DANCE ARTISTRY CENTER

Acro Program

Acro classes will work on laying the foundation of gymnastics. For example, forward & backward rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, tabletops and bridges, moving on to more advanced work as a student progresses. Not only do we set a solid foundation of the basic tumbling skills we work on flexibility, balance, listening, following directions, spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills and socialization. Students are placed into classes according to mastered skills.

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Acro 1 Ages 4.5-6 Mondays 4:30-5:15pm

Acro 2 Ages 6-8 Mondays 5:15-6:00pm

Acro 3 Ages 7-10 Mondays 6:00-6:45pm

Acro 4 Ages 8+ Mondays 6:45-7:30pm 

Acro 5 Ages 9+ Mondays 7:30-8:15pm

Acro 6 Ages 10+ Mondays 8:15-9:00pm

DAC Competition Team

The DAC Competition Team gives dancers additional chances to perform. The program fosters the development of team work, discipline, artistry, and technique in each dancer.

A Team of Educators

Come dance with us at Dance Artistry Center! Our team of instructors is dedicated to offering quality dance education. Whether you’re here for recreation or for professional training, we can help you reach your goals.

Sara Bittle

Artistic Director/Ballet & Preschool Dance Instructor

Sara Pinkerton Bittle has had extensive ballet training. She has been dancing since an early age at local studios, where she had the opportunity to perform at Disney World's Magic Music Days and on Royal Caribbean's Stars at Sea. Sara's intensive ballet training began at Mid-Atlantic Ballet, in Newark, DE, under the direction of Sara Taylor Neal. At MAB, Sara was a member of the pre-professional performing Company where she danced the roles of Cossack Doll and Puppeteer in the ballet, "The Fantastic Toyshop." Sara also performed in the Delaware Dance Festival. Sara continued her dance training at Old Dominion University as a Dance Education major, taking classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Anatomy & Kinesiology for Dancers, and Improvisation. Sara finished her degree at Rowan University, with classes in Ballet, Creative Dance for Children, and World Dance Forms. The summer of 2005, Sara studied at the Boston Conservatory, where she trained with Denise Pons, former Boston Ballet dancer, and Seán Curran, Artistic Director of the Seán Curran Company. Sara has also attended the Dance Teacher's Workshop in New York City with renowned master ballet teachers, Finis Jhung, Judy Rice, and Mignon Furman. In 2008, Sara was certified as a Pilates Mat instructor at Pilates Core Center in Marlton, NJ. Sara has been teaching ballet for the past 10 years and continues to take ballet classes at Koresh School of Dance in Philadelphia, PA.

Katharine Sayre

Hip-Hop Instructor

Katharine Flaherty Sayre has had several years of professional experience as a Hip-Hop/Jazz dancer. She danced for 3 seasons with the Philadelphia Kixx Dance Team and 1 season with the Philadelphia Barrage Dance Team, both under the direction of Adrienne Della. Katharine was then selected as one of the Philadelphia Soulmates, under the direction of Marla Viturello. While dancing as a Soulmate, Katharine became a Captain and was selected to attend the 3, a professional dance convention in Atlanta, GA. She was also chosen to represent the Soulmates at the Arena Bowl in New Orleans, LA as one of the AFL's Dream Team Dancers. During her years of training, Katharine studied with the master teachers, Chris Judd, Mikey, Darren Henson, and Geo Hubela. Katharine was a Guest Choreographer/Coach for the Philadelphia Soulmates for the 2013 season. Katharine has been teaching Hip-Hop for the past 10 years.

Lisa Urbanowicz

Hip-Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, & Jazz Instructor

A New Jersey native, Lisa began her ballet training  at the age of five.  She was also a member of The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, a semi-professional ballet and modern company. Lisa has been formally trained from the staff of companies such as Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, New Jersey Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, and Paul Taylor.  In later years, she was captain of her varsity high school dance team and choreographer and coach of her college dance team at Monmouth University.Lisa began her hip-hop training under the direction of Geo Hubela, from Iconic.  She has worked with other talented choreographers such as Cecily Bradley of Nu-Stylz and other up-and-coming choreographers.  She has performed at events such as KTU’s Beatstock, World of Dance, various charity events, and with local artists in the Philadelphia area.  Lisa is currently a member and co-director of the female hip-hop company, FloMotion.  This will be Lisa’s second year choreographing for Beat United, an 8-18 hip-hop company.When she is not training or dancing, Lisa is a full-time special elementary teacher.

Amber Pettit

Acro/Tumbling Instructor

Amber Pettit has had extensive gymnastics, cheerleading and dance training starting at the young age of 2. Amber trained as a gymnast under Karen Smith (owner of Atlantic Coast Gymnastics) for over 10 years. She has trained in many genres of dance including Ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, , musical theater, African dance & Pointe.  Not only was she a recreational dancer but also was a competitive dancer.  She competed at regional and national competitions with the Delaware Valley Jazz Company under the direction of Barbara Adams.  She trained and performed with Shaun Thompson, also known as Shaun T, from hip-hop abs & the insanity workout for over 5 years.  She has trained with many other professionals in the industry such as Mia Michaels, Michael Minery, Barbara Duffy, Step Stewart & more.  Amber was a recreational and competitive cheerleader for 8 years.  She was also on her High School’s Varsity cheerleading team for 4 years and was captain for 3 years. In being a cheerleader and a coach, she has earned a 2-time NCA Nominee award and many multiple grand champ titles and paid bids.  Amber has been coaching gymnastics for over 9 years including 4 years of being the Program Director of the Little Gym of Swedesboro.  Amber is certified by USAG, NYCC, AACCA, CDC, AAAI, , as well as CPR/AED/First Aid certified.

Julia Stremmel

Hip-Hop, Jazz, & Contemporary Instructor

Julia Stremmel began her dance training at an early age and is a Dance Artistry Center graduate. During her time at DAC, she became an accomplished dancer in the genres of ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary and performed roles such as, "The Queen of Hearts," "Can-Can Doll," "Arabian," and "The Sugar Plum Fairy." In addition to her training at DAC, Julia attended the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC and has trained with many noteworthy teachers at the Pulse Dance conventions and at The American Academy of Ballet. In 2017 she was offered a position on the Philadelphia Soulmates dance team. Julia is currently a student at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.