We know that in the Triangle, dancers have many, many studio choices. Each of these studios has something to offer. We here at Legacy know that we are special in our approach to teaching dance. Hopefully the following will explain a little of what we mean.

Legacy Believes......

Legacy Studios believes that everyone has a dance inside them. Our goal is to help our students bring out their gift. We also recognize that not everyone "wants to be a dancer when they grow up" -- we all dance for different reasons. While we know that good, solid technique is imperative for the student who wants to be a professional dancer; proper technique is also critical for safety and injury prevention for all students. So even if American Ballet Theatre is not your goal, we approach all students with the belief that everyone needs good technique.

Legacy Believes... that dance should be enjoyable. As dancers, we have to be disciplined about learning and perfecting our craft. All the more reason to use a "spoonful of sugar"! Our instructors approach our students with a positive "can do" attitude and will support, challenge and nurture the dancers who choose to come to us. If dance isn't fun, then why do it?

Legacy Believes... that respect is vital in every area of life. All career paths - not just professional dance - require the ability to work both in a team and as an individual. We believe that dance education teaches much more than dance technique. Our students are educated to be thinking artists who develop the skills of self-discipline, teamwork, and communication. Professional dance careers are also not only challenging physically, but mentally, and not everyone a dancer may encounter will be easy to work with. We encourage our students to start practicing a positive mental attitude here and our instructors role model this attitude.

Legacy Believes... that creating dance is as important as learning proper technique. All classes from pre-ballet up have some time set aside for students to create choreographic phrases, improvise movement and try out new movement.