Under the direction of Aggie Eidson, Studio A offers classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop for students ages 3 through adult. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction to every student who participates in our program. Studio A views dance as an art and an opportunity to grow creatively, to achieve dreams, and to reach goals. Providing classes for the recreational as well as the pre-professional dancer, the studio creates an environment that fosters the confidence and self-esteem of each of the students. As a result of this positive reinforcement, our dancers develop into strong, expressive young artists.

We celebrate the accomplishments of our students at an annual studio showcase, and are home to the Studio A Dance Company, a group of dedicated dancers who perform locally and compete on a regional and national level.

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August, 2009

Thank you for your interest in Studio A, directed by Aggie Eidson. Voted Best of the East Bay 2008 by Diablo Magazine, and nominated KRON 4 "Best of the Bay," Studio A offers classes in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, pointe, and children's combination classes. On this website, you will find a schedule of classes with studio holidays listed, a registration form, a statement of studio policies, and a Fall 2009 Newsletter. Classes begin Tuesday, September 8th. Open registration will be Tuesday, August 25th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Aggie has been teaching dance in the Bay Area for the past twenty-five years, and specializes in training the young, aspiring dancer. Aggie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education / Dance from California State University at Hayward and a valid California State Teaching Credential. She firmly believes in fostering the confidence and self-esteem of each of her students, and as a result of her positive reinforcement, has seen her dancers develop into strong, expressive young artists.

Combination classes offered for children ages three through six combine a creative blend of exercises, games, and activities designed to develop the student's motor skills and introduce them to the basics of jazz, tap and ballet. Tap and jazz classes offered for dancers age five and up consist of warm-up exercises, progressions (across-the-floor work), and center-floor routines in a fun and supportive environment. The ballet division offers classes for students ages 5 and up and focuses on developing proper placement and technique through the use of barre and center-floor exercises. Technique classes focus on the student's technical development, with an emphasis on proper placement and correct execution of basic and advanced moves. Rehearsal classes focus on learning dances for performance opportunities and are available to all age groups on an audition basis. Class placement is determined by the instructors, and levels II, III, IV, V, VI and VII cover a 2-3 year syllabus per level. All students are invited to participate in our end of the year showcase which is presented at a local theatre in the month of June.

Studio A is located at 2245A Morello Ave., Pleasant Hill, in the Hillcrest Shopping Center. Our location houses three large studios with state-of-the-art sound equipment, and a phenomenal floating floor system. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Studio A at 691-0505.

Looking for the new student registration form? It can be found by clicking here (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) .