best 7 programs in Loveland, OH

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.

Emilie LaRosa (aka: "Miss Emilie") is the owner and creative director of Broadway Bound Dance Academy. She started dancing at the age of 3 with Beverly Williams at the Dance Connection. At the age of 5, she danced with Ms. Bonnie Williams at the Bonnie Williams Dance Studio. She competed throughout grade school and high school receiving many awards and national titles. Emilie received a B.A. in Dance Management from the acclaimed Oklahoma City University’s School of Dance and Arts Management. Upon receiving her degree, she moved to New York where she studied at Broadway Dance Center. She danced with several companies including Peggy Spina Tap Company, Tap Fusion and the New Jersey Tap Ensemble where she served as managing director. Emilie had the opportunity to perform at The Duke and Town Hall in New York City. She is a founding member of Cincinnati Taps, Inc, a non profit dance company. After studying and performing in New York, Emilie decided to move back to Cincinnati to open a dance studio in her hometown of Loveland. Broadway Bound Dance Academy opened in the winter of 2003. Broadway Bound offers instruction in classical ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop for students 2 yrs. through adult.