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.

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. He is currently in training to be a high school and college dance tea

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. He is currently in training to be a high school and college dance team specialist at our studio.

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. She has a strong background in gymnastics.

Courtney specializes in walkovers, back handsprings, aerials & skill creation for solos, duets and trios. She has a strong background in gymnastics.

Matt specializes in teaching aerials, advanced aerial variations, back handsprings and a variety of beginner dance work. He holds a very calm and positive demeanor in the studio.

Matt specializes in teaching aerials, advanced aerial variations, back handsprings and a variety of beginner dance work. He holds a very calm and positive demeanor in the studio.

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, leaps 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, leaps and ballet. He has been dancing since childhood and continues to partake in ballet intensives to further his dance education.

Jess specializes in teaching beginner acro for ages 4-9. She has a professional background in dance and has worked with dance team athletes for a number of years. If you have a little athlete trying to make studio for the first time or an older athl

Jess specializes in teaching beginner acro for ages 4-9. She has a professional background in dance and has worked with dance team athletes for a number of years. If you have a little athlete trying to make studio for the first time or an older athlete looking to join their high school dance team, Jess is a great instructor to take lessons with.

Khloe specializes in teaching walkovers, aerials, turns and leaps! She is a former Awakening student and danced competitively through her senior year of high school.

Khloe specializes in teaching walkovers, aerials, turns and leaps! She is a former Awakening student and danced competitively through her senior year of high school.

Shalini specializes in teaching backbends through walkovers and beginner turns! She's very affirming of her students and is a great instructor for those who are a little more shy. She has danced for 13 years and was a former Awakening student!

Shalini specializes in teaching backbends through walkovers and beginner turns! She's very affirming of her students and is a great instructor for those who are a little more shy. She has danced for 13 years and was a former Awakening student!

Bella specialized in teaching beginner acro as well as leaps and turns. Her openings for the summer will be posted daily on our Instagram and Facebook page.

Bella specialized in teaching beginner acro as well as leaps and turns. Her openings for the summer will be posted daily on our Instagram and Facebook page.

Lynlie specializes in teaching beginner acro through aerials and back handsprings! She also teaches leaps and turns as well as refines choreography.

Lynlie specializes in teaching beginner acro through aerials and back handsprings! She also teaches leaps and turns as well as refines choreography.

Aria specializes in teaching backbends, kick-overs, walkovers, aerials, leaps and turns. She has a background in competitive dance and currently dances on her college dance team! If you’re looking to work on tryout dances this summer, Aria is a grea

Aria specializes in teaching backbends, kick-overs, walkovers, aerials, leaps and turns. She has a background in competitive dance and currently dances on her college dance team! If you’re looking to work on tryout dances this summer, Aria is a great coach to register with.