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Dream Big and Believe!
from Homeschool Connections Magazine
by Heidi
Helping Kids Discover Confidence Through Dance and Gymnastics
Allison Gaither definitely has her hands full.
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Not only is she a busy homeschool mom of two teenage girls, she also owns and operates a successful dance and gymnastics studio with locations in Asheboro and Siler City. Allison is passionate about promoting the arts and equipping children with skills, not just on the dance and gym floors, but skills that can follow them throughout their lives. She strives to create a positive environment for children to excel while inspiring them to Dream Big, Believe in themselves, and discover confidence through dance and gymnastics.
The Studio Carolina Dance and Gymnastics is a boutique recreational studio that seeks to keep classes playful while teaching the basics of dance and/or gymnastics. Kids will enjoy connecting with one another in a warm, safe, welcoming environment while also learning lifelong skills and etiquette. The studio is a good fit for those looking for recreational activities for their children without the long hours and pressure of a competition studio or gym. They nurture the whole child and encourage them with all they do in and out of the studio.
The studio offers three programs: Creative Movement, Dance, and Gymnastics.

Creative Movement
This developmentally appropriate program, for children ages 2-5, combines dance and gymnastics. Children learn basic ballet and gymnastics technique, while engaging in pretend play to maintain a positive and nurturing environment. Classes are taught based on children’s natural development to help them acquire motor, cognitive, and social skills beneficial for life.
Skills taught in addition to locomotive skills include: classroom etiquette and manners, creative expression and imagination, basic body and health awareness, musical awareness, working with others, waiting in line, taking turns, positive attitude…and many more skills!
Dance
Dance classes combine Ballet and Lyrical for ages 5 and up. Children learn ballet techniques that will then be put into dances with the flow and energy of lyrical. Classes consist of ballet technique, strengthening, and flexibility.

Utilizing technical skills from ballet and the flow of lyrical, students grow in their body awareness, strength and stamina. Lyrical dance embodies a blend of ballet, jazz, and acro to create flowing dances.
The Mentoring Program
Carolina Dance and Gymnastics truly believes in preparing children to be successful in all walks of life and is proud to offer a Mentoring Program for ages 12 and up. Through the mentoring program, young people get an opportunity to use their talents to mentor younger children while learning and preparing to be dependable young adults in the work force. The mentoring program is by invitation only, with mentors having had at least two years of assisting experience under the guidance of a lead teacher.
Enrollment Options
Carolina Dance and Gymnastics offers two enrollment options: Top Supporter and Flexible Enrollment.
Fees are all-inclusive for Top Supporter students, meaning that you never pay additional fees for registration, recital, and costumes. Fees are based on the entire school year and are broken down into 10 easy monthly payments. This enrollment option is available through 10/31/23.
Flexible Enrollment is available for families that want more flexibility in joining later in the year and/or dropping during the year if needed.
The Flexible Enrollment Fee covers expenses that would otherwise be included for our Top Supporters, such as registration, class leotards, costumes, and recital costs. All enrollments after November 1st are automatically enrolled in Flexible Enrollment. n
The studio also offers specialty dance classes. These monthly themed classes are month to month and do not participate in recital or all-inclusive extras. Themes will be released two months prior to class.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics classes consist of bar, beam, vault, and tumbling for ages 5 and up. These classes are taught through progressions so it is important to master one skill before moving to the next. Students will build on their gymnastics skills, strength, flexibility and agility.

The Teachers www.CarolinaDanceAndGymnastics.com
The studio’s lead teachers are all experienced in recreational and competitive dance, gymnastics and/or cheer. The teachers are chosen not only for their qualifications, but for their ability to relate to the students.
For more information, give us a call at 336-308-8002 (Asheboro) or 919-742-7232 (Siler City). Or visit our website at www.CarolinaDanceAndGymnastics.com.
Creating a POSITIVE environment for girls to excel by inspiring them to DREAM big, BELIEVE in themselves, and DISCOVER confidence so that they may INSPIRE others to do the same.
336-308-8002 (Asheboro)
919-742-7232 (Siler City)
Congrats on a job well done and best wishes as you continue your journey!
Creating a POSITIVE environment for girls to excel by inspiring them to DREAM big, BELIEVE in themselves, and DISCOVER confidence so that they may INSPIRE others to do the same.
From all the staff and mentors at CDG
Congrats www.CarolinaDanceAndGymnastics.com
336-308-8002 (Asheboro)
Congrats on a job well done and best wishes as you continue your journey!
~Allison Sada KB Hulse, Lowe,
919-742-7232 (Siler City)
~Allison Gaither, Hannah Dixon, Raelynn Glotzbach, Sada Lodge, Jessica Atwell, Claire Smith, Annika Lowe, KB Lake, Emilee Shackelford, Kate Gleason, Jessica Hulse, Laci McNeill, Daisy Gaither, Lily Gaither, Celie Lowe, Anali Perez, Abigail Smith, Carter Batten, and Amelia Snodgrass