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TO LIVE IS TO DANCE!

Becky's School of Dance focuses on early dance instruction and aims to make your child's first experience with dance last a life time.

Our instructors use a fun friendly atmoshpire to teach all class levels.This is used to inspire an initial love of the dance arts for all ages.

At Becky's School of Dance, we know each student has unique qualities and abilities that can be nurtured to enable them to bring out their best. It is our hope that the study of dance will help the children understand the values of hard work, discipline, commitment and camaraderie, so they will learn to apply these qualities to other aspects of their lives.

Please contact us at any time with your questions and concerns. Our staff is always happy to assist in any way possible.

 
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About Us

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becky

Becky Anderson is a 36 year veteran of studio ownership. She originally started "Becky's School of Dance" in 1971 when classes cost a mere $5.00 per month! Throughout the years, Becky's philosophy of dance has remained simple and consistent; to dance is to live!. She instills in her teachers and students the principle of enjoyment! She has always believed that the best gift a teacher could give a student is the desire to come to class every week.

As Becky's studio grew, she founded the first performing dance company, the Salt City Dancers. This company was one of the first dance groups to be featured on the Eugene Gellisnick show. The Salt City Dancers were also performers for Utah's "Dance Productions" which was an annual dance show produced to raise money for various charities. Becky, her teachers, and students have participated in numerous dance conventions, traveling opportunities, performances, and competitions. Becky's studio has produced many talented dancers and teachers. Several of her former students have followed suit and become studio directors.

Becky has been loyal to her west side clientele by remaining in the area for 36 years. She insists on making dance affordable for all students in order to give every child the opportunity to experience the joy of dance. Becky's legacy lives on in her two daughters whom both instruct dance, and her four grand-daughters who are young dancers as well. Becky also has a son and two grand sons.

Taryn Bartholomew

Taryn Taryn began taking dance lessons when she was three years old.  She is trained in Cheerleading, Jazz, Hip Hop, Gymnastics, Ballet, and Tap.  She received most of her training from Jazz In It, which is located in Tooele, Utah.  She also taught dance at Jazz In It for 5 years.

Taryn was a cheerleader at Tooele High School for three years, where she served as Head Cheerleader for two of them. She also cheered on an allstar squad that traveled to Australia and Hawaii. After high school she cheered at Salt Lake Community College. Taryn and her squads received many awards and titles.

Through dance and cheerleading she had the opportunity to perform at lots of cool places including: The Pro Bowl, Pepperdine Stadium, a Cruise Ship in the Caribbean, an Australian Rugby match, and a 49ers and Raiders football game. She has just started teaching at Becky's School of Dance and is very excited to be here.

Cheyenne Bigelow

marcee Cheyenne Bigelow has loved dancing since she was a little girl. She received most of her training from Shellie’s School of Dance, where she was part of the performing team “Jazz Attitude.” She is trained in Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Lyrical, and Ballroom.  

Cheyenne was also a member of the Hunter Jr. High Dance Company, and Hunter High School Dance Company. Cheyenne graduated from Brigham young University with a BS degree in Marriage Family and Human Development. During her time at BYU she received training in Country Western Social dance, as well as Social Dance, International Standard and International Latin Ballroom. She competed in 5 Dancesport competitions and placed second in the Samba. She also medaled in intermediate social dance as well as beginning and intermediate Standard Ballroom.  

Cheyenne is married and has three handsome sons. She has recently started teaching at Becky’s School of Dance. She is passionate about dancing and loves sharing it with others.    

Jamie Clawson

jamie Jamie has been teaching at Becky's School of Dance since the age of 15 and enjoys working with the Acclaim Dance team. She is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Gymnastics. She was a dancer on the Becky's School of Dance original "Macho Minis" and "TAZZ."

Jamie was also a member of the Kennedy Jr. High Dance Company, Gymnastics Team and Head Cheerleader; Hunter High School Dance Company and Drill Team (Choreographer); Westminster College Modern Dance and Nightline (Utah's professional Dance Team). She was Region and State Drill Down Champion and All- State Recipient.

Jamie has received numerous dance First place State and National rankings. Performance opportunities include: various parades, festivals, halftimes, commercials, Eugene Jelesnik Show, Jazz games, Karl Malone charities, Stadium of Fire, Salt Palace, Lagoon/raging Waters, RDT Documentary, The nutcracker, Las Vegas, Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Catalina Island, Cruise Ships, Seattle and New York. Jamie has many years of competing and judging experience. She graduated from Westminster College with a BS in Biology/Chemistry.

