Philosophy

The purpose of DancEdge is to create all–around dancers and to encourage dance as a way of life from teenage years on through adulthood. To this end, DancEdge teaches partner dances that are performed to popular music played everywhere from area clubs and concerts to parties and proms.

Dancers and owners of dance venues share a symbiotic relationship. Support of local dance venues, including restaurants, hotels, night clubs and community centers (see link) that provide dance music and hardwood dance floors is essential to creating and maintaining a successful dance community. Therefore, emphasis is placed on teaching dances that are designed for limited floor space, local dance bands, and popular dj music.

The Universal Unit System® is used in all DancEdge classes to give students a basic vocabulary and understanding of dance rhythms and body mechanics that underlie partner dancing. Music played at DancEdge classes is a fun mixture of popular R&B, jazz, pop, rock, gospel, hip hop and country (Link to Catherine’s current dj list).