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ABOUT US

Got a passion for dancing? Welcome to Silhouette Dance Studio!

We offer social dance classes for all skill levels, including classical ballet, ballroom, folk dance, and jazz. For new students, we offer a free introductory lesson. The competitive advantage we offer is the recognition of dance talent at all levels. From first-timers looking to enter the exciting world of dance, casual beginners exploring opportunities to further enhance their skills, to aspiring professional dancers, we can provide the coaching you need. With our experience and appreciation of all facets of the art of dance, we strive to help each student develop a positive self image, experience the joy of dance, and achieve their maximum potential as a dancer. Our foundation is built on the philosophy of creating a flexible and family-oriented platform for our dancers so they can grow in a non-judgmental and nurturing environment. We have a team of experienced teachers with years of professional dance training. Our innovative teaching techniques provide a supportive and fun environment for everyone to learn to dance.

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STAFF

Irina Mantel

Artistic Director and Choreographer

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Irina has always loved to dance since she was born. Her parents first noticed her passion for it and decided to sign her up for a dance studio at their small town. Within moments, her dream came true and she started learning the mystery of dance as it quickly became a part of her soul. After a while her talent and tendency to be one of the best among the students was quickly noticed by one of her mentors who advised her parents to pursue the development of her dance skills by going to the Choreography College of Tashkent City. Taking the advice of her teacher, she went to an audition and passed with flying colors and graduated with honors in 1981. From 1981 to 1996 she was working at Tashkent Musical Theater. She really enjoyed the experiences this theater had to offer, especially due to the different styles of dance. Over time, Irina was able to adapt and expand upon her passion in choreography and grow as a part of it. She engaged in solo performances as well as entourage and excelled at both. She has traveled extensively throughout countries (Russia, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, and Litva) and shared her talent among a variety of viewers. In 1997 she immigrated to the United States and has happily continued the pursuit of her aspirations in choreography. For the last ten years since her move to the US, Irina has worked as a ballet instructor and choreographer at various dance studios in the Bay Area. Now, given the opportunity to evolve in western culture and integrated with her knowledge, she hopes to pass on her craft and love of dance to her students.


Valeriy Mantel

Art Production Manager and Audio Engineer

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Valeriy has extensive knowledge of staging production based on his background at Tashkent Musical Theater as a musician of the orchestra. He has worked in various productions over the years and is currently contributing to Silhouette Dance Studio by editing music and overseeing every aspect of art production.





CLASSES

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

New Student Enrollment

OPEN ENROLLMENT IS NOW HERE!

We welcome children of ages 3 yrs and up. We offer a first free trial class to ensure your child is comfortable with our environment and teaching style, which is adaptable to all our students. Also, if you bring a friend, you will receive 25% off one month's tuition!

Class tuition for children of ages 4-6 yr (45-min class):
• $80 for 4 classes per month
• $150 for 8 classes per month
• Drop-in $25/class

Class tuition for children of ages 7-14 yr (1-hour class):
• $100 for 4 classes per month
• $180 for 8 classes per month
• Drop-in $30/class

Try us out! We look forward to working with you.

To schedule your first class, please call or text Irina:
Phone: (650) 279-1676

CLASS DIVISIONS

Class Division Age Group Class Duration
Tiny 3-4 years old 45 min
Mini 5-6 years old 60 min
Pre-Bravo 7-8 years old 60 min
Bravo 9-10 years old 60 min
Pre-Teens 11-12 years old 60 min
Teens 13-14 years old 60 min
Juniors 15-16 years old 60 min
Seniors 17 years old and up 60 min

CLASSES BY DIVISIONS

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (Tiny, Mini)

Creative Movement class is offered to children 3 - 6 years old. It will introduce them to movement, music, and rhythm, as well as body discipline and awareness. This class is designed to develop appropriate skills for this particular age group, such as dance positions and increasing coordination through skipping, hopping, and turning patterns. Emphasis is placed on fun and the development of positive self-esteem as the child enters one of his or her earliest classroom situations. In addition to dancing, children learn to take turns and interact cooperatively within a group.


INTRODUCTION TO DANCE (Pre-Bravo, Bravo)

This class will introduce students to a variety of dance styles, including social ballroom in the form of formation dance, modern dance, pre-ballet, and folk dance. It improves basic dance skills and brings complexity to dance movements. Students are divided into groups by level for more precise work on creative movements, rhythm, and coordination.


SPIRIT OF DANCE (Pre-Teens, Teens)

We offer classes for pre-teens and teens that introduce them to all forms of dance, as well as provide them an opportunity to excel and progress into higher levels as they perfect their technique. Students will be introduced to more advanced dance styles such as Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary.


ADULTS (SDT)

Ballroom dancing is a couple's dance where the couple moves using step patterns and rhythms that match the character of the music. It does not require any special skills or dance ability. By learning simple dance steps and their associated timing, you can find yourself quickly out on the dance floor having fun while dancing. This style of dance is an activity you can enjoy at any age. It is a skill that, once learned, lasts a lifetime. It is also a wonderful lifestyle addition to help keep you healthy and fit. This class will focus on bringing joy during performance on stage and be a part of a dance theater production. We have all dreamed of being on stage. This class will give you an opportunity to fulfill your dream. We know that not all people are ready to perform on stage and that is why this class is offered by invitation only.


