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The Art of Dance Academy is a private dance and theater school. We are known for our professionalism and dance excellence, our toddler classes and our famous Summer Prince & Princess CampUnder the direction of founder Monique Vermont, The Art of Dance Academy is a warm and friendly place where children and adults, boys and girls can learn techniques of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and modern dance and most importantly learn to love dance. We invite you to come and experience our loving family atmosphere. Monique Vermont is the founder, director, choreographer and artistic manager for The Art of Dance. Monique has been involved professionally in the theatrical arts for over 40 years. Her extensive training includes the renowned George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet and the American Conservatory Theatre’s Stanislavsky method of drama in San Francisco. Monique’s experience teaching professionally has brought to fruition the most important purpose that she shares daily with her students; Dance is more than physical, it is mental and spiritual. Ms. Monique feels honored to share her knowledge and expertise with the next generation. Our Art of Dance family is committed to providing a fun, caring, and nurturing environment wherein our children feel safe to learn in a professional, progressive curriculum so they may carry the joy of dance within them for the rest of their lives. It is our honor to serve you and your loved ones.”
History
Established in 2000.
Our Art of Dance Academy is professionally staffed and committed to providing a fun, caring, and nurturing environment wherein our children feel safe to learn in a professional, progressive curriculum, so they may carry the joy of dance within them for the rest of their lives. It is our honor to serve you and your loved ones.
We do two major performances a year:
The Nutcracker in December,
and our Spring Musical Theatre Production,
which (in 2010) was our own full musical version of «CATZ!»
(in 2011) was our «Cirque Du Ballet!»
(in 2012) was «Bound for Broadway!»
and in 2014 will be: Journey To OZ!“
We perform our shows in the downtown historic theater district
of Norfolk, at the renowned TCC Roper Performing Arts Center.
Meet the Business Owner
Ms Monique V.
Business Owner
Monique Vermont is the Founder, Producer, Director, Choreographer
and Artistic Manager for The Art of Dance Academy.“Ms.Monique” has
been involved professionally in the theatrical arts for over 40years.
She began her stellar career in the National Touring Company of «The Music Man» At age nine, she earned the same role of ‘Amaryllis’ in the Warner Bros. hit classic movie musical, «The Music Man,”(opposite Ron Howard).
Ms Monique’s extensive training includes the renowned George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet, Colorado Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and the American Conservatory Theatre’s Stanislovsky Method of Drama in San Francisco. Her degrees include a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Communication /Emphasis Education, Associates of Arts in Dance Education and Choreography, with Honors in Humanities and Early Childhood Development