Foundations

Foundations classes are a 1.25 hour class consisting of ballet/tap/jazz combination class designed for dancers in the 1st and 2nd grades. This class introduces beginners to the foundations of dance or continues to build the foundation of training to dancers who have taken dance class previously. These classes establish the basis of knowledge in the foundations of dance to prepare dancers for future styles and advancement. Please refer to the class schedule below to find the Foundations class that is appropriate for your dancer.

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Dress Code

The dress code for all Foundations classes is a leotard of any color and pink or skin tone tights*. For tap and jazz portions, dancers will be allowed to put on a skirt or shorts to wear as a coverup. Dancers will wear pink or skin tone ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and tan jazz shoes. Hair is to be pulled up out of the dancer’s face as to not distract from class.

Leotard and Tights:

Any color leotard with pink or skin tone tights.

** Ballet tights and shoes must match in color (i.e. pink tights with pink ballet shoe or skin tone tights with skin tone ballet shoes). 

Ballet Shoes:

Any brand is approved.

Shoes must be pink or skin tone leather with a full sole.

Tap Shoes:

SoDanca TA37; Black patent with Velcro Strap

Jazz Shoes:

SoDanca JZ76; Caramel

Foundations Class Schedule

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“On top of the amazing training, Elite Studios has incredible role models. Ali and the faculty have taught my daughter a new level of perseverance, organization and, most importantly, the value of kindness. Ali & the faculty are so gifted not only in dance, but also knowing each dancer and their very unique abilities.”
CHRISTIAN RILEY, DANCE PARENT
“On top of the amazing training, Elite Studios has incredible role models. Ali and the faculty have taught my daughter a new level of perseverance, organization and, most importantly, the value of kindness. Ali & the faculty are so gifted not only in dance, but also knowing each dancer and their very unique abilities.”
Christian Riley, Dance Parent

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Amber
Kirchner

Amber graduated cum laude from Kennesaw State University in May 2019, earning her B.A. in Dance with a concentration in modern. During her undergraduate studies, Amber performed original works by Daniel Gwirtzman, Andrea Knowlton, and Lisa K. Lock. Many of these works were selected to perform at the American College Dance Association (ACDA), including the ACDA National Conference at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Amber also traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel, studying Gaga and repertoire of the Batsheva Dance Company.

Amber is a freelance dancer based in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has danced professionally with companies including SOMOS, The Off Centered Project, Bautanzt Here, KSU Dance Company, Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Dance Canvas, Dance Aegis, Watershed Dance Theatre, and Gotta Dance Contemporary. Within these companies and freelancing, Amber has worked with choreographers such as Tsai-Hsi Hung, Angelita Itzanami Reyes, Nadya Zietlin, Patsy Collins, Dana Woodruff, Ashley Chasteen, Ricardo Aponte, Andrea Knowlton, Sarah Emery, Lonnie Davis, Rachel Truitt, Madi Nelson, Christina J. Massad, and Simone Stevens. In a review from ArtsATL, it was written, “Kirchner especially has a dynamic, can’t-look-away stage presence.”

Alongside her performance career, Amber has been teaching and choreographing for over ten years. She has also worked with renowned companies such as Xcel Talent Agency, The Atlanta Opera, Nike, Só Dança, Bloch Dance, and Suffolk Dance.