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      <image:title>Staff - Tara Beebe</image:title>
      <image:caption>Owner/Competition Team Director Tara is a proud Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio (now Diamond State Dance) Alumni and graduate of the University of Arkansas. She began dancing at age 2 and has been a part of the dance industry ever since as a dancer, coach, choreographer, and competition judge. As the new owner of Diamond State Dance, Tara’ s vision is to honor the studio’s legacy while bringing fresh energy, and a renewed commitment to excellence. Dream Big!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Addie Grace Coleman</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Addie Grace began dancing as a toddler at Diamond State Dance (formerly Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio) and was a member of the MKDS nationally recognized competition team. She is a graduated of Mississippi State University where she was a member of the MSU Dance Team. With years of dance training, Addie Grace loves inspiring dancer to pursue their dance dream while creating a positive and encouraging love for the sport.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Allie Spellman</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Allie began dancing at age 2 where she trained in several different genres. She is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas where she was a member of the UCA Dance Team. Allie loves being a part of the Diamond State Dance staff. She is passionate about encouraging our dancers to strive to pursue their dance goals while helping to create a confidence that helps then shine on and off the stage.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Aly LaBanca</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Aly began dancing at Diamond State Dance (formerly MKDS) at just one year old and continued for 17 years. She spent 10 years on the competitive team and served as a student assistant for several years before officially joining the teaching staff in 2008. Aly earned her degree in Mass Communication and Graphic Design from Ouachita Baptist University, where she was a member of the OBU Dance Team. She now shares her love for dance with students of all ages and believes that the lessons learned in the studio—creativity, discipline, and teamwork—carry far beyond the dance floor. Outside the studio, Aly is the Digital Marketing Director at Flex360.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Andrea Arias</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor With about four years of dedicated training at the dance studio, Andrea has developed a deep passion for movement, creativity, and performance. She is Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and Acro certified, combining strength and flexibility. Andrea’s training has helped her grow as a mentor to younger students, sharing the joy and discipline. In addition to her background, she also cheered at the collegiate level and proudly won a national championship at the NCA Daytona Nationals.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Brooklyn Pennington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Brooklyn has over ten years of experience in cheerleading and tumbling and has taught at DSD for four years. She is certified in Progressive Ballet Technique and Acrobatic Arts, and recently began teaching beginner ballet and tap. Brooklyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science from the University of Central Arkansas, and is currently on staff with the college ministry Cru at UCA. In her free time, she enjoys running, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with her husband and friends.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Camryn Ross</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Camryn began dancing at age 2 and is a Diamond State Dance (formerly Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio) Alum. She graduated from Arkansas State University where she was a member of the ASU Dance Team. Camryn is excited to back at her home studio where she can share her love for dance with the next generation of Diamonds. In her spare time, Camryn can be found advocating for domestic violence victims through her platform: The Fight To End The Fight.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Gabi White</image:title>
      <image:caption>Customer Care/Enrollment Coordinator/Instructor Gabi has been involved in the dance industry for over twenty years, both as a performer and an instructor. As a proud military spouse, she and her family moved to the area in 2022 and quickly found our studio to call home! Her children also tumble at DSD, adding to the fun! Gabi loves connecting with families, providing excellent customer service, and is passionate about inspiring young dancers to develop confidence and a lifelong love for dance.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Jozi Henson</image:title>
      <image:caption>Student Assistant Teacher Jozi is a current Diamond State Dance student with 5 years of dance experience. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary because it’s of how much fun she has while participating in that style of class. Jozi loves her dance teachers and hopes to be a teacher herself in the future….a first grade elementary school teacher.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Kaley Cole</image:title>
      <image:caption>Student Instructor Kaley is senior at J.T. Robinson with 10 years of gymnastics experience and 7 years of cheer experience. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary. Her favorite color is green. After graduating, Kaley’s dream job is to be an occupational therapist. She is planning to attend college at Florida Atlantic.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Katie Robinson</image:title>
