What is Dance Kraze: All Charmed Up?
Dance Kraze, “All Charmed Up,” Inc® was Founded in April of 2014, by Farica Gant with the assistance of her husband Shannon Gant. In 2015, we collaborated with the talented and passionate Lynnise Morning of Panama City, Fl.
Dance Kraze, All Charmed Up, Inc®, a registered 501(c)3.
Dance Kraze, All Charmed Up, Inc®, a registered 501(c)3.
VISION:
We envision a world full of creation where dancers are able to hone their abilities and gain the necessary knowledge and skills needed to reach their highest potential in not only dance productions, but life as well.
We envision a world full of creation where dancers are able to hone their abilities and gain the necessary knowledge and skills needed to reach their highest potential in not only dance productions, but life as well.
Since our inception, Dance Kraze, “All Charmed Up,” Inc. has become a true performing arts academy that educates and empowers youth in the fundamentals of personal development, leadership, team building, life choices, dance, production and theatrics.
For the benefit of our students, the academy is divided into several categories according to age and skill level.
MISSION:
Our mission is simple: to Educate, Empower, & Entertain. We promote high self-esteem, determination, persistence, leadership, high academic achievement, and community involvement through performing arts and hands on experiences.
We achieve this mission by providing youth ages 3-18 with an outlet of well monitored and well-rounded activities that will help them be better individuals throughout their adolescent, teenage, and adult lives.
At Dance Kraze, “All Charmed Up,” Inc., we impact our communities by first impacting ourselves.
Our mission is simple: to Educate, Empower, & Entertain. We promote high self-esteem, determination, persistence, leadership, high academic achievement, and community involvement through performing arts and hands on experiences.
We achieve this mission by providing youth ages 3-18 with an outlet of well monitored and well-rounded activities that will help them be better individuals throughout their adolescent, teenage, and adult lives.
At Dance Kraze, “All Charmed Up,” Inc., we impact our communities by first impacting ourselves.
Our Curriculum
*Diamond Elite - Performance
is our competitive dance team that requires auditioning. You must attend the appropriate classes and intensives and receive an invitation to join the Diamond Elite Performance team.
*Contemporary Fusion with Intro to Ballet
combining different dance styles to create new aesthetics. It is improvised with a lead-follow approach that does not conform to any particular defined dance style.
*Liturgical & Praise with Intro to Ballet
a form of faith expression and interpretive movements of worship and praise through physical body movements. These movements include bowing down to show respect, raising hands which signify surrender, turning which indicates change or transformation, and leaping which symbolizes joy and celebration. It includes spontaneous movement with flags, banners, ribbons, instruments and other decorative accessories.
*Poms/Parade/Field Show
enthusiastically lead with a focus on dance techniques, usually with hip hop and jazz choreography. Dancers enhance the visibility of their routine with the use of pom-poms along with synchronized, clean, sharp movements.
*Premier Creative
a creative end of the season showcases processional of combined choreography used interchangeably to create a stage performance. It is unique and dynamic with personal interpretation of music and improvisation with fun choreography. This curriculum is designed to give dancers the techniques, skills, courage and confidence needed to perform in front of a live audience.
*Jazz with Intro to Ballet
dance is a dynamic, ever-changing style of dance, always open to new movement ideas and absorbing the latest cultural styles. Jazz dance is hot, cool, sassy, smooth and sharp.
*Pre-Majorette with intro to Ballet
a form of dance that incorporates hip hop, ballet, jazz, and a mixture of lyrical dance “All Together> High Energy, High Paced, Fun, Energetic, and Entertaining.
*Urban Groove
is Influenced by several different dance styles but is ultimately based on the choreographer’s individual interpretation of the music. This class allows you to explore dance through choreography and personality. You will learn moves and grooves that are inspired by hip hop, funk, and slow-paced grooves.
is our competitive dance team that requires auditioning. You must attend the appropriate classes and intensives and receive an invitation to join the Diamond Elite Performance team.
*Contemporary Fusion with Intro to Ballet
combining different dance styles to create new aesthetics. It is improvised with a lead-follow approach that does not conform to any particular defined dance style.
*Liturgical & Praise with Intro to Ballet
a form of faith expression and interpretive movements of worship and praise through physical body movements. These movements include bowing down to show respect, raising hands which signify surrender, turning which indicates change or transformation, and leaping which symbolizes joy and celebration. It includes spontaneous movement with flags, banners, ribbons, instruments and other decorative accessories.
*Poms/Parade/Field Show
enthusiastically lead with a focus on dance techniques, usually with hip hop and jazz choreography. Dancers enhance the visibility of their routine with the use of pom-poms along with synchronized, clean, sharp movements.
*Premier Creative
a creative end of the season showcases processional of combined choreography used interchangeably to create a stage performance. It is unique and dynamic with personal interpretation of music and improvisation with fun choreography. This curriculum is designed to give dancers the techniques, skills, courage and confidence needed to perform in front of a live audience.
*Jazz with Intro to Ballet
dance is a dynamic, ever-changing style of dance, always open to new movement ideas and absorbing the latest cultural styles. Jazz dance is hot, cool, sassy, smooth and sharp.
*Pre-Majorette with intro to Ballet
a form of dance that incorporates hip hop, ballet, jazz, and a mixture of lyrical dance “All Together> High Energy, High Paced, Fun, Energetic, and Entertaining.
*Urban Groove
is Influenced by several different dance styles but is ultimately based on the choreographer’s individual interpretation of the music. This class allows you to explore dance through choreography and personality. You will learn moves and grooves that are inspired by hip hop, funk, and slow-paced grooves.
The Founders
Farica GantThe mastermind behind DK, ACU with an unmatched knowledge and experience in business and dance. Farica has a heart of gold and a passion for her DK Diamonds to match.
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Lynnise MorningBeautiful and talented, Lynnise is an integral part of our growth and works each and every day to give our youth the best start possible. Assistant of Farica, the organization would not be what it is today without the help and inspiration of this inspirational woman.
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Board of Directors
Director - Farica Gant
Director - Lynnise Morning
President - Shannon Gant
Latrika Pittman
Shinah Q. Russell, EdD
Cheryl Quinn
