In the wild, wonderful, and wacky world of Ohio, lies a band of brave, bouncing, and bewitching children known as the 'Ohio Dance Dynamites'. Ohio, a state known for its cornfields, humming cities, and the sparkling Lake Erie, is as full of personality as a peanut butter sandwich is to jelly. This magical place is where the Dance Dynamites roll up, each kid a bright spark in the Ohio sky. These sprightly sprouts are not your everyday Ohio kids. They're as bendy as buckeye branches and as spry as speedy squirrels. The leader of this supernova crew is a character as cool as a cucumber, Captain Funky Footwork. He's not just a regular boy from Toledo. With his disco-ball helmet, shoes that tie themselves, and a heart as big as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he's a true icon in the Dance Dynamite's universe. Captain Funky Footwork and the Ohio Dance Dynamites are always ready to pop, lock, and drop it! They believe that each river in Ohio beats with a rhythmic flow and every cornfield rustles like a maraca. And so, they dance - in Dayton, in Cleveland, in Columbus, and even in the smallest of Ohio towns. Their dance is not just a regular two-step or a ballet pirouette, it’s a jumble of giggles, wiggles, and Ohio pride, that makes every adult wish they could swing their hips like a hula hoop too. The Ohio Dance Dynamites and their leader, Captain Funky Footwork, believe that the beat of Ohio is in their hearts, and they’re ready to dance it out, one funky footwork at a time!
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Give your child the opportunity to learn a unique Olympic sport while building confidence, focus, coordination, discipline, and strategic thinking at ALLE Fencing Club in Fort Lauderdale. ALLE Fencing Club specializes in saber fencing and welcomes students from beginners discovering the sport for the first time to experienced young athletes preparing for regional and national competitions. Youth beginner classes introduce children ages 6–12 to the fundamentals of fencing, including saber handling, footwork, distance control, fencing etiquette, sportsmanship, coordination, focus, and basic rules. Junior programs are available for ages 12+ and help students progress toward competitive fencing. With experienced coaches and a supportive training environment, students develop both physical and mental skills while learning a sport that challenges them to think quickly, move confidently, and make strategic decisions. Advanced and Elite programs provide additional training for experienced fencers interested in tournaments and high-level competition. ALLE Fencing Club also offers private lessons for personalized instruction and skill development, as well as beginner-focused fencing camps that combine fencing activities with teamwork, confidence-building, focus, and fun.
Performing Arts Dance Centre offers classes for both girls and boys ages 3 and up. With four large studios, professional dance floors, closed-circuit monitors in each classroom, parent viewing areas, a dedicated homework room and an onsite dancewear shop, PADC is the premiere studio in the area. PADC offers classes in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip hop, pointe and gymnastics. There is something for everyone, from beginner to advanced levels and recreation classes or competitive teams. A trial class is free, and we offer discounts for daytime combo classes, boys classes and Saturday classes.
Angel Dunlap has been teaching dance and baton in Delaware for 30 years. “Angel's Hi-Steppers” march in local parades and perform at nursing homes, school functions, festivals and our annual dance and baton recital in May. Angel is a certified National Baton Twirling, Twirling Unlimited, Drum Major of America and Dance Masters of America judge and teacher. “Angel's Hi-Steppers” offer dance and baton to girls and boys ages 16 months and up! All phases of baton and dance are offered including: tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, ribbon dancing, clogging, modern, Irish dance, preschool dance with tumbling, 1, 2 and 3 baton, majorette lines, strutting, modeling, pom, fire baton and knife twirling as well as solo and group classes.