      <image:caption>Director of Curriculums/Instructor Katie began dancing at MKDS at the age of 5 and is proud to have been a member of the very first competition team. She attended Ole Miss where she was a Rebelette and received a degree in Education. Katie has a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology and is the Director of Academic Technology at Episcopal Collegiate School. Her two daughters Abby Grace and Payton are members of the competition team.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mini Team Director/Instructor Beginning before age 2, Lauren grew up training in many genres of dance.  She attended the University of Central AR &amp; was a member of the National-Finalist UCA Dance Team. Lauren worked for the Universal Dance Association and continues to choreograph for HS and JH teams around the state of Arkansas.  Lauren taught dance and coached all-star cheerleading, tumbling, and gymnastics at Sonshine Academy in Conway. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelors in Education and her Masters soon after. She currently works as an administrator for Arkansas Virtual Academy.  Lauren is thrilled to share her love for dance with the students of DSD, including her daughter Kinley, DSD Team Member.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Lily Pace</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Lily is proud Diamond State Dance (formerly Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio)Competition Team Alum. She has a passion for teacher and inspiring all levels of dancers from beginner to advanced. Lily enjoys being a part of the staff and the very studio that she called home. She is currently attending college at Hendrix University.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Madeline Langston</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor We're thrilled to have Madeline as part of our faculty! A graduate of the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), Madeline honed her skills in the college dance program and competed with UDA. She teaches full-time high school art at Pottsville High School, and her commitment to education shines through in the studio. Madeline genuinely loves working with children and finds immense joy in celebrating their big and small accomplishments in dance!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Olivia Gosser</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Olivia began dancing at the age of three at Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio, where she spent over a decade as a dedicated member of the competitive team. During those ten years, she trained and competed both regionally and nationally, developing a deep passion for performance and precision. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Olivia was a proud four-year member of the Arkansas Razorback Pom Squad, performing at collegiate events and perfecting her skills in both technique and team leadership. She went on to gain four years of experience teaching dance camps and choreographing for junior high and high school dance teams through B2 Cheer &amp; Dance, helping young dancers refine their craft and stage presence. Before returning home, Olivia served as the Recreational and Preschool Dance Coordinator at Kim Massay Dance Productions in Edmond, Oklahoma, where she shared her love of movement with the next generation of dancers. Today, Olivia is honored to teach at her home studio — the very place where her lifelong love of dance and competition began. As an instructor for the Diamond State Dance Competitive Dancers, she takes pride in helping her students achieve excellence, with a strong emphasis on precision, performance quality, and “cleaning” routines to make them competition stage ready. Olivia enjoys being a proud dance mom to her daughter, Mary Jack, continuing the family tradition of passion and love for dance.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Skylair Black</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Skylair is a talented new instructor and Diamond State Dance (formerly Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio) Alum. She is excited to back where she has the opportunity to share her talents with the next generation of dancers. With year of dance experience, she brings not only technique but a fun energy to the classroom while encouraging dancers to pursue their dance dreams.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Staff - Tawny Carter</image:title>
      <image:caption>Instructor Ms. Tawny is a dedicated dance educator and choreographer with a lifelong passion for dance. A graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, she earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Secondary Education. Ms. Tawny was a member and captain of the UCA Honeybear Dance Team for four years and later served as their Head Coach for two years. Having competed in studio dance her entire life, she has been choreographing since 2012. Ms. Tawny has been a valued member of Diamond State Dance (formerly Ms. Karen’s Dance Studio) since 2015, where she finds her creative home. Her favorite genres to choreograph are Jazz and Musical Theatre, which reflect her dynamic and expressive style.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/let-your-light-shine</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d48726cccd21d00019cc6a0/20c81303-b80e-408c-aa68-0117fb2cbd0d/mommy+-+3-4+%284%29.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Let Your Light Shine</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: The Light Shine class has a $0 tuition fee Schedule Options: Tuesday 5:00-5:30 pm Dress Code: Anything that your dancer is comfortable moving around in. Athletic shoes or jazz are recommended but not required. More Class Info: The Let Your Light Shine program is a student-led class offered to students with disabilities. The goal of the class is to share the love of dance with everyone! We use the buddy system and all participants are paired with a DSD Competition Team dancer. Each class is directed by the current season’s graduating senior(s) which started with Addie Grace Coleman (who started the program) in 2019.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/2024-dance-classes</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2025 Summer Classes</image:title>
