Hit the Floor Dance Studio, owned by Jeff and Amber Upton of Churubusco, will open its doors this week.
The studio is located on the south end of Churubusco at 3985 North U.S. 33, Suite 106, behind the Subway restaurant.
The Uptons have rounded up a group of very talented dance instructors and plan to offer a wide variety of classes for all ages.
Upton has been dancing for over 20 years - beginning at age 5 in Colorado Springs, Colo. - and has competed in several competitions. She auditioned for well-known conventions such as the American Modeling Talent convention and made it to the finals as a dancer for Kings Island as a teen. She’s worked with several prominent choreographers who themselves have instructed people like pop singer Britney Spears.
A vast amount of experience would be an understatement, Upton said, when referring to the team she has gathered as instructors. Between the entire group of instructors and herself, there is over 50 years worth of experience in the studio, Upton said.
Stephanie Voss, one of the featured instructors, was named the 1999 Dancer of The Year. Jeff Upton was a dancer with a well-known break dancing group out of Ft. Wayne. Three other instructors - Stacy, Jenna and Jennifer - have a total of 48 years experience between the three of them.
The business features two studios with floating floors, wall-to-wall mirrors and adjustable ballet barres.
Fall classes begin Sept. 2. Hit The Floor is currently offering registration for the following classes:
• Pre-Combo • Combo • Tap • Ballet
• Jazz • Lyrical • Cheerleading • Hip Hop
• Tumbling • All boys Hip Hop
All classes are held in the evenings.
They plan to offer aerobics and yoga classes for adults in the very near future.
Age groups range from 18 months for tumbling only, with dance classes starting at age three and on up to teenagers. “We are looking for interest in starting adult classes”, Upton said. “We have had a warm welcome from the community and we are very excited to start the year!”
For further information contact Upton at 740-8737 or visit the studio online at www.hitthefloordancestudio.com.