CLASS SCHEDULE

Class Division Age Group Weekday(s) Start/End Time
Tiny 3-4 years old Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10-11am
Mini 5-6 years old Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10-11am
Pre-Bravo 7-8 years old Monday, Friday 4-5pm
Bravo 9-10 years old Thursday 5-6pm
Pre-Teens 11-12 years old Saturday 12:15-1:15pm
Teens 13-14 years old Monday, Friday 5-6pm
Juniors 15-16 years old Saturday 11:15am-12:15pm
Seniors 17 years old and up Saturday 11:15am-12:15pm

EVENTS


PAST EVENTS

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POLICIES

ATTENDANCE

To achieve the most beneficial results, regular class attendance is important. Per our studio's policy, the only acceptable reason for missing a class is due to illness or family bereavement. If a student misses a class for any other reason, our studio will not prorate, refund or credit for that unattended class. If a student misses a class without proper notification (3 hour notice) as specified via email or phone to our studio, regardless of the reason for the absence, Silhouette Dance Studio shall reserve the right to deny a refund for that class. Our studio reserves the right to modify our class schedule based on business needs at our own discretion, and will notify our customers of any such changes.

HOLIDAYS

Due to the fact that there are months during the year which have five weeks and no additional charge is made, full tuition payment is expected during months which include a holiday.

WITHDRAWAL

When a student enrolls, his/her place in class is reserved for the year. If the student wishes to withdraw from a class, please notify the dance studio so that we can offer the place in class to someone on our waiting list.

STUDENT CONDUCT

While in class, each student is expected to show respect for the instructor and the other members of the class. Our students are treated with respect and learn to respect others. We expect each student to participate fully during class. However, no student is expected to do any more than what he/she is capable of doing. Please arrive on time as every minute of each class is of value. It is also disruptive to the class when students arrive late. If the student is early, please be prepared to wait in the reception area and enter the classroom when invited by the teacher. Please use the restroom before class. No food or drinks in the studio area. No gum anywhere. Come to class in dance attire - including shoes. If you come to class in inappropriate clothing or street shoes, you will be asked to sit out and watch. Be prepared to fully concentrate on the lesson during class time. Visit with friends before and after, but not during class. Practice during the week so you will come to class prepared to briefly review and then move on to learning something new. Offensive language and/or behavior will not be tolerated. Use of cell phones is not permitted in the classroom.

ATTIRE

Girls:
   Black leotard (short-sleeve bodysuit preferred), pink dance tights, and black dance skirt. Black leotard or top, black fitted Jazz pants.
Boys:
   White T-shirt, black jazz pants or shorts.
Shoes:
   Jazz, Character, Ballroom, and Ballet dance shoes.
Hair:
   Hair is to be worn up in a bun or secured neatly away from the face.

PERFORMANCES

We present two annual performances: one end-of-the-school-year recital in May/June and one holiday show in December. We strive to be professional while keeping the costs of production as low as possible. Thus, a participation fee of $25 will be charged prior to each performance.

COSTUME

Silhouette Dance Studio provides its students with costumes for all performances throughout the year. Consequently, there will be an annual costume rental fee, which is due on October 1st of each year. The rental fee is specified in the fee structure breakdown listed below. Please note that this rental fee is non-refundable.
Annual costume rental fee as listed per group:
Full price of the costume will be charged to the customer's account in the event that a costume is returned after the performance under any of the following circumstances:

CLASS REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FEE:
At the time of registration, we charge a one-time non-refundable fee of $25.00 per family.

REGISTRATION FORM:
Please download and print the Registration Form, fill it out, sign it, and bring it along with the registration fee to the 1st class.
To download the Registration Form (PDF file) please click on the link below:
 Registration Form

TUITION

Each month, tuition is due during the first class of that month. If you would like to pay for more than one month at a time, you may. Cash and personal checks are accepted. The bank fee will be charged for returned checks. If any problems should arise, we will gladly work with you individually. Regarding our payment policy, we provide a fixed monthly fee per month to attend our classes which cover your 1 class per week, and 4 classes for the entire month. In cases where a month has a total of 5 weeks, you are not charged for that additional 5th class within that month. However, Silhouette Dance Studio reserves the right to not provide a refund if one class is missed for any reason in a month that includes 5 weeks. Furthermore, if, for an acceptable reason, you miss more than 1 class in the month that has a total of 4 weeks, our studio will provide a maximum refund for 1 missed class only. Checks must be made payable to "Silhouette Dance Studio". Returned Checks are subject to a $30.00 fee.

LATE FEE: If tuition is received after 10th of the month, a $30.00 late fee for that month will be applied to outstanding accounts.

DISCOUNTS: Parents who have 2 children enrolled in classes at our dance studio, are entitled to a 10% discount on total tuition cost. Bring a friend to the class and you will get 25% off your next month’s tuition!

CONTACT


We're currently renting space at the following location:

2385 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008

3025 Kaiser Drive Unit H, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Phone: (650) 279-1676

Email: silhouetteds@yahoo.com