The awakening team

 
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Meet The Artist, Jaana Singh

Jaana Singh, owner and founder of The Awakening Studio, specializes in helping competitive dancers learn acrobatics, safely gain flexibility and develop strength training to enhance acrobatic dance mastery.

She has an eye for technique and is a stickler for professional execution concerning form. Jaana is passionate about helping students grow in confidence while teaching them life ethics. She studies under a seasoned physical therapist and works with her team to infuse a PT base into their dancers’ training. She implements strong technique and knowledge concerning injury prevention as priorities in the studio. She has a competitive gymnastics background as well as performed in classical ballet, swing, and lindy hop.

The Awakening Acrobatic Dance Studio was established in June of 2013 and has rapidly gained a reputation of excellence in Minnesota and surrounding states. The student’s ages range from 3 to 17, each one bringing a variety of skill level and experience.

 

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Awakening's biggest cheerleader - Beth handles all receptionist and bookkeeping inquiries.

Awakening's biggest cheerleader - Beth handles all receptionist and bookkeeping inquiries.

Jess specializes in teaching beginner acro for ages 4-9. She has a professional background in dance and teaches dance team at Maple Grove high school.

Jess specializes in teaching beginner acro for ages 4-9. She has a professional background in dance and teaches dance team at Maple Grove high school.

Jim specializes in working with older athletes who feel the importance of a stronger spot. He teaches walkovers, aerials, back handsprings, whip backs and works with cheerleaders

Jim specializes in working with older athletes who feel the importance of a stronger spot. He teaches walkovers, aerials, back handsprings, whip backs and works with cheerleaders

Jordan specializes in teaching all acro and creative movement skills.

Jordan specializes in teaching all acro and creative movement skills.

Sarah specializes in teaching all acro through back tucks as well as leaps and turns. She is PBT certified and has a strong background in stretching and conditioning.

Sarah specializes in teaching all acro through back tucks as well as leaps and turns. She is PBT certified and has a strong background in stretching and conditioning.

Courtney specializes in walkovers, back handsprings, aerials & skill creation for solos, duets and trios

Courtney specializes in walkovers, back handsprings, aerials & skill creation for solos, duets and trios

Austin specializes in beginner acro through advanced aerials & back handsprings

Austin specializes in beginner acro through advanced aerials & back handsprings

Tyler specializes in bringing up our “might minis.” His expertise is in ages 3-9 but teaches all ages and levels.

Tyler specializes in bringing up our “might minis.” His expertise is in ages 3-9 but teaches all ages and levels.

Hayley specializes in teaching our younger athletes their beginner acro skills. She teaches back bends, stand ups, kick-overs, cartwheels and walkovers. She also has an extensive ballet background which aids her in teaching turns and leg extension w

Hayley specializes in teaching our younger athletes their beginner acro skills. She teaches back bends, stand ups, kick-overs, cartwheels and walkovers. She also has an extensive ballet background which aids her in teaching turns and leg extension work.

Chris specializes in teaching aerials, back handsprings, turns and ballet. He has been dancing since childhood and continues to partake in ballet intensives to further his dance education.

Chris specializes in teaching aerials, back handsprings, turns and ballet. He has been dancing since childhood and continues to partake in ballet intensives to further his dance education.

Bella specialized in teaching beginner acro as well as leaps and turns. Her openings for the school year will be posted daily.

Bella specialized in teaching beginner acro as well as leaps and turns. Her openings for the school year will be posted daily.

Annie specializes in helping our dance team students excel in choreography, leaps, turns and kick work. She also teaches beginner acro through age 10. Annie will be back with us spring 2024

Annie specializes in helping our dance team students excel in choreography, leaps, turns and kick work. She also teaches beginner acro through age 10. Annie will be back with us spring 2024

Aria specializes in teaching backbends, kick-overs, walkovers, aerials, leaps and turns. She will be back with us summer 2024.

Aria specializes in teaching backbends, kick-overs, walkovers, aerials, leaps and turns. She will be back with us summer 2024.