The primary purpose of the Institute for Dance, Inc. is to provide arts education to people within the 18 and younger age range through the study and/or exposure to the art of dance. Except for several adult classes offered, all classes are for people 20 months to 18 years. Through our public programs and performances, the Institute for Dance, Inc., also plays a large role in exposing and educating a large number of school children to the art of dance.

All of the instructors teaching at the Institute for Dance are seasoned professionals with experience in professional performances, teaching dance, and choreography. Professional level training is available to our teachers and advanced level students. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the skills taught in their assigned level before progressing to the next higher level of difficulty. Classes and programs are focused on education and the development of dancing skills. Rehearsals for public performances serve as a strong, reinforcing focal point for the development of each dancer's progress and are scheduled outside of regular class instruction time.

The Institute for Dance, Inc. is not affiliated with the local schools; however, our dance programs are designed to enhance school arts programs. Through dance instruction students receive a sense of dedication and focus that has a direct positive effect on the academic life of our students.

The Institute for Dance, Inc., is open to everyone regardless of race, sex, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin. The Institute for Dance, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Government as a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation.

For more About Us:

• Our Faculty

• Artistic Standards

• Board of Directors


• Institute for Dance Brochure (PDF file)

About Us