The South Hills is known for its high- quality amenities. schools to top-performing athletics, the area is a wonderful and family-friendly place. At the heart of the South Hills, in Upper St. Clair and near the borders of Bethel Park and Peters Township, is another first-class program available to local residents: Janet Hays and Co. Dance Studio. and beauty innocence of dance is unparalleled. "Our mission is to develop young dancers physically, mentally, and artistically, in a friendly, nurturing, and professional environment," says Mellick. an art form that has so much to offer students, and it is our duty to ensure that it is happening in safe, technical, and age- From award-winning "Dance is Janet Hays and Co. has trained dancers for over a half a century with 42 of those years in the South Hills. In the 1990s, "Miss Janet" Hays turned over the business to one of her appropriate way." daughters, Upper St. Clair resident Cathy Hays Mellick, who has owned the business for 25 years. Since its inception, the dance studio has trained thousands of students dozens have become dance teachers and dancer's age and body type in mind, and professional performers and hundreds have the tights!" Mellick chuckled. All of this occurs the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. It really was a five days a week and compete regionally and Mellick continued to explain that song selections go through an initial screening nationally. "We've traveled from New York to process, costumes are selected with each Las Vegas and many cities in between, Our most recent trip was to Disney World which was open to all families at the dance studio, and we had the best time dancing through dancers always wear tights. "I'm a stickler on been selected for high school and college dance teams, cheerleading squads, and to ensure that the dancers are confident whenmagical experience!" musical troupes. Although many have utilized the technique they learned in the classroom to excel in extra-curricular activities, all dancers dads and grandparents, can enjoy the show at Janet Hays and Co. develop the qualities of self-confidence, time management, and discipline they take the stage and to make sure all audience members, from younger siblings to A final aspect that sets Janet Hays and Co. apart from the rest is the caring atmosphere which you can feel as you walk through the A second aspect Janet Hays and Co. prides bustling hallways. Mellick explained that at itself on is the variety of classes offered. For preschoolers, the studio has combination the end of the day, the focus is always on the student. "Our highly educated staff really classes that vary in length and subjectbased ontakes a team approach to make sure each child's needs are being met in the classroom. While studios dance classes with many oa dancer's age. "Although we teach technique to these dancers, we realize we're also teaching. them how to follow directions, wait their turn, and be proud of their accomplishments! And It's that personalized instruction that we are so proud of and keeps people coming back." In fact, each year the studio has students performance opportunity, what makes Janet Hays a our teachers are trained to lead a classroom and Co. unique in such a way". Janet Hays and Co. also graduating who have danced for 15 or 16 "We have past students bringing years offers non-competition classes for school-age students. Hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and is its mission. In their own children to the studio, and it is so a time when the world is rapidly gymnastics are among some of the options. rewarding to see them share that special changing, Janet Hays and Co.'s commitment Finally, Janet Hays and Co. has a nationally- bond." recognized competitive program, the Show Biz Kids dance company. They are an elite Janet Hays and Co. is proud to call the South Hills home. The studio's commitment to appropriate training, class variety, and the student-centered approach is what makes it one of a kind and a great place for your child's first step to a life of self-confidence, grace, and poise. to group of dancers who practice anywhere holding onto the from two to 71 McMurray Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 JanetHaysAndCo.com (412) 833-1121 JanetHaysAndCo@gmail.com Jaret Hays and Co, Dance Stadio The South Hills is known for its high- quality amenities. schools to top-performing athletics, the area is a wonderful and family-friendly place. At the heart of the South Hills, in Upper St. Clair and near the borders of Bethel Park and Peters Township, is another first-class program available to local residents: Janet Hays and Co. Dance Studio. and beauty innocence of dance is unparalleled. "Our mission is to develop young dancers physically, mentally, and artistically, in a friendly, nurturing, and professional environment," says Mellick. an art form that has so much to offer students, and it is our duty to ensure that it is happening in safe, technical, and age- From award-winning "Dance is Janet Hays and Co. has trained dancers for over a half a century with 42 of those years in the South Hills. In the 1990s, "Miss Janet" Hays turned over the business to one of her appropriate way." daughters, Upper St. Clair resident Cathy Hays Mellick, who has owned the business for 25 years. Since its inception, the dance studio has trained thousands of students dozens have become dance teachers and dancer's age and body type in mind, and professional performers and hundreds have the tights!" Mellick chuckled. All of this occurs the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. It really was a five days a week and compete regionally and Mellick continued to explain that song selections go through an initial screening nationally. "We've traveled from New York to process, costumes are selected with each Las Vegas and many cities in between, Our most recent trip was to Disney World which was open to all families at the dance studio, and we had the best time dancing through dancers always wear tights. "I'm a stickler on been selected for high school and college dance teams, cheerleading squads, and to ensure that the dancers are confident whenmagical experience!" musical troupes. Although many have utilized the technique they learned in the classroom to excel in extra-curricular activities, all dancers dads and grandparents, can enjoy the show at Janet Hays and Co. develop the qualities of self-confidence, time management, and discipline they take the stage and to make sure all audience members, from younger siblings to A final aspect that sets Janet Hays and Co. apart from the rest is the caring atmosphere which you can feel as you walk through the A second aspect Janet Hays and Co. prides bustling hallways. Mellick explained that at itself on is the variety of classes offered. For preschoolers, the studio has combination the end of the day, the focus is always on the student. "Our highly educated staff really classes that vary in length and subjectbased ontakes a team approach to make sure each child's needs are being met in the classroom. While studios dance classes with many oa dancer's age. "Although we teach technique to these dancers, we realize we're also teaching. them how to follow directions, wait their turn, and be proud of their accomplishments! And It's that personalized instruction that we are so proud of and keeps people coming back." In fact, each year the studio has students performance opportunity, what makes Janet Hays a our teachers are trained to lead a classroom and Co. unique in such a way". Janet Hays and Co. also graduating who have danced for 15 or 16 "We have past students bringing years offers non-competition classes for school-age students. Hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and is its mission. In their own children to the studio, and it is so a time when the world is rapidly gymnastics are among some of the options. rewarding to see them share that special changing, Janet Hays and Co.'s commitment Finally, Janet Hays and Co. has a nationally- bond." recognized competitive program, the Show Biz Kids dance company. They are an elite Janet Hays and Co. is proud to call the South Hills home. The studio's commitment to appropriate training, class variety, and the student-centered approach is what makes it one of a kind and a great place for your child's first step to a life of self-confidence, grace, and poise. to group of dancers who practice anywhere holding onto the from two to 71 McMurray Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 JanetHaysAndCo.com (412) 833-1121 JanetHaysAndCo@gmail.com Jaret Hays and Co, Dance Stadio