are rhythmically attuned to one another promote empathy, your students will have it in spades.
Just one more reason why dance education matters. —Cheryl A. Ossola, Editor in Chief
Dance Studio Life
NOTE: Recently, the following article was in a publication for dance teachers. We thought the information was work sharing the article with you as it was published.
Cultivating Empathy
The results are preliminary, but they’re a no-brainer to anyone involved in arts education. A study has found that “children that partake in music activity in a group setting are more prone to developing one of humankind’s noblest traits: empathy.”
The ramifications of this research are discussed in an article on San Francisco Classical Voice (sfcv.org) called “Is Music the New Social Media? ‘Empathy’ Entrainment.” The yearlong study at the University of Cambridge (UK) explored the effects of group music activities on 52 children ages 8 to 11, roughly half boys and half girls. They were divided into two groups, one of which was given group music-based games and the other activities that involved texts and drama only. The children in the music group scored higher on a test that measured empathy.
The experiments didn’t involve dance, but the correlation is obvious. The music activity stressed what lead researcher Tal-Chen Rabinowitch called “entrainment,” in which the children had to become “rhythmically attuned to one another” and “[i]mitation and the sharing of musical goals were also stressed.” Although the imitation games were largely improvisational, “[e]ach child playing a musical instrument had to attend to other children in the group.” Sounds like a dance class, doesn’t it? In effect, teachers are sowing the seeds of empathy.
If the study’s results prove significant and valid, the data will serve well those who argue for arts education. As Joe Landon, executive director of California Alliance for Arts Education, says in the article, “Quality arts programs have the potential to empower and engage students in ways that can promote learning across the board. Students who have a positive sense of themselves are more likely to embrace learning new things and find success in school.”
The article points out that the study raises the issue of individual versus group music education, since most music instruction “is geared toward private performance.” In dance, the opposite is true. So, dance teachers, take note: if group activities in which children are rhythmically attuned to one another promote empathy, your students will have it in spades.
Just one more reason why dance education matters. —Cheryl A. Ossola, Editor in Chief
Dance Studio Life
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Enid Academy of Fine Arts Soon To Open!
Academy of Fine Arts is expanding! Demands for our programs has increased and we are happy to bring them to Enid! Located at 800 W Broadway, Enid Academy of Fine Arts will offer great classes in dance, music lessons, tumbling and acrobatics, cheer and more. Coming in January is our private academic preschool - kindergarten half day classes!
Enid Academy of Fine Arts will feature five dance studios, five music studios, academic rooms, computer rooms for music theory and more. "It is like the building was just sitting and waiting for us to come to Enid", stated Director Mary Myers. "The building had been vacant for many, many years and there have been several issuses we have had to take care of prior to opening. But what we have now is a great space with a start of the art performing and fine arts school. Everyone working on the facility has been blown away once they walk inside."
An October opening date is being planned. Final work on the floors and other situations continues this week. Be sure to watch for the announcement of our opening day and registration day!
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