The Elegant School of Modern Dance offers a variety of classes for all ages and various levels in modern, ballet, jazz and modern/lyrical. We will provide quality and knowledgeable service to our customers and introduce the cultural art of dance to the community.
Our chosen technique of modern dance will be a combination of Graham, Limone’ and Horton. Part of our curriculum involves taking the technique classes of modern and ballet and transforming the student bodies into dancers. The jazz/hip-hop class is offered to students who would like to experience a jazzy style of dance while modern/lyrical is for students interested in learning different styles of choreography with all types of music at different levels of rhythms.
The owners Shawna Hall and Kimberly Trimingham have been long time friends since the sixth grade. Both grew up in Staten Island, New York. Shawna shared her love of dance with Kimberly and Kimberly shared her passion for fashion design with Shawna. They would sometimes visit each other in college just to see what was being introduced in various courses offered for their majors. Besides just hanging out with their other life long buddy Erika Durham. They both had dreams that they were striving for. Shawna and Kimberly would put their dreams on hold, to get married and raise their children. So, when Kimberly went to Shawna with her proposal of opening up a dance studio together, Shawna “of course” thought the idea of finally getting to share her gift of dance with others was spectacular!
Shawna and Kimberly bring The Elegant School of Modern Dance to the greater Fort Lauderdale area. So, they may introduce to the public a “Different way of Thinking” and experiencing dance. “If we can lift just one person’s spirit by walking through our studio doors, then our dreams have come to fruition.”
Thank You
Owner, choreographer and instructor Shawna Hall has a gifted talent of dance which spans 18 years. She has performed professionally with the City Dance Company and the John Freeman Dance Company. Shawna graduated in 1993 from City College of the University of New York and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Dance. Her majors included:
- Modern
- Technique Studies of MarthaGraham, Limone and Horton
- Ballet
- Music for Dancers
- Dance History
- Anatomy
Dress Code — Students can only participate in class with the proper dance attire, such as dance clothing, footwear. Warm up clothing can only be worn before class and must come off when class starts. The teacher must be able to see the lines of the body. Dress code is as follows; Girls burgundy leotard, pink footless tights, pink ballet shoes, and tan jazz shoes. Hair back in a bun at every class and no jewelry permitted. Boys white tee-shirts, black loose bottoms, white ballet shoes and white jazz shoes.
Communications — All studio memos will be posted up at the school. If a parent has any concerns or questions please set an appointment with the director or office management.
Attendance — In order for our students to take full advantage of class instruction. Please call before 1pm to report any absences and make up classes can be arranged within the same month. There are no refunds for missed classes.
Weather Cancellation — In the event of inclement weather please call to confirm that there will be no classes that day. Any classes missed due to severe weather conditions, can be made up within the same month. No refunds will be given for missed classes.
Placement — All students from the age of 5-17 must audition in order for your child to have the correct placement of class. All auditions will be announced. All students will be accepted at The Elegant School of Modern Dance.
The studio is a place of learning. Students must have self control and conduct themselves quietly in all areas of the studio.
There is no eating and drinking in the studio area. Parents must provide snacks and drinks to students before class.
Students must be dropped off at least 10 minutes before class already dressed.
Students are not allowed in the studio unless supervised by a teacher.
If a student is more than 5 minutes late they can only observe class. Make up classes cannot be arranged for tardy students.
Parents must pick up their child promptly after the class is over. If you are unable to pick up your child, please inform the office manager. If someone other then yourself is picking up your child they must provide a picture ID.
Students are not permitted to leave the studio to go to any of the stores and eateries in the area.
The Elegant School of Modern Dance expects all of our young students to conduct themselves in that manner; they will be expelled from our establishment with no refund.
Tuition is due on the 1st day of each month. There is a 5 day grace period. If payment has not been received by the 5th day there will be a $10.00 late fee and your child cannot participate in class until account is paid. There is a $25.00 registration fee and 1st month tuition are required upon registration. There will be a $30.00 charge for returned checks and payment will have to continually be issued in cash. Please make all payments in the office or by mail. Refunds are not given for missed classes, but make up classes may be arranged with office management.
Hours Per Week Monthly| 1 | $55.00 |
| 1.5 | $75.00 |
| 2 | $90.00 |
| 2.5 | $105.00 |
| 3 | $110.00 |
| 3.5 | $130.00 |
| 4 | $150.00 |
| 5 or more hours | $185.00 |
1 hour $12.00, 1.5 hour $18.00
Private Class:$25.00 for 30 minutes and $50.00 for 1 hour
Video
 Watch Shawna's dance solo in the studio's 2007 production of The Lion King. |
 Preview selections of a dance recital. |