South Miami K-8 Center Dance Magnet is a performance-based program designed for students who demonstrate a natural ability and high interest in dance. Students experience an all-encompassing dance education program where they are introduced to the theory of dance history, vocabulary, nutrition, human anatomy as well as staging, costuming/makeup, and performance ethics.
The students put into practice a wide range of dance experiences and activities that enhance their basic movement, technique, discipline, and creativity. Instruction is given in the areas of ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, choreography and much more.
Throughout the school year, students perform in numerous events, such as our annual Holiday Show, Solo Showcase, and End of Year Show. Our students are committed to community service and participate in service activities such as Blue-Ribbon Showcase, Superintendent Showcase, and various Regional and National Dance Competitions.
Our program prides itself on serving as a pre-professional program for young dancers who are interested in venturing into the professional dance world. Some of the program's alumni include T.V. personalities, music recording artists, winners of "So You Think You Can Dance", and soloists in modern and dance companies and Broadway performers.