Magnify Dance Center

Our super popular Five Point Fit class has expanded to Five Point Mini Fit! Cross training specific for dancers, now offered for ages 8-12, boys and girls. We have a 4-week session this July and will also be offering this class during the school year. So beneficial for injury prevention, strength, proprioception, coordination and more!
July class, July 6-27, ages 8-12, Mondays 5-6pm.
66+tax. Boys half off.
Register now: magnifydancecenter.com

Photo: Mosey Photography

We are (safely) reopening!

We are (safely) reopening! - https://mailchi.mp/6f52662ef37a/we-are-safely-reopening
Register for Summer Dance and 20-21 now! Limited capacity means spots will fill quickly.

mailchi.mp Introducing our NEW faculty for our 2020 season! Carolina, Lauren & Lindsay. What’s fantastic about these 3 is that they are each alumni of our school, bringing back their own experiences to pour into our students. The next generation training the next generation. #legacy

#MagnifyMonday, introducing our NEW faculty for our 2020 season! Carolina, Lauren & Lindsay. What’s fantastic about these 3 is that they are each alumni of our school, bringing back their own experiences to pour into our students. The next generation training the next generation. #legacy
Read below for an introduction to each special instructor.

Carolina Valverde~I’m thrilled to be joining the Magnify team! After training with Ms. Karen Alwin and the Magnify faculty for nearly ten years, I spent three years training under Stanton Welch’s highly acclaimed Houston Ballet Academy in the Professional Program as an Invited Guest with a full scholarship. I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to perform with my peers and the Houston Ballet company and to come home and continue my education at UNM with the goal to become a physical therapist. I can’t wait to teach such promising students and to pass on the knowledge I have gained. I had incredible role models in the company and I hope to be one for the younger dancers. So excited for what’s to come!

Lauren Maddock~ I am beyond excited to step into a new role at Magnify, after receiving my training from this school. Dance has always been a passion of mine, and it is a huge contributor in shaping the person I am today. I cannot wait to share that passion to inspire the next generation of students. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity; I’ll see you at the studio!

Lindsay Dekleva~I have spent the last few years dancing with Ad Deum Dance Company, a professional modern/contemporary dance company in Houston, TX. As a principal dancer with the company, I had the opportunity to perform and teach across the United States and Europe. I am so excited to be back with Magnify for this upcoming year!

Photos (left to right):
Ashkan Image
Mosey Photography
Chandler Greenwood

#DanceDads... we wouldn’t be here without them! Thank you for your endless support and love on our dance journeys. Happy Father’s Day! 💜

H E L L O! We can’t wait to see you!
Registering now for in-person classes this summer. Check out our website for all our plans, procedures and practices for keeping our dancers and staff safe and healthy.
Keep your dancer growing this summer!

4-week summer session July 6-August 1. We’ve greatly reduced our class sizes, so many classes are already full. If you plan to register, do so soon!

All info and registration on our website, www.MagnifyDanceCenter.com

Video from summer 2019 **no copyright infringement intended. For educational purposes only.

📣 Welcome to our newest #TeamMagnify member, Gabriella! She’s been a part of the fam for a long time, and we are excited she’ll be adding to our admin staff, helping us provide the best in customer service.
Read below for Gabby’s introduction, and give her a “welcome” when you see her at the studio!

My name is Gabriella Bauer. I have been dancing for 21 years! I am currently working toward my Bachelors in Fine Arts with a focus in contemporary dance at the University of New Mexico. As a former student trained by all of the instructors at Magnify including my mom Karroll Bauer, I am excited to be a part of the Magnify Team! I hope to continue growing as a dancer and to eventually begin teaching the next generation of dancers!

Excellence in dance. Register now for 2020-2021. Classes begin August 18!

We offer classes for ages 2 through pre-professional, including
*Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Pointe, Cecchetti
*Contemporary, Modern, Jazz
*Technique Integration, Five Point Fit Cross Training, Cross Training for Boys
* Mommy+Me, Mini Movers

All boys receive half off tuition rates. Come dance with us!
Register at MagnifyDanceCenter.com

Photo: Mosey Photography

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Peak-a-boo! We can’t wait to see you! Summer Dance 2020 is still on this July, in a safe environment with limited capacity.
We are taking every precaution to keep our dancers and staff healthy.
Join us for some summer fun, discovery and movement! We are at over 50% of our max enrollment already, so don’t miss out!
Register now for the following options:

July 6-August 1, 4-week session

Mommy+Me (ages 2-4)
Primary Ballet (ages 3-5) and Junior Ballet (ages 6-12)
Mini Movers (ages 4-6)
Junior Jazz (ages 6-11)
Cecchetti technique (ages 6-10)
Five Point Mini Fit cross training (ages 8-12)
Tutu Camp (ages 5-10)

Registration is LIVE on our website, magnifydancecenter.com

Note: enrollment has been capped for FPD Intensive and Young Dancer Workshop. We do have a waitlist available, and if capacity allowances change, we will let you know! Contact us to be placed on the waitlist.
Photo: Mosey Photography

C L A S S of 2 0 2 0
Congrats to these world changers! Our dance family loved celebrating you today 💜

Pandemic Film

A group of Ms. Andrea's Level 5 Contemporary class was inspired by all of the dance films around the globe that have been created during quarantine. They decided it would be fun to make their own version of their experience dancing at home during their last few classes on zoom. After many conversations during this collaboration they created movement on their own and as a group. Each person chose several ideas and words that resonated with them: Understanding, Vulnerability, Adaptability, Resilience, Perseverance, and Gratitude to name a few. These dancers have grown in ways that they probably would never have imagined and it's always a pleasure to experience their creativity. We are so proud of their dedication, commitment, and work ethic. Thank you ladies for being such amazing contributors!

Dancers: Kristen Carrara, Claire Jones, Madyson Kettler, Lauren Maddock, Sade Smith, Emily Vencill
Editing by: Kristen Carrara
We do not own the rights to this music. (Imagine This by Christopher Deighton)

https://youtu.be/R0DO_VQpkxo

As this, the final week of our 2020-2021 season draws to a close, we offer our biggest thanks and appreciation to our Magnify Family. Thank you for supporting our studio, our teachers, dancers and Team. The heart of our community is beautiful, and though none of us foresaw the year ending how it did, we are beyond proud of each smiling dancer and beyond thankful for the opportunity to share in their growth and journey.
Sending so much love!! 💜💜

#TeamMagnify

Photo: Mosey Photography

A season to remember 💟

A season to remember 💟 - https://mailchi.mp/e8134fbcafd0/a-season-to-remember

mailchi.mp We are pleased to announce that our Five Point Dancer of the Year 2020 is one of our Seniors at Magnify, Lauren Maddock. Lauren has been involved with our Five Point Dancer program since our first FPD Workshop in 2017. She has improved and grown so much over the years and has become a true leader. W...

Summer Dance 2020 is still on! We are excited to get back in the studio and look forward to offering lots of fun this summer!
Classes will have limited capacity, and every precaution is being put in place to keep our dancers and staff healthy.
Register now for the following options:

July 6-August 1, 4-week session

Mommy+Me (ages 2-4)
Primary Ballet (ages 3-5) and Junior Ballet (ages 6-12)
Mini Movers (ages 4-6)
Junior Jazz (ages 6-11)
Cecchetti technique (ages 6-10)
Five Point Mini Fit cross training (ages 8-12)
Tutu Camp (ages 5-10)

Registration is LIVE on our website, magnifydancecenter.com

Note: enrollment has been capped for FPD Intensive and Young Dancer Workshop. We do have a waitlist available, and if capacity allowances change, we will let you know! Contact us to be placed on the waitlist.

Photo: Mosey Photography

Readers' Choice 2020 - Albuquerque Journal

Hey Mag Fam! Please take a quick moment to vote for Magnify in the ABQ Journal’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Quick and easy.
Two categories:
Click the “out and about” category and vote Best Dance Studio.
Click the “kids” category and vote Best Dance Lessons.
Thanks for sharing the love! 💥

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We are pleased to announce that our Five Point Dancer of the Year 2020 is one of our Seniors at Magnify, Lauren Maddock. Lauren has been involved with our Five Point Dancer program since our first FPD Workshop in 2017. She has improved and grown so much over the years and has become a true leader. We have always appreciated her determined work ethic and mind set. Lauren has also been consistent with her cross training, her excitement to learn and grow, and has even maintained all this through our current zoom class format. She has found her confidence over the years and is always one of the first to speak up and contribute to the classroom, which brings us such pride. We know that Lauren will continue to give back in so many rich and wonderful ways to future generations. She will be joining us next year as a teacher and rehearsal director at Magnify... and we are so excited about it! Congratulations Lauren, we are so proud of you!

#seniorsaturday Celebrating our Magnify Class of 2020. So very proud of our Seniors, including the very special Chalina Caton-Garcia.

Chalina was new to us this past year but she quickly became a part of Magnify and we really enjoyed her time with us.
It is clear that Chalina’s work ethic and attention to detail has gotten her very far over the years. She has been accepted into many nationally well known ballet academies on scholarship and has also worked in honors programs for many of her high school years. We can tell that Chalina will always exemplify professionalism and respect in her work.

Chalina is very coachable and works with a beautiful quality that will be such an asset to any job or passion she chooses to follow. It was a pleasure to have her and we greatly appreciate her focused energy, bright spirit, and her sweet demeanor. It feels very special to have been a part of her journey and we are incredibly excited to see where her path takes her. Congratulations, Chalina!

JOB OPENING! Join Team Magnify! Looking for a highly motivated and energetic team player to join our administrative/office staff and to assist and serve our students. Must be detail oriented, energetic and willing to share our passion for dance!

Contact [email protected] for more information on hours/pay/scope of work.

To apply, please email
[email protected]

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Lydia M. is our Student of the Week! Even at a young age, Lydia consistently demonstrates a concentrated work ethic and a drive to do her best. Through online classes, she has pushed herself with focus, and her beaming smile lights up our hearts! Keep it up, Lydia!

#seniorsaturday Celebrating our Magnify Class of 2020. So very proud of our Seniors, including the very special Kristen C.
Words from Kristen~ My time here at Magnify has shaped me to be the person I am today! I feel nothing but gratitude for this community of passionate people and artists. It makes my heart sing!! This studio and art form has become such a safe space for me to learn, fail, heal, grow, play, and everything more. I have learned how to be brave, be in love with others and myself, and how to lend my heart to a stage. I will forever be reminiscing over all of the sweet moments. Thank you to Magnify for the past four years!! You ALL inspire me greatly and I look forward to what good things the future will hold! You guys are home 💛💛💛

Sound on! Dance for a Wish: Magnify Showcase 2020
In lieu of our onstage show, we get a peek at our students’ at-home performances and some special declarations representing our dancers! One of our missions through the show was to highlight and support Make-A-Wish New Mexico. Will you help us meet our goal of $1000 raised?

Link below to donate!

http://site.wish.org/goto/magnifydance

Today was to have been dress rehearsal for Dance for a Wish: Magnify Showcase 2020. It was planned to be such special time honoring our dancers (our beautiful Seniors and all our accomplished young ones) and an opportunity to support the efforts of Make-A-Wish New Mexico. Though we won’t be together on stage this weekend, stay tuned for a “recap” of the show and a chance to still give to such a worthy cause...
To all of #TeamMagnify, we are missing you, even more so today 💜

Photo: Showcase 2018, The Golden Years, by Mosey Photography

#MagnifyMonday
Emme E. is our Student of the Week!
This dancer has worked hard all year on learning new steps and applying corrections. She always has a positive attitude and her sweet smile lights up a room. You look beautiful in your tutu, Emme! Congratulations!

Nothing like a mother’s love 💜 To all our Magnify Moms~you make us who we are, and we celebrate you today! Happy Mother’s Day!

Photo: Jessica Inman Photography

#seniorsaturday Celebrating our Magnify Class of 2020. So very proud of our Seniors, including the very special Lauren M.

Words from Lauren~Magnify has truly been one of the biggest blessings in my life. It has been a second home, and allowed me to be my most vulnerable self. It has enriched my dance life, and just as powerfully has enriched who I am as a human being. I am beyond grateful for all of my teachers, and the beautiful environment they have created. As we are faced with uncertain times, I encourage the younger dancers to truly enjoy every moment; because they really do fly by. I plan to attend UNM in the fall, and still continue to be involved at the studio as much as possible.

TUTU CAMP 2020! Register now for our Frozen-themed extravaganza.

Ages 5-10, 4-day session, July 28-31, 9am-12:30pm
$215+tax. (Tuition due July 15)

Let’s convene this summer for 4 days of dancing, costume making, crafts and friends! Classes include ballet, jazz, musical theater, stretch & strength, and more. This year's theme is Disney's Frozen~perfect for a mid-summer bash! Filled with fun, Tutu Camp is a catalyst for growing skills as well as a launchpad for the new dancer. Our dancing, crafts and fellowship will all center around Frozen, so register now for the fun!

These spots go fast, so book yours today at http://www.magnifydancecenter.com/registration or email us at [email protected]

Artists supporting artists!

A message from Gloria Blinn:
Join me in supporting the dancers of Magnify Dance Center. During a time of great difficulty I am so grateful for the love and support from our wonderful studio. In order to help keep dancers dancing I am giving 20% of the proceeds of commissioned paintings to Magnify Dance Center. Magnify has been able to help dancers through generous donations. I am excited to share my art with you and give back to our beautiful community centered around our love for dance.

Have a beautiful one of a kind painting made on your dancer!

More info: https://www.gloriablinn.com/commissioned-art

#MagnifyMonday
Minka C. is our Student of the Week!
Minka has shown so much improvement this year. She works especially hard on the challenging movements in ballet with and she’s a great listener ALL the time. Also, she has such a sweet heart. You look beautiful in your tutu, Minka! Congratulations!

#seniorsaturday Celebrating our Magnify Class of 2020. So very proud of our Seniors, including the very special Miss Hannah G.

Words from Hannah~The journey of growing up at the dance studio since age 4 has been absolutely incredible, passionate, and crazy in the best ways possible. Magnify pours its heart and soul into every student. I've been blessed to both receive and share the love of dance. Thank you to Magnify's dance family for all the memories, love, and joy you have given and shown us, especially this senior year. Miss seeing everyone, keep dancing and look ahead to the wonderful opportunities next year!