Franco Baleto
Franco Baleto has been a street dancer his entire life. Born in Dallas, Texas, Franco grew up break-dancing and competing in talent shows and battles. Following in the footsteps of Barry YoungBlood, Franco began dancing with GDDS seven years ago. He strives to encourage his students to open up and feel the music. The F in Franco stands for fun. He enters a room and never leaves a stranger. He credits his performance with the “American Idols Live” in Branson, Missouri as one of the most inspiring moments of his life. In addition to teaching hip hop and performing, Franco works as a volunteer for the Fort Smith Girls and Boys Club. He also travels with Hollywood Dance Jamz Competition and Convention.
Trainer Classes
Combination Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Level I: Suggested for dancers in kindergarten to third grade
Monday 4:00 to 5:30 TBJ (age 5 and up | 0 to 1 year experience) with Rebecca Bean
Hip Hop
Level I: Monday 5:30 – 6:15 (age 6 and up | open level)
Level I: Wednesday 4:45 – 5:30 (age 7 and up | 1 year or more experience)
Level II: Monday 4:15 – 5:00 (age 9 and up | 3 years or more experience)
Level II: Wednesday 5:30 – 6:15 (age 10 and up | 4 years or more experience)
Advanced: Monday 7:30 – 8:15 (age 14 and up | 9 years or more experience)
Boys Dance Too
Hip Hop: Monday 6:15 – 7:00 (age 6 and up | open level)
Tap: Monday 7:00 – 7:30 (age 6 and up | open level)
Adult Hip Hop
Wednesday 6:15 – 7:15 (age 18 and up | open level)