ABOUT US

Mission Statement

As a non-competition, enrichment studio we inspire, encourage, invite dancers of every age, shape, size, condition and experience to come dance with us! Explore your passion, creativity and self-expression in safe, structured and fun classes. Learn from professionally trained, educated and experienced dancers sharing their passion for dance. Gain a foundation in proper technique while developing strength, flexibility and self-confidence. Participate in community engagement and public performances. 

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En Avant Dance Studio was founded in 1988 by Constance Martin, to provide quality dance education by professionally trained, experienced and educated teachers, and to provide support to local festivals and special events. Andrea Rinne became an owner in 1990 and Lorraine Brown-Bassett in 1993. The studio grew, in 1997 it moved to its current location. More than 5,000 students have learned to dance at En Avant since the opening nearly three decades ago.

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Tenacity Bricher-Wade, one of the current owners, had her first dance class with En Avant in 1988 as a pre-dancer. She discovered her passion for dance and is fortunate to have pursued and embraced it her whole life. In December of 2016, Tenacity and her mom, Sheila, purchased the studio. They are honored and proud to continue a long tradition of excellent dance education, community involvement and great customer service.

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