About CR DanceXtreme
CR DanceXtreme Inc. is a dance school that promotes confidence, discipline, technique and knowledge of dance at an elite level. We offer a wide array of styles, such as:
Our classes are for dancers of all ages and levels, from age three to adult. Our 8-week programs are designed for boys & girls ages 3 to 4 in Ballet & Hip Hop, as well as a full-year recreational program for ages 5 & up. We also offer Adult classes in the styles of Jazz & Hip Hop (Advanced Competitive & Recreational). If your child wants more of a challenge and has the desire to compete, we have competitive programs such as Rising Stars (ages 6 to 9), Performance Team (ages 10 & up) , Fresh Groove Hip Hop (ages 10 & up), Next Level Acro (ages 8 & up) & Showteam (ages 7 & up). All programs are given the opportunity to perform in our year end production at the end of each season.
Education First
We at CR DanceXtreme believel in providing a high quality dance education to all ages and levels. Our mission is to train and mentor our dancers to enhance their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and artisitc skills. Any new dance student who joins will be a part of our dance family where they will develop enduring friendships and nurture a passion for the arts. From funky to fresh to skilled and serious, we have a class for you!
Dance Apparel Store
The CR DanceXtreme dance apparel store plays a pivotal role in the development of our dancers. The store offers a wide variety of dance shoes & tights & features top brand name items and apparel from Capezio, Danskin, So Danca, and Mondor distributors. We believe in giving our customers a selection of the best, most reliable and well-known dance apparel to choose from. Our inventory covers our customers’ needs from ages two to adult. Having the proper dance shoes and accessories for class is essential for every dancer to further their development and training.
Master Classes
CR DanceXtreme also holds master classes which are taught by professional dancers, educators, and choreographers working in the Los Angeles entertainment industry and abroad. Holding master classes throughout the year gives our dancers the ability to learn from established professionals who are working today. Our website and newsletters are updated with information regarding what artists we are bringing in to hold master classes. Hosting these classes is a great way to re-energize students and give them an extra boost of confidence.
DIRECTORS
Shawna Sloan
Shawna Sloan has been a professional dancer and teacher for over 30 years. Her award winning & exciting choreography has earned her critical acclaim at numerous competitions throughout the world. Some of her dance credits include national “Pepsi” commercials for Britney Spears, “Billboard Awards”, “MTV Video Music Awards”, “Paulina Rubio World Tour”, & “Jane’s Addiction World Tour”. Her stage credit includes a European tour of the musical production of “Grease” where she served as the dance captain. She also served as the assistant choreographer for the Brittany Spears World Tour. She has also performed for mega recording artists such as Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, 702, and Eminem.
Buddy Mynatt
Buddy Mynatt is an experienced veteran of the professional dance industry. He has worked for and toured the world with artists such as Prince, Christina Aguilera, and Chayanne. He has also appeared on shows such as “The Grammy’s”, “American Music Awards”, “Saturday Night Live”, “The David Letterman Show”, “Good Morning America”, “MTV Video Music Awards, and “The Jay Leno Show” to name a few. His film credits includes the movie “Guess Who” starring Ashton Kutcher & Bernie Mac. Buddy served as the assistant choreographer and performed in “The Wayne Brady Show” in Las Vegas. He continues to dance professionally, teach and adjudicate throughout Canada, the USA and abroad.