What's new! Well, we have been keeping things kind of hushed up, but we have plans for a brand new
facility in the works. We have a site picked out, and need to sell our current building to get our plans underway!
This is taking a little longer than we expected, but we are patient and vigilant!
Don't worry, the transition will be "seamless" and there will be no interruption in our regularly scheduled classes.
We're working for a greener and better tomorrow....to build a better studio for our students and parents with more parking for their cars!
Projected opening: fall 2010 or fall 2011.

During the week of August 31st thru September 5th, we will be open at our Butler location
during the following hours: (shoe sale prices will be in effect during this week)
Monday, August 31st: 10am-6pm
Tuesday, September 1st: 10am-4pm
Wednesday, September 2nd: 10am-4pm
Thursday, September 3rd: 10am-6pm
Friday, September 4th: 10am-6pm
Saturday, September 5th: 10am-1pm

Closed: Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th
Classes begin: Tuesday, September 8th In Butler
Classes begin: Wednesday, September 9th in Sarver
Butler: 724-283-2830    Sarver: 724-295-1130    Toll Free: 1-888-54DANCE

Butler's New Class Schedule for 2009-2010 is available for download here
Sarver's New Class Schedule for 2009-2010 is available for download here

Take a quick tour:

New! All new designs for Dance, Cheerleading and Sports at:
DanceShirts.com

Butler's Dance & Gym USA: Classes begin Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Sarver's Dance & Play USA: Classes begin Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Register any time by phone, or stop in at the studio. 724-283-2803
Dance & Gym USA
1737 N. Main St. Ext.
Butler, Pa. 16001
Route 8...1 mile north of the Clearview Mall.

At Dance & Gym USA children are encouraged to learn at their own pace in a relaxed and positive classroom environment.
Personalized attention means faster learning and more fun!
Young students receive sticker rewards for each class, and older students are encouraged to do their best as they progress towards more challenging levels of technique.

Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip-Hop • Lyrical • Pointe • Cheerleading • Gymnastics • Irish Step • 
Princess Dance • Squiggly Bugs •  Tap Happy Feet • Tumble in the Jungle • Private Lessons • 
Piano Lessons • Guitar Lessons • 
Everybody Dance: Family Dance Night!

New! Download our Free Booklets! Find them on our Fun Stuff page, or get them here!
Tumble in the Jungle   My First Ballet Class
More free "booklets are available at the studio, or call us and we'll mail them directly to your child...and, of course,
they're always free!

Locations in Butler, Pa. and Sarver, Pa.
Our Butler location was established in 1981 and our Sarver location was created in 2005.
Dance & Gym USA
1737 N. Main Street Extension
Butler, Pa. 16001
724-283-2803

Dance & Play USA
129 Mulone Drive
Sarver, Pa. 16055
724-295-1130

Discount Dancewear, Shoes, Supplies including Cheerleading, Gymnastics and Ballroom Supplies:
DancersOutlet.com

We offer convenient scheduling options for today's busy families! Our studios are always staffed with a receiptionist who is readily available to answer your questions and "keep an eye on the kids".

You can even reach us via our toll free number: 1-888-54DANCE (1-888-543-2623).

It is our goal to provide a positive experience for students of all ages as they learn the techniques of dance, gymnastics, cheerleading and/or music. We mean it when we say we provide fun filled, creative learning. Who would settle for anything less? A child's creative learning experiences transcend into all areas of learning,
accomplishment and personal achievement. We make your child feel like a star!

Five Exciting Ways to Spark Your Child's Imagination:
If there''s one thing that a child can fascinate you with, it's what she can do with her imagination. A child's mind is like that of a creative writer, it can bring her to all the places she wants to be in, whether it's in a magic forest or in a fairy tale castle; it allows her to become whoever she wants to be. A ballerina, veterinarian or scientist; and it enables her to do whatever things she likes to do: fly, have an imaginary tea party, or turn objects into beautiful flowers or hats.

But your child's imagination is not wild all the time. As a parent, it is up to you to always encourage her to let her imagination soar. Here are some exciting ways that will help you promote an active and creative imagination in your child.

1. Incite your child's imagination through play. A child's life typically revolves around play because this is how she acquires the basic skills she needs to flourish as an individual which includes the use of her own unique imagination. Spark her imagination by engaging her in imaginative pretend plays. Help her become the princess she wants to be by helping her create her princess costume. For boys...think superhero! At Dance & Gym USA, we make learning fun! Students learn technique and combinations through the use of stories and fun challenges. Group interaction is encouraged as students create lifelong friendships.

2. Provide art projects or enroll your child in classes that will encourage her to create using her imagination. While drawing and painting are excellent ways to incite her creative imagination, it is also a very good idea to provide her with extracurricular art activities in which she will have to create artworks using found objects, discarded or unusual materials. For example, invite her to create paper princess crowns and magic wands. Dance & Gym USA offers a princess dance class that sparks these kinds of creative skills as well as inspiring creative movement ideas. Music lessons are also a proven way to enhance creative learning and increase IQ levels. Learning to read music, and learning ballet vocabulary are like learning a new language, which expands a childs knowledge base.

3. Provide your child with toys and play things that will let her imagination to fly high. Listening to the music that is played during our dance classes while playing "make believe" ballerina, or grown up lets a young dancer's imagination soar! We make this easy for you by providing links on our music page to music we use during our dance class sesssions. Your child will love listening to the music that has been played during our classes while they are at home! This way, they will "practice" their dance skills without even realizing it! What fun! With our music lessons, we encourage our students to learn to play the music they love. Practicing their instrument and rehearsing becomes a fun activity for them...excellerating learning while developing technical skills and aesthetic appreciation.

4. Parental support and guidance are also key ingredients in stirring your child's lively imagination. If your child shows you her ballet "moves" and relates her interpretation of the "ballet words" she has learned, show a sincere interest and absolute delight! Correct technique and perfect performance are not realistic goals for young dancers. At Dance & Gym USA, we like to keep them moving and let them experience the joy of dance while letting them relish their in creative endeavors and personal input!
(Look for ballet terminology on our Fun Stuff Pages!)
Budding musicians love to have a captive audience. Expect to hear some sour notes when your child first begins to play and instrument. This will improve as time goes on...remember what music is all about...learning to "play" an instrument. Learning music should be "play" time...fun with disciplined guidance.

5. Related to the fourth tip in sparking your kid''s imagination is this is fifth and final tip which asks you to participate in your child's creative activities. Be the best audience member at your child's plays, recitals, or ball games! Encouraging creative activities in your child is a good bonding exercise that will not only allow you to get closer to your child but will also bring out the kid in you!

We have been making kids happy for almost 30 years!
Enroll Today!
Butler's Dance & Gym USA   724-283-2803
Sarver's Dance & Play USA   724-295-1130