For Teresa Miller, the dance studio's owner and primary instructor, the recitals represent more than 10 years of work to build a quality dance school in Hastings. I had other part-time jobs for awhile. At 21, she returned to the Hastings area and opened her dance school on 521 W. Third St. It was a struggle at first, but eventually word spread and the number of students grew. Miller teaches various forms of dance - ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern and acrobatics.
Dance develops strength, coordination and flexibility.
It improves self-esteem and teaches discipline, Miller said. Advanced students Amy Ballou and Kay Strasburg showed their discipline and skill with beautiful solo performances at the weekend recitals. As Miller's business has grown, she's been able to make improvements to the studio, such as a floating dance floor which softens the pounding dancers endure.