perform.

Dance concentration students will perform regularly in class for their peers and for the public. Students perform in a minimum of two full concerts a year. In addition, students perform at many community events and school assemblies.

learn from professionals.

Students have the opportunity to work with a variety of dance professionals during their time at SASA. Guest artists regularly visit SASA to give master classes, as well as attending master classes through Michigan Youth Arts Festival and other field trips. Students are introduced to a variety of styles and teachers, including university professors, working professionals, and choreographers.

Dance Artists Students Have Worked With:

Tony Bellissimo

Body Traffic Company Members

David Curwen

Matthew Farmer

Monique Haley

Jennifer Harge

Deavondre Jones

Brandon Koepsell

Lisa LaMarre

Missy Lilje

Roberta Lucas

Heather Mitchell

Attila Mosolygo

Glenn Packard

Greg Patterson

Nicki Reehorst

Kevin Thomas

Ryan VanDenBoom

Among Many More!!!

study technique and choreography.

Dance students study modern, ballet, jazz, and other technical styles during their time in the dance concentration. Students also learn choreographic skills, dance history, ballet terminology, lighting and staging, as well as other topics relating to the dance field.

"Also, since SASA offers a more extensive workload than other schools, I was able to transition to a college workload seamlessly."

-Sasha Titus, Class of 2018

adjudicate and compete.

At SASA, we pride ourselves in producing high quality work. Dancers adjudicate yearly for Michigan Youth Arts Festival. Our pieces have been chosen not only for the festival annually, but to perform on multiple occasions in the Gala Celebration. Students also have the opportunity to participate in other adjudications and competitions during their time in the dance concentration.

attend festivals and field trips.

Through commitment to offering our students real life experiences students have the opportunity to attend a variety of field trips each year. Students have attended performances, festivals, university tours, college expos, and many other opportunities.

be recognized for outstanding achievements.

Dance students strive for excellence in their art form. Through hard work many students are inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Students have also been recognized for many other state and national awards through various competitions and adjudications.

form relationships and friendships.

Being a part of the SASA Dance Concentration means being a part of a family. One of the most important aspects about our class is building relationships and friendships that last a lifetime!

Dance Auditions

Students who wish to audition for dance must complete the following steps:

Apply to Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (SASA). At present this form must be mailed in.
Ask a current teacher to fill out the Applicant Evaluation Form. At present this form must be mailed in.
Prepare a 1 to 2 minute solo in the style of ballet, modern, or jazz.

Please wear a leotard and tights or other form fitting clothing so that the teacher may assess technique.
You may choose any song, but please choose something with appropriate content.
Please make sure that your hair is pulled away from your face.

Submit your audition form.

See our tips for a good audition.