Deborah Messinger School of Dance

See our dancers in action! Teaching the love of dance to your child in a happy, healthy and safe environment. Proudly a non-competitive, non-examination, performance based studio.

We teach all styles of tap from the vaudeville routines with top hats & canes, through the new modern rhythm tap which is done to some pieces of modern rock-type music (the “edited” versions, of course). Tap teaches balance, speed & musicality.

This is considered a good form of “basic dance”. It's high energy. It teaches full body movement, stage presence, flexibility and control. This has nothing to with “jazz” style music. It’s a fun form of dance that’s very popular these days because it’s usually done to the songs that you listen to on the radio. Routines can be any style from Broadway shows, to oldies, to today’s most popular bands. Students of jazz are strongly encouraged to take a ballet class simultaneously.

Combining elements of both ballet & jazz, this class is designed for dancers looking to expand their dance knowledge by connecting their movements and emotions to music. A ballet class is required simultaneously.

If you like a good workout done in a funky hip-hop style of dancing to all the latest music (“edited”, of course), then this class is for you! Instructors study all the latest “MTV video moves” & attend many seminars to keep up on all the most current material! These classes are lots of fun!! The 5-7 yr olds are in a class called "Hippity Hop" with age-appropriate music as they jump, shake & pop!

Traditional Classical ballet is taught for 6 yr olds & up. Students will learn terminology of ballet in French, correct body alignment and develop a love for the most graceful living art. Ballet is the basis of most all dance forms and is a pre-requisite for anyone serious about the art of dance. At about 12 yrs old, students may advance to adding a pointe class by instructor invitation.

This class is for students who already have a forward roll and stand it up, ten second bridge, cartwheel and running cartwheel, as well as an unassisted or lightly assisted backbend. This class will work on: - Varieties of cartwheels - Backbends to standing up - Handstand bridges - Backbend kickovers

This class is for those with little or no prior experience in tumbling, and do not yet have a good cartwheel. This class will work on: - Forward and backward rolls - Cartwheels - Roundoffs - Bridges - Handstands - Backbends ​

A 45-minute structured hip hop class. Our class provides a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance movements in a fun-filled and vibrant class environment. The resulting outcome is an energetic class that not only teaches you Hip Hop movements and technique, but also instills rhythm and precision in your muscle memory.

This class continues the knowledge of ballet and tap, and introduces jazz. The jazz technique offers more complicated footwork while enjoying high energy pop songs.

This class enhances gross motor development while cultivating listening skills, musicality and creativity thru dance.

This class enhances gross motor development while cultivating listening skills, musicality and creativity thru dance.

This class enhances gross motor development while cultivating listening skills, musicality and creativity thru dance.

A perfect class for your little one to try out their first dance experience on their own. Classes include, marching, songs with motions, fun props like scarves, wands or tamborines and the ever popular "Freeze Dance". This encourages the development of motor skills, learning rhythms, & HAVING FUN!

Classes include, marching, songs with motions, fun props like scarves, wands or tamborines. This encourages the development of motor skills, learning rhythms, & HAVING FUN! An adult must participate with the child–no previous dance experience needed. A great preparatory class for any later music, voice, gymnastics or dance education for your child. This is a great class for parent-child bonding!