OUR STUDIO
Faculty | Classes | School Calendar
Owner/Director, Liz LeBar - has been teaching dance for 35 years. She opened Dancin' In The Spotlight 20 years ago. In that short amount of time, she has had many of her dancers become Radio City Rockettes, dancers on National Tours, Cruise Ships and many more have become Professional Dancers in other fields. She strongly believes in her Faculty to train and prepare these dancers for the real world of dance, and to create a fun environment for each and every dancer.
Faculty -
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JUSTIN SHERWOOD - Senior Ballet
Justin is an International Dancer and Ballet Professor. He currently dances with the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. He has become an American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher after completing the ABT National Teacher Training Intensive. Justin has created stars at our studio, with his strong teaching background that takes your talents to the next level.
AMARISA LEBAR - Senior Jazz & Company Choreographer
AMBER RICHARDS - Young Jazz, Tap & Acro
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MARANDA LEBAR - Lyrical, Jazz, Tap & Co-Company Director
Maranda was an original member of our Spotlight Dance Company. She is currently in her 13th sseason as a Radio City Rockette. She has performed with celebrities such as Joey Lawrence, Kathy Lee Gifford, & Ne-Yo. As a Radio City Rockette she has performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, at the MTV's Video Music Awards, and Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show, and many more!
LAUREN AMATO - Jazz & Tap
Lauren was a member of Miss Liz’s first ever Competition Team. As a Company Member she won many awards and special achievements. She has been a part of DITS from its inception. She looks forward to continuing to train dancers, with her knowledge and passion for dance; but her most important role ever, is now “Mommy” to her 2 beautiful daughters, Eliana & Micaela!
MOLLY MARS - Hip-Hop
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MEGHAN RICHARDS - Young Ballet
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CLASSES
Classes Offered for Ages 2 1/2 - Adult
Classes will be grouped together based on a combination of age and experience of each dancer.
Classes Offered for Ages 2 1/2 - Adult
Classes will be grouped together based on a combination of age and experience of each dancer.
BALLET
Focus for Ages 2 1/2 - 5
These classes introduces children to ballet & creative movement. The classes are taught to keep the student’s interest and to give them an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. These classes are meant to be fun and build self-confidence.
Focus for Ages 6 & Up
Classical ballet is the basic foundation of any professional dancer. It develops strength and control of the muscles, flexibility, good posture and carriage of the body. These classes focus on the basic through advanced steps of the ballet technique and teach students to move through space smoothly and with control. Strong barre work involves lengthening of the legs and feet, turnout of the hips, coordination of arms, legs and head as well as the development of musicality. Center work concentrates on balance, jumps, turns and adagio work. For the advanced dancer there is the option of pointe work; which is purely decided upon the strength, ability and dedication of the dancer; any dancer interested in pointe work must first be reviewed by the ballet instructor.
JAZZ
Classes build technical skills, strength, focus and dramatic intent while increasing the dancer’s versatility. Basic and advanced technical skills and expressiveness are developed through a complex movement vocabulary that ranges from the quick and rhythmic to the lyrical. Choreography in class combinations is reflective of both concert and commercial styles of jazz.
TAP
Classes execute tap technique and terminology, while learning rhythm, timing, musicality and terminology.
LYRICAL
Consists of jazz and ballet technique while emphasizing strength, control and interpretation: Where dancers interpret the lyrics or intent of a song with or without words.
ACRO
Consists of controlled acrobatic and rhythmic gymnastic movements, passes, balance and flexibility while incorporating dance.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.
HIP - HOP
Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping.
Focus for Ages 2 1/2 - 5
These classes introduces children to ballet & creative movement. The classes are taught to keep the student’s interest and to give them an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. These classes are meant to be fun and build self-confidence.
Focus for Ages 6 & Up
Classical ballet is the basic foundation of any professional dancer. It develops strength and control of the muscles, flexibility, good posture and carriage of the body. These classes focus on the basic through advanced steps of the ballet technique and teach students to move through space smoothly and with control. Strong barre work involves lengthening of the legs and feet, turnout of the hips, coordination of arms, legs and head as well as the development of musicality. Center work concentrates on balance, jumps, turns and adagio work. For the advanced dancer there is the option of pointe work; which is purely decided upon the strength, ability and dedication of the dancer; any dancer interested in pointe work must first be reviewed by the ballet instructor.
JAZZ
Classes build technical skills, strength, focus and dramatic intent while increasing the dancer’s versatility. Basic and advanced technical skills and expressiveness are developed through a complex movement vocabulary that ranges from the quick and rhythmic to the lyrical. Choreography in class combinations is reflective of both concert and commercial styles of jazz.
TAP
Classes execute tap technique and terminology, while learning rhythm, timing, musicality and terminology.
LYRICAL
Consists of jazz and ballet technique while emphasizing strength, control and interpretation: Where dancers interpret the lyrics or intent of a song with or without words.
ACRO
Consists of controlled acrobatic and rhythmic gymnastic movements, passes, balance and flexibility while incorporating dance.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.
HIP - HOP
Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping.