Kage and Brenda Hart from Fred Astaire Dance Studio Oceanside coach young performers to tap into their potential to grow their confidence and abilities through lessons based on movement and vocal expression.

Youth Program Weekly Themes:

Week 1: Intro to ballroom and swing. Voice 101, voice as an instrument.

Week 2: Posture and stage presence. Breathwork and the diaphragm.

Week 3: Distinguishing between styles of movement and dance. Getting into character through song.

Week 4: Putting it all together. Preparing for your audition.

Kage and Brenda Hart from Fred Astaire Dance Studio Oceanside have been teaching dance in North County for over 10 years.

Kage has taught all styles of ballroom and partnership dancing for 22 years. He has owned and operated a dance studio for over 13 years helping people learn how to move their bodies through all forms, from Tango to Cha Cha, Swing and Waltz and has choreographed for competition showcases and theatrical stage performances.

Brenda Joined the Fred Astaire dance studio in 2015, where she has been teaching and participating in dance competitions ever since. In addition, she has actively participated in vocal performances and projects, as a writing and recording artist, as well as back up vocal studio work. As a young performer she attended San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts and later, the San Francisco State University vocal Jazz program.