Marcee Hilton

marcee Comming Soon

Ariel Maikowski

amy Ariel Maikowski is a proud alumni of Becky’s School of Dance. She started her journey in dance at Becky’s when she was 3 years old and made the competition team when she was 5. Ariel was a team leader at the studio for 11 years were she trained in jazz, hip-hop, tumbling, cheer, tap, and ballet. She competed both as a soloist and team member. She choreographed her solo hip-hop routines that received top awards from judges. This will be Ariel’s second year of teaching at Becky’s. 

One of Ariel’s most exciting dance moments was when she was able to try out as a principal dancer for High School Musical 3. Ariel made it though numerous casting calls to the final dance auditions. Over 3,000 dancers worldwide were trying out for the prized 20 principal dancer roles. Ariel learned her routine in a room of 100 dancers and with Academy Award winning choreographer/director “Kenny Ortega”. After Ariel performed her routine with her group Kenny dismissed the other dancers and called Ariel forward and praised her dancing and told her there was great things in her future with regards to dance. 

Ariel’s future aspirations are to attend University of Utah after she graduates this year. She doesn’t know what she wants to major in yet, but is keeping an open mind. She also hopes to make the Crimson Line, which is the Drill Team at the University. She looks forward to this year and whatever else that comes her way.    

Amy Walters

amy Amy has been dancing since the age of 7 and was a member of the Becky’s School of Dance original competition group " Tazz ". She is trained Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Modern/Contemporary, and Hip-Hop.   Amy was also a member of Elite Academy, Miss Margene’s Creative Dance, Tip Toe, Janet Grey’s studio, the Salt Lake Dance Center, Kennedy Jr. High Dance Company and a Cheerleader, Granger High and Hunter High Drill Teams. 

Amy has received awards for: USA Drill Camp Miss Super Sensational; Drill Team Region and State Champions; All Region and All State Drill Team; and All Region and All State Academic Drill Team. Amy attended Westminster College where she performed as a member of and choreographed for their Dance Company.  Amy was also a member of the Westminster Theatre Company and the West Valley Arts Council where she performed in musicals such as Chorus Line and West Side Story.  Using her talent in dance, Amy received the title of 1998 Miss West Valley and in 1999 was a top competitor in the Miss Utah pageant.  During her reign as Miss West Valley, Amy had the opportunity to judge a few Dance America Competitions.

Amy graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Special Education Endorsement and has taught elementary for seven years.  After college, Amy became a Les Mills certified Body Jam Instructor and has taught aerobic dance at Xcel Spa and Fitness.  Amy is married with two beautiful children, and is currently working as a third grade teacher and Dance Company Advisor for Silver Hills Elementary.    

Secretary Schedule*



*Kearns Location Only

Monday – Kim
4:45 PM - 7:30 PM

Tuesday – Kim / Joslyn
4:45 PM - 7:45 PM

Wednesday – Carrie
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday – Kim / Joslyn
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday – Kim / Carrie
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday – Kim /Carrie
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

***Please note that sometimes things come up and even though a secretary is scheduled to work she may not be there.

If you want to make a payment you are more than welcome to give it to the teacher or you can hold it until you come in the next time.

If you have a question or issue that needs to be addressed you can email Kim and she will respond back to you rather quickly.

 

Becky - Owner

Kim - Office Manager

Jamie - Teacher

Marcee -Teacher

Haeli -Teacher

Taryn -Teacher

Amy -Teacher

 
 

 

Dance Information

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Acclaim:   Our traveling performing and competing team consists of dedicated dancers 5 to 18 years of age. Members are offered elite instruction including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap, tumbling and cheer. Multiple classes required. Placement by tryout only

Class requirements: Black dance wear and team attire required. Appropriate class footwear.

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Ballet:   Ballet is an important foundation for all other dance styles. Technical Ballet students will improve discipline, strength, flexibility, grace, and posture. Must be 8 years of age or older. Advance classes by teacher placement only. Pointe class requires doctor examination and note.

Class requirements: Pink tights and split sole ballet shoes. Any color ballet leotard. Ballet skirts and hot shorts are acceptable. Hair must be in a bun. Professionally fitted Pointe shoes required for Pointe class.

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Cheer:   Learn the basics of cheerleading including jumps, kicks, arms, stunts and using pompoms. Great for students anticipating Jr. High/High School cheerleading.

Class requirements: Plain white tennis shoes. No loose fitting clothing or jeans. Long hair must be in a pony tail.

