Business Details
14 Years
experience
Dance & Tumbling Instruction in Slatington, PA
At Rhythm & Sole Dance Center, we are dedicated to fostering a love for dance, tumbling, and fitness in a nurturing environment. Established in 2012, our studio prioritizes safety, individualized attention, and community engagement. Our certified instructors bring decades of experience, specializing in age-appropriate techniques that balance creativity with technical skill development. We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized instruction, utilizing specialized flooring and equipment to minimize injury risks. As mandated reporters and CPR-certified professionals, we uphold strict safety standards while maintaining a non-competitive atmosphere.Our faculty participates in ongoing education through industry conferences and specialized training programs. The studio serves as both a learning space and community hub where families connect and students of all ages build confidence through movement. Our trauma-informed teaching approach emphasizes student readiness and emotional support. Located on Main Street in Slatington, PA, we offer a transparent viewing environment with our open-concept studio design. Through continuous improvement and community involvement, we strive to be the premier destination for dance education in the Lehigh Valley region.
Services
Preschool Dance
Tumbling Classes
Ballet Instruction
Hip-Hop/Jazz
Contemporary Dance
Summer Programs
Adult Fitness
Free Trial Class
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with specialized dance education credentials
- Small class sizes (max 10 students) for personalized attention
- Trauma-informed teaching methods with mandated reporter staff
- Specialized Marley sprung flooring system for joint protection
- Comprehensive CPR/first aid certified teaching team
Services
Preschool Dance
Structured dance classes for ages 2-6 develop motor skills and creativity through ballet, tap, and creative movement. Certified instructors use themed props and age-appropriate music to build foundational dance skills while fostering social development in a playful environment. Classes emphasize following directions and imaginative play.
Tumbling Instruction
Specialized tumbling classes teach progressive skills from basic rolls to advanced walkovers using safety-certified equipment. Instructors with 30+ years of experience focus on proper technique and strength development for dancers seeking to enhance their performance abilities in a non-gymnastics setting.
Ballet Training
Comprehensive ballet instruction emphasizes proper alignment, turnout, and technical precision through barre and center exercises. Certified educators with American Ballet Theater training provide classical foundation for students ages 6 through adulthood in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Summer Dance Programs
Six-week summer sessions combine dance education with imaginative play through themed programming featuring musical theater, fantasy elements, and popular dance styles. Classes integrate storytelling and choreography to maintain skill development during school breaks while emphasizing creative expression.
Adult Fitness Classes
Certified fitness instructors lead barre, yoga, and conditioning classes designed for adult participants of all skill levels. Sessions focus on safe technique, flexibility improvement, and core strength development with personalized attention to individual capabilities and limitations.
People
Patricia Breitfeller
Owner/Dance Instructor
With 20+ years teaching experience, Patricia holds a BA in Dance from Cedar Crest College and K-6 education certification. Certified in CPR instruction, trauma-informed care, and youth protection advocacy, she leads with a student-centered approach emphasizing safety and individual progress.
Jennifer Benbow
Tumbling Instructor
Bringing 30+ years of gymnastics and cheer instruction experience, Jennifer specializes in progressive tumbling skill development. Her expertise ensures safe technique acquisition while maintaining appropriate challenge levels for students at all abilities.
Tiffany Lakatos
Adult Fitness Instructor
Certified in Barre Above and yoga instruction, Tiffany combines fitness expertise with injury prevention strategies. Her student-focused approach adapts workouts to individual capabilities while maintaining proper form and technique standards.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We serve students from 2.5 years old through adulthood with age-specific class offerings.
Are trial classes available?
Yes, we offer one free trial class to help students experience our studio environment.
What dance styles do you teach?
Our curriculum includes ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, and tumbling.
Is parental observation allowed?
Our open-concept studio allows parents to view classes without physical barriers.
What safety certifications do staff hold?
All instructors are CPR/first aid certified with mandated reporter training.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, we provide themed six-week summer dance and tumbling sessions with performance elements.
