Dance Center of San Antonio - Dance Studio & Performing Arts Classes

Vivian she has been training at DCSA with Ms Isabella in our Musical Theatre dance focused curriculum and we know she will shine on stage! This will be another exciting adventure for her family and we can't wait to hear all about it.

Refer 5+ families in one semester and get a free hour long private class! This is a great opportunity to get personalized attention and improve your dance skills.

We are so proud to support male dancers in our community through our partnership with The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) with tuition-free training. First, we have an afternoon program for our older artists, ages 13 and up. Second, we have an evening program for artists ages 8-12. Audition required.

We are so proud to support male dancers in our community through our partnership with The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) with tuition-free training. First, we have an afternoon program for our older artists, ages 13 and up. Second, we have an evening program for artists ages 8-12. Audition required.

Social, nurturing, and great for exploring styles - our open/recreational classes are taught by our talented faculty. Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Combo classes, Mommy & Me, Hip-hop, Voice, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern & More!

Taught by the same staff as the day training program, pre-professional afternoon program provides rigorous, daily training for dancers and performers seeking a path to a professional career or collegiate experience with afternoon and evening classes. This is a rigorous and selective program with highly-structured classes and curriculum. Audition required. Age 6+.

It’s never too late to dance — beginner through advanced levels welcome, offering diverse styles and instruction for teenagers and adults.

Explore jazz, tap, contemporary, and more in this comprehensive program offering a variety of dance styles for all students.

Sing, dance, and act in our triple-threat training program, designed to develop versatile performers for the musical theatre stage.

Elite training for serious dancers pursuing a professional path, offering rigorous instruction and comprehensive development in classical ballet.

Build strong technique and discipline in a fun, inspiring environment through classical ballet training, suitable for developing dancers.

A playful introduction to movement, rhythm, and creativity designed for young children to explore the fundamentals of dance in a fun and engaging environment.

Recreational students are taught by the same high-quality teachers providing a solid arts foundation.

Pre-professional Day Training is a rigorous, training program attended by high-level artists pursuing a professional career or collegiate dance track.

Mat Pilates classes are accessible to all, requiring minimal equipment. They focus on floor exercises that enhance core strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Experience the full benefits of Pilates, including improved mental clarity, reduced stress, and better overall health.

Improve your strength, flexibility, and balance as you work through a series of exercises using the Pilates Reformer machine. Strengthen your core muscles, which are essential for overall stability and posture. Our instructors tailor each Reformer class to meet the individual needs and goals of participants, ensuring a personalized experience.

Tap is a wonderful way to get a cardio workout while having a great time. Whether you are just starting out or would like to dust off your shoes and get your jangles on, DCSA has a class for you. Tap is an energetic form of dance that focuses on rhythm and percussion. Classes will focus on coordination, clarity, rhythm, timing and phrasing in a fun and challenging way.

Jazz dance is one of the most popular forms of dance. This class will focus on strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. In a Jazz class the dancers also learn many modern dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. It is a great class to get a well rounded variety of all dance steps.

Join us for an exhilarating Latin Fusion Class that will ignite your passion for dance! This class combines the vibrant rhythms and movements of Latin dances, such as salsa, bachata, merengue, and samba, with elements of contemporary and jazz styles. Led by skilled instructor, Nathaniel, you'll explore the fusion of different dance genres, creating a dynamic and exciting choreography that showcases the best of Latin music and dance. With infectious beats and infectious energy, this class is suitable for dancers of all levels, from beginners to experienced dancers. Get ready to spice up your dance repertoire, improve your coordination, and immerse yourself in the joyous celebration of Latin culture. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or simply have a blast on the dance floor, our Latin Fusion Class is guaranteed to make you move, groove, and embrace the fiery spirit of Latin dance.

Contemporary dance combines ballet and modern techniques with musical and emotional expression with a strong focus on dynamics, contractions and release, off-center balances and suspension. This class will bring awareness to the feet, spine, and pelvis while focusing on articulating the body parts. Students will also work on the ability to learn and understand stylized movements and choreography. Previous dance experience is not required!

The Adult level ballet class offers training appropriate for beginner to advanced level students. Ballet training helps to improve flexibility, coordination, strength, and balance. In addition, because it is also an art-form, ballet dancers have the opportunity to do all this in an expressive form that is augmented by the use of musicality and creativity. This class will help students who are not familiar with ballet to learn the vocabulary and will give dancers with previous dance experience the opportunity to continue to learn!

