Two locations:
117 W Maumee St
Adrian, MI 49221
(Temporarily closed)
9508 Stephenson Rd
Onsted, MI 49265
(517) 467-2425
Instructors
Eleanore Brown
Director, FCCA
Cecchetti Council Teacher Certified, DMM Member
Miss Eleanore has been a teacher in Lenawee County for many years. Some students are now third generation dancers. She is a member, permanent examiner, coach, and liaison officer for the Cecchetti Council of America. She is a member of Dance Masters of Michigan. She has performed in and choreographed many productions for area theater groups. She is a past faculty member of Sienna Heights University, working with the Madrigal Singers, and Children's Theater, and with Trudy McSorley.
Eleanore received the Sylvia Hamer Scholarship, being selected by the Cecchetti Council of America’s Executive Board, to attend The Cecchetti Society Teacher Course in England. She was also honored to receive the Lenawee Arts Award in 2009 for her years of commitment to the art of dance.
Miss Eleanore traveled to Italy in the summer of 2017 and was able to participate in the Cecchetti International Counsel of Ballet. Classes and competition were held in Florence Italy. She was also able to do some sightseeing in Rome and Venice.
Miss Eleanore is currently working on the following:
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Setting dance choreography for the TCA Big Band Concert series
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Participating in a recital given by Dr. Marty Marks @ Adrian College
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Working with Wayne State University to establish an archive for the Cecchetti Council of America's documents and historical records
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Teaching a dance class at the Hope Community Center in Adrian, which "exists to support adults with disabilities in pursuing an empowered, healthy and community-enriched life."
Beth Beard CTCI
Miss Beth has been dancing ballet since she was 4 1/2 years old. She is a Certified Health Coach, a certified Tai chi instructor, is certified to teach Cecchetti Ballet Grade 1, and has her BA from the University of Michigan School of Education. She has studied dance at Sylvia School of Dance, Pamela Rutledge's Studio, and the Dance Center, as well as attended workshops and classes at the University of Michigan, Jackson School of the Arts, and Broadway Dance Center, NYC.
"I love teaching dance, fitness, and Tai chi because I understand how important movement is to our overall health and well-being especially as we get older. It is so helpful to find an exercise that you enjoy to do and look forward to practicing it, because if you don't love it, you won't stick with it. Who wants to workout and dread it? I also find taking classes is important for the social benefits gained, especially interaction with others, motivation, and accountability."
Her teaching objectives include:
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Being able to teach classical Cecchetti ballet and other forms of dance movement to children and adults, and encourage them to participate in an art form which has many life-long health benefits.
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To learn more about and work with children and adults who have health issues which affect their physical movement abilities, and balance, especially those with arthritis and Parkinson’s disease.
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Continuing Education Study courses include:
1. Full Body Flexibility Course through Exercise Etc. Inc.
2. Fall prevention protocol assessment and exercise training through Mobility Matters
3. Ongoing educational workshops and training through FAI including:
"Fall Prevention"
"Speed Training for Seniors"
"The Power of Tai chi for You and Your Clients"
"Brain Health and Tai chi"
"Brain Body Fitness - Quick Functional Exercises for Seniors"