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28 Years
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Your Trusted Dance Academy for All Skill Levels in Hialeah
Founded in 1998 by Isis Alonso and Mara Alonso Ramirez, our dance academy has dedicated over two decades to cultivating excellence in dance education. We prioritize technical mastery, artistic expression, and character development through a curriculum designed to unlock each student's full potential. Our team of highly qualified instructors combines professional expertise with a passion for nurturing talent in a supportive environment. We emphasize discipline, cooperation, and mutual respect while maintaining equal opportunities for all dancers regardless of skill level. Our unique family-oriented approach fosters lifelong relationships alongside artistic growth, creating a community where individuality and collective achievement coexist harmoniously.Through diverse class offerings and performance opportunities, we provide comprehensive training that prepares students for both competitive success and personal enrichment. Our commitment to safety, inclusivity, and holistic development has earned us recognition as a trusted institution in Hialeah's arts community. The physical and emotional benefits of dance are central to our teaching philosophy, which values personal growth as much as technical proficiency. Our facility serves as a creative hub where students develop not only as dancers but as confident, well-rounded individuals.
Services
Acro
Ballet
Ballroom
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Jazz
Lyrical
Pointe
Strength Conditioning
Stretch/Jump/Turns
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer inclusive dance education with no competition auditions
- Our instructors combine professional expertise with personalized attention
- We provide diverse classes from ballet to hip hop for all ages
- Our family-oriented approach builds lifelong relationships
- We maintain equal opportunities for recreational and competitive dancers
Services
Acro
Our Acro classes combine dance with acrobatic elements, developing flexibility, strength, and coordination. Students learn to integrate gymnastic skills with dance movements in a safe, structured environment. This class enhances spatial awareness and technical precision while maintaining artistic expression.
Ballet
Ballet instruction focuses on foundational techniques through barre work and center combinations. We emphasize proper alignment, balance, and control while developing grace and musicality. Classes incorporate traditional methods with modern adaptations for comprehensive training.
Ballroom
Ballroom classes teach social and competitive partner dances including waltz, tango, and swing. Students develop rhythm, connection, and styling across multiple dance styles. Our program emphasizes both technical precision and social interaction skills.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes blend modern, jazz, and ballet techniques with emotional expression. We focus on body awareness, improvisation, and storytelling through movement. This class encourages creative exploration while maintaining technical discipline.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop instruction covers popping, locking, and freestyle techniques in a high-energy environment. Students learn rhythm, isolation movements, and personal expression while building confidence and physical coordination through urban dance styles.
People
Isis Alonso
Founder
Isis Alonso established DCDA in 1998 with a vision for inclusive dance education. Her leadership emphasizes technical excellence and character development, creating a nurturing environment where dancers thrive artistically and personally.
Mara Alonso Ramirez
Director
Mara Alonso Ramirez directs DCDA's artistic programming with over two decades of experience. She maintains high technical standards while fostering the academy's family-oriented culture that values both individual growth and collective achievement.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer Acro, Ballet, Ballroom, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, and specialized conditioning classes for dancers of all levels.
Are there competition opportunities for students?
All students can participate in competitions without auditions. We believe in equal opportunities for both recreational and competitive dancers.
What makes your academy different from others?
Our family-oriented approach eliminates divisions between skill levels, creating a supportive community where every dancer receives equal attention and opportunities.
Do you have experienced instructors?
Our teaching staff includes highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in dance instruction and performance across multiple genres.
What are your class schedules?
Classes run Monday-Friday 4pm-9pm and Saturday 9am-12:15pm. We offer flexible scheduling options for various age groups and skill levels.
Reviews (1)
Susette R.
Mar 08, 2021
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Love this academy! It's our second home The directors are amazing and push the girls to be the best they can be! Definitely recommend!
