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The academy is designed to extend to children and adults the benefits that can be derived from an educational and professional dance program. Dance is the most physically and mentally demanding subject within the Performing Arts field. I strive to instill in my students the knowledge of dance techniques and style, feeling of movement, and the emotional qualities needed to dance. The preschool and early childhood training program is a wonderful introduction to movement and rhythm and is designed to set the fundamental skills needed to advance to beginning dance technique. Music association and music appreciation along with rhythm and timing are included in the student's training. Self-discipline, dedication, goal setting, and determination are major assets gained as the students progress through the dance program. It is my hope that when the students leave the academy they will have developed a stronger character, an excellent background in dance, and a special love and awareness of the individual rhythm and talent within themselves.  Holli D. Mayberry Owner/Instructor Holli started her dancing career at the age of two and a half. She has studied dance from many professional and talented instructors including Randy Lamb of former Wytheville Fine Arts Center in Wytheville, Virginia. Holli also studied dance from Kelly G. Krantz, owner of Carroll County Dance Center in Hillsville, Virginia. Under Ms. Krantz's direction Holli began her teaching career at the young age of 16, at which time she started assisting Ms. Krantz with students in Carroll County. Mrs. Mayberry is a graduate of Radford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in dance, Cum Laude. While attending Radford, Holli participated in numerous productions as part of her curriculum and was selected to perform in many special performances sponsored by the university. During Holli's studies at Radford University she was also a student instructor for the Dance Department preparing young children for their performances in The Nutcracker. Holli was also an instructor for RU's Community Arts Program teaching many local children. Holli studied various forms of dance from instructors during annual trips to the American College Dance Festival Association. While attending Holli took many hours of classes during ACDFA seminars. Since Holli's graduation from college she has been a dance instructor at numerous dance facilities within both the New River and Roanoke Valleys. She is going into her third year as the owner of her own academy. Holli has also been associated with Dance Troupe in an effort to learn the latest styles being used and developed throughout the dance world. Holli's dream has always been to open a fun dance environment for children and adults of all ages.
 Onna Jones Assistant Instructor
Onna Jones is a freshman at Radford University majoring in Dance. She has danced since she was 5 years old, and has been a student of Holli's for 4 years. Her dream is to pursue a career as a performer and dance teacher.
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