Jenn Sallade, Director
Jenn holds a Bachelor of Science from Grove City College in Elementary Education. While at Grove City, Jenn was head choreographer of Orchesis Dance Troupe. Her dance training began at age 2 at small studios in New Jersey and Pittsburgh including Carol Leone's Inc. Jenn has taught dance privately, as well as at Burn Brae Camp for Creative Arts, Claritas Classical Academy, and Children's Dance Academy. She taught elementary school for 6 years at Lancaster Mennonite School and Plumstead Christian School, for which she directed after-school dance programs and choreographed school musicals. Jenn is also the administrative assistant at Calvary OPC in Glenside and is married to Mark, pastor of Calvary, and is mother to two growing girls.
Jenn holds a Bachelor of Science from Grove City College in Elementary Education. While at Grove City, Jenn was head choreographer of Orchesis Dance Troupe. Her dance training began at age 2 at small studios in New Jersey and Pittsburgh including Carol Leone's Inc. Jenn has taught dance privately, as well as at Burn Brae Camp for Creative Arts, Claritas Classical Academy, and Children's Dance Academy. She taught elementary school for 6 years at Lancaster Mennonite School and Plumstead Christian School, for which she directed after-school dance programs and choreographed school musicals. Jenn is also the administrative assistant at Calvary OPC in Glenside and is married to Mark, pastor of Calvary, and is mother to two growing girls.
Kourtney Brandenburg
Kourtney holds a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Marymount Manhattan College where she was accepted into the B.F.A. Dance Program. She began dancing competitively at age six. During her competitive career she won numerous titles including Miss Dance of Arizona (Dance Masters of America), Miss Dance of America (Kids Artistic Revue), and National Overall Senior Soloist (New York City Dance Alliance). During her time in New York City she received a full scholarship to the Broadway Dance Center and performed throughout the city with the company :pushingprogress. She is excited to share her love for dance with her students. Kourtney is married to Jeremy, who is the pastoral intern at Calvary OPC Glenside and has four young children who keep her very, very busy.
Kourtney holds a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Marymount Manhattan College where she was accepted into the B.F.A. Dance Program. She began dancing competitively at age six. During her competitive career she won numerous titles including Miss Dance of Arizona (Dance Masters of America), Miss Dance of America (Kids Artistic Revue), and National Overall Senior Soloist (New York City Dance Alliance). During her time in New York City she received a full scholarship to the Broadway Dance Center and performed throughout the city with the company :pushingprogress. She is excited to share her love for dance with her students. Kourtney is married to Jeremy, who is the pastoral intern at Calvary OPC Glenside and has four young children who keep her very, very busy.
About GDA
Glenside Dance Academy offers ballet lessons for young children (and adults!) that combine creativity and excellence in a low-pressure environment. Starting as young as age 2 children can build a solid base for a future in ballet or just enjoy an introduction to dance, movement, and music. Our short sessions let you try it out without committing for a whole year.
Lessons take place downstairs in the Fellowship Hall of Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 734 Willow Grove Avenue, Glenside, PA.
Attire
Girls: Leotard and tights. Leather ballet shoes. Hair pulled back from face. Ballet skirts optional.
Boys: White t-shirt and athletic shorts or pants. Leather ballet shoes.
Toddler and Me: Anything comfortable with bare feet. Ballet clothes are not required, but are most certainly welcome.
Adult: Comfortable clothing you can move and stretch in. Yoga or running pants and a tank top or t-shirt work well. So do sweats. :) For shoes- most ladies just go barefoot, but grip socks or ballet shoes are fine too. If you have long hair, you'll probably want to pull it back. A yoga mat and light weights are helpful, but not required.
The instructor recommends Discount Dance Supply. Use our school code: TP 103924 for a discount! Also, check Dress to Dance in Glenside for high quality dance wear.
Glenside Dance Academy offers ballet lessons for young children (and adults!) that combine creativity and excellence in a low-pressure environment. Starting as young as age 2 children can build a solid base for a future in ballet or just enjoy an introduction to dance, movement, and music. Our short sessions let you try it out without committing for a whole year.
Lessons take place downstairs in the Fellowship Hall of Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 734 Willow Grove Avenue, Glenside, PA.
Attire
Girls: Leotard and tights. Leather ballet shoes. Hair pulled back from face. Ballet skirts optional.
Boys: White t-shirt and athletic shorts or pants. Leather ballet shoes.
Toddler and Me: Anything comfortable with bare feet. Ballet clothes are not required, but are most certainly welcome.
Adult: Comfortable clothing you can move and stretch in. Yoga or running pants and a tank top or t-shirt work well. So do sweats. :) For shoes- most ladies just go barefoot, but grip socks or ballet shoes are fine too. If you have long hair, you'll probably want to pull it back. A yoga mat and light weights are helpful, but not required.
The instructor recommends Discount Dance Supply. Use our school code: TP 103924 for a discount! Also, check Dress to Dance in Glenside for high quality dance wear.