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      <image:title>2025 Summer Classes - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/careers</loc>
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    <lastmod>2019-08-16</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/register</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-07-15</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/camps</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-07-13</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/thank-you</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-12-26</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/summer-thank-you</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-05-19</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/nuevas-clases</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-12-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Nuevas clases - CLASES DE DANZA DE SALSA</image:title>
      <image:caption>12 años en adelante - a partir de enero en el estudio de baile de Ms. Karen ¡Estamos muy emocionados de ofrecer Salsa Dance para mayores de 12 años! Esta clase de 6 semanas presentará varios estilos de baile latino, incluida la técnica, la terminología y la interpretación. Las clases son los viernes 6: 30-7: 30 pm a partir del 15 de enero. El costo es de $95.00 por 6 semanas para 1 bailarina, $150.00 por pareja. Certificados de regalo disponibles. Instructor bilingüe.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/formulario</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-12-03</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/salsa</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-12-31</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Salsa - Adults Salsa</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ages 12 and Up - This 6-week class will introduce various styles of Latin dance, including technique, terminology, and performance. Classes are on Saturdays starting January 16th, 11-12pm. The cost is $ 95.00 for 6 weeks for 1 dancer, $ 150.00 per couple.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ages 6-11- Starting in January at Ms. Karen's Dance Studio We are so excited to offer Salsa Dance for ages 6-11! This 6-week class will introduce various styles of Latin dance, including technique, terminology, and performance. Classes are on Saturdays starting January 15th, 9-10 am. The cost is $ 95.00 for 6 weeks for 1 dancer.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/thank-you-sa</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-12-21</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/new-years</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2020-12-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>New Years - Come dance with us at MKDS!</image:title>
      <image:caption>See why we were named the best choice for kids and families 2020! Want more information on our 2021 dance classes? Fill out the form below and we will get you all of the info!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/new-years-thank-you</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2020-12-22</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/free-trial-class</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-10-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>New Students Start Here! - WE ARE SO EXCITED THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DANCE CLASSSES AT DIAMOND STATE DANCE!</image:title>
      <image:caption>IF YOU ARE A NEW STUDENT, FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO GET STARTED!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/mommy-me</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Mommy &amp; Me</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 30 minute class - $60 Schedule Options: Monday 5:00-5:30 pm Tuesday 5:30-6:00 pm Saturday 9:00-9:30 am Saturday 9:30-10:00 am Dress Code: Any dance outfit. Ballet shoes are recommended but not required.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/twinkle-toes</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Twinkle Toes</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1 hour class - $80 per month Schedule Options: Monday 5:30-6:30 pm Class Info: A combination class focused on tap, ballet and basic gymnastic skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, core strength and coordination. An assortment of energetic, child-friendly music will offer a fun and creative dance environment for the optimal dance experience. Each genre of dance will be 20 minutes. (Dancers must be fully potty-trained to enroll.)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/kinder-dance</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Kinder Dance</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1 hour class - $80 per month Schedule Options: Monday 5:30-6:30 pm Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 pm Class Info: A combination class focused on tap, ballet and basic gymnastic skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, core strength and coordination. An assortment of energetic, child-friendly music will offer a fun and creative dance environment for the optimal dance experience. Each genre of dance will be 20 minutes.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/broadwaybabies</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d48726cccd21d00019cc6a0/48988763-e242-4ad8-9c10-7a30d81f7891/mommy+-+3-4+%286%29.