Welcome Note/Introduction to EAD:
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Welcome to Elements Academy of Dance!
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Our mission is to bring professional level ballet training to the Brazos Valley, providing students with the space and opportunity to grow not only as dancers, but also as individuals.
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At EAD, we strive to teach exceptional technical skills alongside confidence, discipline, accountability, persistence, respect for oneself and others, and how to protect one’s physical and mental health. We offer individualized instruction built around a comprehensive plan designed to help each dancer achieve their unique goals.
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Artistic Directors John and Aya Reid encourage open and honest communication, which promotes trust, respect, engagement, and growth and reduces anxiety and conflict. Our goal is to create an inclusive studio family and an environment in which every dancer feels like they belong.
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Welcome to EAD family. We’re glad you’re here.
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John and Aya Reid, Artistic Directors
Elements Academy of Dance
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Feel the Change. See the Difference.
John Henry Reid, Co-Artistic Director/Owner @johnhreid2
Born in Houston, Texas, John Henry Reid began his training at the Houston Ballet Academy under the direction of Ben Stevenson. [see more]
Aya Reid, Co-Artistic Director/Owner @reidaya
Born in Osaka, Aya Reid began her ballet training at Homura Tomoi Ballet School in Osaka. [see more]
Sarah Thane, Instructor
Sarah Thane has been teaching in the competitive dance world for many years. [see more]
