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 Ages 3-5 Mondays 5:15-5:45pm

Sundays 1:00-1:30pm

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Acro Ages 6-8 Mondays 5:45-6:30pm

Sundays 1:30-2:15pm 

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

Sundays 2:15-3:00pm 

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, Pointe & 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 14 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.

Christine Sampson

Hip-Hop Instructor

Ms. Christine began her dance training in all dance styles at a local Swedesboro school at the age of 3. She then went on to study at the Southern New Jersey Academy of Performing Arts. In 2005, Christine graduated from Rutgers University with a BFA in Dance from Mason Gross School of the Arts. She performed in MGSA's dance co; DanceWorks and had the privilege to dance in guest artist Doug Varone's work, "Bench Quartet." After college, Christine danced for the NY Nets Dance Team in 2006-2007. She has been featured in "Ugly Betty," "The Other Woman," on Spike TV, "Extra with Mario Lopez," Epix TV, BET, and "The Today Show." She has also done various national and international tours with The Gap Inc. Holdiay Cross Country tour, NBA All-Star Games, NBA Europe Live, NBA China Games, WNBA London Live, and NBA London Live. Christine has performed with artists such as: Flo Rida, Pitbull, Kevin Rudolph, Shakira, Rhianna, Ryan Leslie, Tiffany Evans, Ludacris, B.O.B., Juicy J., and Bruno Mars. Currently, she has her own company, Rock Roulette Productions, and continues to grow as an artist. 

Amber Pettit

Acro  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.

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