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Broadway Babies</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1 hour class - $80 per month Schedule Options: Monday 5:30-6:30 pm Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm Saturday 10:00-11:00 am Class Info: A combination class focused on tap, ballet and basic gymnastic skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, core strength and coordination. An assortment of energetic, child-friendly music will offer a fun and creative dance environment for the optimal dance experience. Each genre of dance will be 20 minutes.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/rhythm-acro</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Rhythm &amp; Acro</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1 hour class - $80 per month Schedule Options: Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm Dress Code: Any dance outfit, black jazz shoes, &amp; athletic shoes Class Info: A 1 hour class including Jazz, Hip Hop and Tumble. This is a high-energy class that focuses on technique, performance, and fun. All you need is a pair of black jazz shoes, sneakers, and a love for dance!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/show-stoppers</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Show Stoppers</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1.5 hour class - $110 per month Schedule Options: Monday 6:00-7:30 pm Dress Code: Any dance outfit including athletic shorts, tank tops, fitted tshirts, leotards, etc. Black jazz shoes and athletic shoes are required. Class Info: A combination class focused on jazz and hip hop and Acrobatic Arts skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, musicality, and coordination. This is our most popular class every year!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/performance-project</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Performance Project</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1.5 hour class - $110 per month Schedule Options: Monday 6:30-8:00 pm Dress Code: Any dance outfit including athletic shorts, tank tops, fitted tshirts, leotards, etc. Black jazz shoes and athletic shoes are required. Class Info: A combination class focused on jazz and hip hop and contemporary skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, musicality, and coordination.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/cheernastics</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d48726cccd21d00019cc6a0/c9d5460e-b0d4-4fbe-b3a7-77e23a51f60c/mommy+-+Age+7-8+%285%29.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Cheernastics</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1 hour class - $80 per month Schedule Options: Monday 6:30-7:30 Class Info: Cheernastics is a FUN class that combines CHEER, POM, ACRO &amp; GYMNASTICS skills into one session. We teach beginning Cheer skills including motions, jumps, &amp; stunts. Acro skills include forward &amp; backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels &amp; back-bends. Gymnastics introduces basic bars &amp; balance beam. Dancers will work on strength, flexibility &amp; coordination. Dancers will learn a variety of pom combos &amp; routines throughout the session. This fast paced class is great for all levels and ages!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Cheernastics</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1 hour class - $80 per month Schedule Options: Monday 5:00-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00-11:00 am Class Info: Cheernastics is a FUN class that combines CHEER, POM, ACRO &amp; GYMNASTICS skills into one session. We teach beginning Cheer skills including motions, jumps, &amp; stunts. Acro skills include forward &amp; backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels &amp; back-bends. Gymnastics introduces basic bars &amp; balance beam. Dancers will work on strength, flexibility &amp; coordination. Dancers will learn a variety of pom combos &amp; routines throughout the session.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://diamondstatedance.com/tumblingacro</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Tumbling/Acro</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1 hour class - $80 per month Schedule Options: Monday 4:30-5:30 pm Class Info: DSD is proud to have teachers certified by AcrobaticArts.  Created by a successful studio owner with decades of experience, the program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling.  Each level of our program will focus on the proper progression of skills designed to develop skills our dancers will need to incorporate acrobatic elements into their dancing.   Classes are designed to begin at age 3.5 and all students must be fully potty-trained.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d48726cccd21d00019cc6a0/2bc6c1d6-9867-4b9f-8ad4-11dccb80e5ed/mommy+-+Age+7-8+%288%29.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Tumbling/Acro</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pricing: 1 hour class - $80 per month Schedule Options: Monday 4:30-5:30 pm Saturday 12:00-1:00 pm Class Info: DSD is proud to have teachers certified by AcrobaticArts.  Created by a successful studio owner with decades of experience, the program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling.  Each level of our program will focus on the proper progression of skills designed to develop skills our dancers will need to incorporate acrobatic elements into their dancing.   Classes are designed to begin at age 3.5 and all students must be fully potty-trained. Level 1 Ages 7 years &amp; up. Level 2/3 is also available at DSD for ages 7 years &amp; up with evaluation. Evaluation is required before enrolling into Tumble 2/3 class.</image:caption>
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