DANCE STYLES OFFERED
Combo Class (Tap & Ballet)
Combo Class (Tap & Ballet)
1 Hr of ballet and tap for 3-4 year olds
Mommy & Me
Musical Theatre
For ages of 12 months – 2 years old. A class designed to teach young toddlers rhythm, jumps, dance and tumbling all while creating memories with their parent.
Tap Dance
Tap
A genre of dance which allows your feet to become instruments, making sound and music.
Jazz Dance
Jazz
An energetic form of dance with a ballet foundation. Mostly used with theatrical or high intensity music.
Ballet
Ballet
Promotes physical strength, agility and develops an understanding of music and rhythm while generating a love of movement.
Pointe
Pointe
Classical ballet teaching putting all of the dancer’s weight on the tip of their toes.
Musical Theater
Musical Theatre
Where dance, theatrics, and song all combine to create a storyline in a musical show.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop
Learn the urban street style movement performed to hip hop music.
Pre-Pointe
Pre Pointe
Classes to strengthen dancer’s ankles and feet and transitioning from Ballet shoes to Pointe.
Contemporary
Contemporary
A Style of dance which combines ballet, jazz, and improvisation.
Acro
Acro
Focuses on blending elements of technical dancing with acrobatic tricks.
Latin Fuzion
Adult/Kids Latin Fuzion
A combination of Latin Dancing and Jazz.
Technique
Technical
Where students focus on their jumps, turns, leaps, splits and strengthening their bodies.
Afro Caribbean
African Dance
African Dance encompasses a spectrum of movement and rhythmic movements.
About The Owner
Originally from The Bronx, New York, Elyssa was introduced to the art of dance at the age of four. She started her training at Fancy Feet Dance Studio in Bronx, NY and then excelled in the renowned Broadway Dance Center in the heart of Manhattan. Elyssa is trained in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, street jazz, and latin dance. Her unique style and unmatched talent has given her the chance to dance with the top choreographers in the country including “So You Think You Dance” choreographers Wade Robson, Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman and Brian Green among others.
Our Testimonials
WHO WE ARE
Pivot Dance Center is a breath of fresh air and a force to be reckoned with in Hampton Roads. We pride ourselves on being a value and moral based dance studio for all ages. Our mission is to give our students a well rounded studio to learn, create, discover their talents, and build self-confidence, all while promoting healthy living and building friendships.
Pivot is the very first Dance Center in Hampton Roads to partner with Parents Against Bullying and become a #nobullyingzone. Here we offer a safe, healthy, and loving studio for all ages to enjoy. Once you’re with Pivot you are family and we value your commitment with us.
Our instructors are equipped with up to date choreography and amazing technique by studying their art continuously. We understand the importance of dance education as well as dance performance and are committed to create the best environment for students to learn and fall in love with dance.