From February through May, young dancers get the opportunity to explore the creative process of choreographing their own dance pieces. Dance Spectrum, a children's dance company for 8 to 17-year-olds, teaches methods to help children explore their imaginations and to think as a creator of art. The dancers are then given the opportunity to choreograph and rehearse their dance pieces with one another.

These young dancers gain valuable experience and professionalism from participating in a performing group while educating the public on the art of dance through community-wide performances. The company has performed for many schools in Round Rock and Leander, as well as festivals and charity events. Each performance adds to the dancer's sense of purpose and pride in their abilities and to their sense of community service.

Dance Spectrum members have grown and developed both technically and artistically by working with their resident staff, guest choreographers, teachers, and artists from around the globe. By working with an expanding diversity of talents and styles, several of the company members have shown promise as choreographers and been able to showcase their works through student and public performances.

Now in their seventeenth season, Dance Spectrum continues collaborative performances promoting and supporting other artists and art forms as well as their own under new Artistic Director Amanda Booth.

For more information, visit www.dancestudioaustin.com