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17 Years
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Professional Dance Training for All Ages in Vicksburg
Since 2009, River Pointe Dance Academy has provided Vicksburg, Mississippi, with a professional studio environment dedicated to nurturing dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes technical excellence across multiple genres, with ballet serving as the foundational discipline for every student. We prioritize holistic development, fostering confidence, encouragement, and compassion in our students while maintaining a strong commitment to artistic growth. Our instructors bring extensive experience in dance education, ensuring personalized guidance for each individual's journey.Through structured training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary styles, we cultivate both technical proficiency and creative expression. Our faith-based approach integrates values of integrity and service, teaching students to use their talents to glorify Jesus Christ. With evening classes available Monday through Thursday, we accommodate diverse schedules while maintaining a focused learning environment. Our facility supports technical training, performance opportunities, and character development, creating a well-rounded dance education experience.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dancing
Hip-Hop Instruction
Jazz Dance
Contemporary Dance
Acrobatics
Combo Classes
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Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We emphasize ballet as the foundation for all dance styles
- Our instructors foster confidence and compassion in students
- Faith-based approach integrates Christian values with dance education
- Experienced teaching staff with diverse dance expertise
- Offers age-specific classes from toddler to adult levels
Services
Ballet Classes
Structured ballet training for ages 8+ with weekly classes emphasizing technical precision and classical foundations. Our progressive curriculum includes pointe work for advanced students. Instructors focus on proper alignment, musicality, and performance quality while developing strength and flexibility. Classes prepare dancers for various performance opportunities throughout the year.
Tap Dancing
Tap instruction combining rhythm development with musical theater elements for all ages. Students learn to create percussive sounds while developing coordination and timing. Classes incorporate Broadway-style choreography and improvisation techniques. Our program builds foundational skills applicable to both recreational and competitive dance settings.
Hip-Hop Instruction
High-energy hip-hop classes teaching syncopation and isolation techniques for ages 6+. Curriculum includes breaking, popping, and locking fundamentals. Instructors emphasize musicality and personal style development in a supportive environment. Classes feature contemporary choreography reflecting current trends in urban dance culture.
Jazz Dance
Technical jazz training focusing on clean shapes, turns, and leaps for ages 6+. Classes develop strength and musicality through Broadway and competition-style choreography. Instructors emphasize performance quality and stage presence. Our program includes both lyrical and high-energy jazz variations to suit different artistic preferences.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance classes blending technical precision with artistic freedom. Students explore fluid movement quality while maintaining proper technique. Instructors guide improvisation exercises and choreography development. Our program emphasizes emotional expression and individual creativity within structured dance frameworks for advanced students.
People
Bridgett Allen Hunt
Founder/Artistic Director/Head Instructor
Bridgett established River Pointe Dance Academy in 2009 with over 25 years of dance experience. She oversees curriculum development and teaches advanced ballet classes. Her expertise includes classical technique and performance coaching.
Richard Hunt II
Executive Director
Richard manages administrative operations while maintaining active involvement in studio programming. With extensive dance industry experience, he ensures organizational efficiency and strategic growth for the academy.
Susan Ramsey
Acro Instructor
Susan specializes in acrobatic dance instruction, teaching strength and flexibility techniques. She develops safe progression programs for students combining dance and acrobatic skills in a structured environment.
Christie Lum
Instructor
Christie teaches multiple dance styles with focus on student engagement. She develops age-appropriate choreography and emphasizes technical development across various dance genres for younger students.
Lisa Ingram
Administrator
Lisa manages day-to-day operations and student services. She coordinates class schedules and parent communications, ensuring smooth administrative functions while maintaining dance education standards.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, acrobatics, and combo classes for younger students.
What age groups do you teach?
We accept students starting at 18 months through adult levels with age-specific class offerings.
Is religious affiliation required?
While we teach Christian values through dance, we welcome students of all backgrounds to our classes.
How do I register for classes?
Registration details and class schedules are available through our website's parent portal section.
What performance opportunities exist?
We offer annual recitals and special performance events throughout the year for enrolled students.
Are there adult dance classes available?
Yes, we provide dance instruction for adult students in multiple styles during evening class times.
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Christie Lum
Oct 26, 2020
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RiverPointe Dance Academy has not only created a safe, fun place for my children to learn solid dance technique, but it has provided sweet friendships! The owners and instructors strive to create a feeling of family for both the dancers and their families. We love our RPDA dance fam!