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Combo:   Offered to dancers 3 to 8 years of age. Classes are designed to develop coordination, balance, strength, rhythm, and creativity. Dance is instrumental in young students learning basic life skills such as listening, following directions, taking turns and developing social skills.

Class requirements: Any type of dance wear accepted. Black ballet shoes for all combos. Black Tap shoes for ballet/jazz/tap combos.

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Dance Fusion:   Mix up your style! This NEW fast pace class will incorporate Hip hop, Jazz, Latin, African and contemporary. Must be 16 years or older.

Class requirements: Attire you can move to your full potential. Any type of dance shoe (dance sneakers preferred).

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Hip Hop:   Come learn to pop, lock and break. This is a high energy funk class incorporating freestyle and tricks. Hip Hop 2 by teacher placement only.

Class requirements: All hip hop students need knee pads and tennis shoes preferably without tread. Hip hop 2 (Teacher Placement) Dance sneakers required.

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Jazz:   Get your body moving! Learn essential dance basics including center control, leaps and turns while contributing to overall fitness.

Class requirements:Tight fitting dance wear and appropriate dance shoes including jazz shoe or sandal, gore boot or dance sneaker.

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Lyrical:   Tell a story while you dance. Experience an emotional fusion of ballet and contemporary jazz techniques.

Class requirements:Appropriate dance attire and footwear including jazz sandal, foot undies or paws.

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Tap:   Discover your hidden rhythm in one of the original dance styles. Incorporate mind foot coordination and increase cognitive abilities while having fun! Must be 8 years of age or older.

Class requirements:Tap shoes.

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Tumbling:   Gain core strength, flexibility and overall body conditioning while learning to execute floor tumbling. Back walkover required for Level II.

Class requirements: Bare feet and tight fitting attire that does not shift upon tumble. No jeans/T-shirts allowed. Hair must be tightly pulled back.

 

Sign up for Spring Classes by January 2nd and receive $5 off for September's tuition*. 

$10 one time registration fee payable to Becky's School of Dance

Fall & Spring Session $30 Monthly Tuition, 45 min class, once a week

$35 Monthly, Hour long classes

Summer Session $45 Monthly Tuition, 45 min class, once a week

$50 Monthly, Hour long classes

Acclaim 1 and 2 is $70

Acclaim 3 and 4 will be $80

$15 for any additional class or child

$75 Monthly tuition for one competition Acclaim team-This includes 1 hr technique class, 1 hr choreography class and either Ballet or Tumbling depending on which team you are on. There is no discount on the Acclaim classes if you have one or more children on the teams.

$15 for any additional class

All tuition is made payable to Becky's School of Dance

 

*This offer is not applicible for Acclaim dancers. 

Click Here for a Paper Copy of the Spring Schedule

 
 

 

Acclaim

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Our traveling performing and competing team consists of dedicated dancers 5 to 18 years of age. Members are offered elite instruction including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap, tumbling and cheer. Multiple classes required. Placement by tryout only

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Age Division

Acclaim 1 ~ 5-7 yr (on or before March 1, 2010)

Acclaim 2 ~ 8-10yr (on or before March 1, 2010)

Acclaim 3 ~  11-13yr (on or before March 1, 2010)

Acclaim 4 ~  13-17yr (on or before March 1, 2010)

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Requirements: Black dance wear and team attire required. Appropriate class footwear.

Tryouts have been conducted please contact Becky's School of Dance with any questions

UPDATED TRYOUT INFORMATION IS BELOW

Please check all classes for your number

*indicates High Score

Acclaim 1
Acclaim 2
Acclaim 3
Acclaim 4
61*
46*
78*
81*
60
43
72
70
63
45
79
54
64
41
76
84
62
44
71
83
66
40
75
85
68
74
86
57
65
77
82
56
73
59
50
42
51
52
47

UPDATED AWARDS NFORMATION COMING SOON PLEASE CHECK BACK

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Becky's Dance Schedule and Performances

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Pictures

  • Acclaim 1
  • Acclaim 2
  • Acclaim 3
  • Acclaim 4
  • Acclaim Team
  • Recital

ACCLAIM 1 PICTUES

 

ACCLAIM 2 PICTURES

 

ACCLAIM 3 PICTURES

 

ACCLAIM 4 PICTURES

 

ACCLAIM TEAM PICTURES

 

RECITALPICTURES

 

 
 



Becky's School of Dance | 5624 South 4800 West Kearns, UT | 801.955.9667