Out On A Limb Dance Company engages the creativity and talents of dancers
who share a common belief that dance is meant to entertain and touch the
lives of audiences and dancers alike.
Our dance company presents the opportunity for young dancers to work with
professional dancers and choreographers throughout the year. Professional
mentoring of young dancers will help prepare the next generation of performers
for their careers in an atmosphere that is nurturing and supportive, rather
than competitive.
Our Mission
To provide a healthy, supportive and creative atmosphere for young dancers
To offer a well-rounded dance program as well as professional performance
opportunities
To foster the self-esteem that is crucial to developing resilient children
To bring the transforming experience of dance to at-risk and underserved
youth by encouraging them to explore their unique abilities outside of the
traditional classroom curriculum.
The Training Program
Out On A Limb's training program provides the classes and support an aspiring
performer needs to build strength and confidence. All classes are taught by
professional instuctors in a nurturing class environment. We offer classes
in:
*Ballet and Pointe
*Tap
*Lyrical and Contemporary
*Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance
*Beginner Combination Classes (ages 6-9 and ages 10+)
*Hip Hop
*Repertoire and Choreography
*Karate
*Fundamentals (ages 3-5)
The Outreach Program
Out On A Limb Dance Company gives children in grades 3 through 12 an opportunity
to experience the joy, discipline, and artistic beauty of dance - regardless
of the cultural or socioeconomic challenges they may face.
Student Showcase and Performing Arts Ensemble (PAE) Show
Each year Out On A limb Dance Company & School presents a performance created in Repertoire (REP) classes for Performing Arts Ensemble students and a Student Showcase involving all OOAL students. These performances allow students
the opportunity to grow their performing experience and showcase their own talent and choreography. They learn more about the process of creating a show beyond the dancing to creating the program to costuming and lighting.
Out On A Limb Dance Company & School embraces the ideal that dance should be
within everyone's reach.