CREO Arts & Dance Conservatory
About
CREO – A Latin Word Meaning I Think; I Create; I Believe. CREO Arts & Dance Conservatory is committed to building strong, creative, commitment-minded, joyful, wholesome artists. We provide high-quality dance classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We provide a safe and child-centered environment to encourage our students to explore dance with qualified, nurturing instructors.
creodance.com • 612-636-6893 • [email protected]
Why Choose CREO?
Wholesome, family friendly atmosphere.
Dancers are required to dress modestly. Our music choices are clean and age appropriate.
Competitive pricing. Discounts for families with multiple dancers. Beautiful recital costumes for great prices.
Excellent technique and training. Our program builds strong ballet, modern, and contemporary jazz/ hip-hop artists. We focus on the individual needs of each dancer. Whether a child desires to dance for fun, or train for a career in dance, our program encourages dancers of all aspirations.
We place particular emphasis on arts and dance composition. Composition trains dancers to explore and build their own work. Learn more about our trademarks by clicking here!
Small class sizes. Our classes “cap” at 12 dancers for ages 3-5 and 15 dancers grades 1-12. Some advanced classes may be larger due to leveling.
State-of-the-art facilities. Our 7000 square foot facility includes 4 beautiful dance spaces each equipped with mirrors, barres, viewing windows into every studio, state of the art sprung floors, and ample parking!
Progress reports. Parent/teacher conferences are held each spring. Students, parents, and instructors have the opportunity to discuss the dancer’s progress.
Qualified instructors. Many of our instructors currently dance with dance companies and/or have degrees in dance.
Focus on performance not competition. Our dancers have the opportunity to perform in the annual West-Metro community tradition, The Tales & Tails of Folks & Fairies, various faith-based dance productions, Elevate Youth Dance Festival, Cathedral Dance Festival and our spring Recital.
Faith-Based dance opportunities. CREO offers faith-based dance classes infusing Judeo/Christian themes and stories with Ballet and Contemporary dance techniques. Our also dancers have the opportunity to audition to be a part of our three faith-based youth companies, Footprints, Roots, andCREO DanceVERVE: Twin Cities that perform at area churches including Wayzata Community Church, Redeemer Lutheran, Wayzata Free Church, and Faith Presbyterian Church to name a few that we partner with. Bi-annuallyWe produce a full length faith-based production. Some of our performances include Wade In the Water, Esther: for Such a Time as This, and The Companion: The Story of Ruth & Naomi.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
At CREO we typically meet with the student and parent to get a better understanding of past experience and goals for their future dance experience. We discuss wheather private instruction or class work will be best for the student. We allow students to test out a couple of classes before they commit.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BFA in Dance from the University of Minnesota. Most of my staff also have degrees in dance and many dance professionally here in Minnesota.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Please visit our website creodance.com for pricing
How did you get started teaching?
I began teaching while I was in college. Though I danced professionally for awhile, my heart was with my students. I enjoy choreographing and watching young dancers acheive goals.
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with agest 3-18. I teach all generas of dance.