This encompasses any Open Division class offerings available within a variety of disciplines, providing students in the Contemporary Dance Program with a broad range of cross-disciplinary training opportunities.

Strength and Flexibility is a crucial class within the Contemporary Dance Program, focusing on building the physical conditioning necessary for dancers to execute demanding movements safely and effectively.

Jazz Dance is a vibrant and engaging class offered as part of the Contemporary Dance Program, allowing students to develop skills in syncopation, isolations, and dynamic movement characteristic of jazz styles.

Hip-Hop Dance is a dynamic and energetic class included in the Contemporary Dance Program, offering students exposure to urban dance styles and enhancing their versatility as dancers.

Ballet Technique is a foundational class offered within the Contemporary Dance Program, providing essential training in classical ballet principles that complement and support contemporary dance studies for aspiring professionals.

Contemporary Composition and Improvisation, also known as Choreography Composition, is an integral part of the Contemporary Dance Program, where students learn to create and explore movement through improvisation and compositional exercises.

Contemporary Dance Technique is a fundamental class within the Contemporary Dance Program, focusing on developing the core skills and movement vocabulary specific to contemporary dance styles, preparing dancers for professional or collegiate careers.

Performers in the Pre-professional Musical Theatre program attend a set number of training per week including Musical Theatre class and rehearsal, Broadway Jazz, Tap, Ballet and more.

Performers in the Pre-professional Musical Theatre program attend a set number of training per week including Musical Theatre class and rehearsal, Broadway Jazz, Tap, Ballet and more.

Performers in the Pre-professional Musical Theatre program attend a set number of training per week including Musical Theatre class and rehearsal, Broadway Jazz, Tap, Ballet and more.

Performers in the Pre-professional Musical Theatre program attend a set number of training per week including Musical Theatre class and rehearsal, Broadway Jazz, Tap, Ballet and more.

The elegance and grace of ballet are essential components of musical theatre. Students will refine their technique, posture, and grace through ballet training.

The rhythmic beat of tap dance adds a unique flair to musical theatre. Our tap classes teach students the intricate footwork and precision that are hallmarks of this beloved dance style.

Get ready to groove and move with the infectious energy of Broadway. Students will explore the dynamic world of jazz dance, incorporating the stylized movements that define musical theatre choreography.

Unleash the power of your voice and master the art of vocal performance. Our voice classes help students develop their vocal range, projection, and expression, preparing them to sing their hearts out on the stage.

Our dancers stay on-site for world class training in classical ballet. The Day Training Program provides world-class ballet training. Our Russian Vaganova ballet training method helps to establish a strong foundation.

Our Day Training Program provides world-class ballet training. Our Russian Vaganova ballet training method helps to establish a strong foundation. It is designed to help the dancer safely grow in their development to become a strong refined artists.

Cross-training: Progressing Ballet Technique training is supplemented by a program of classes on par with the top training programs in the world. These supplementary classes are essential to developing a dancer for today’s professional field.

Acting Classes training is supplemented by a program of classes on par with the top training programs in the world. These supplementary classes are essential to developing a dancer for today’s professional field.

Contemporary Dance training is supplemented by a program of classes on par with the top training programs in the world. These supplementary classes are essential to developing a dancer for today’s professional field.

Training in Classical Ballet is supplemented by a program of classes on par with the top training programs in the world. These supplementary classes are essential to developing a dancer for today’s professional field.

At DCSA, we offer not only captivating dance classes but also invigorating Pilates sessions! Whether you're passionate about dancing, Pilates, or both, we have the perfect combination to elevate your well-being. Our adult dance classes are designed to let your spirit soar to the rhythm of your favorite dance style.

The Dance Center of San Antonio offers a variety of classes for all levels of adult students. Whether you are just starting out or have previous dance experience, we would love for you to join us! Dance is beneficial for adult students in many ways as it helps to improve core strength, flexibility, coordination as well as challenges you cognitively!

DCSA offers classes in almost every style of dance including Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Folklorico, Traditional Folk Dance and More! Classes in the Open Division are available to dancers 18 months+ and are suited for dancers of all abilities!

This program introduces students to a variety of concepts while developing their self-esteem, fitness, motor skills, coordination, elegance, artistic expression, creativity, confidence, and appreciation for the arts. We offer classes in a wide variety of disciplines allowing for a well-rounded experience.

The Dance Center of San Antonio offers pre-professional training that provides your child with the necessary preparation for a career in professional dance. DCSA's pre-professional training program is open to students ranging from ages 6 through 18 and consists of 2 divisions, the After School Program and Day Program.

It’s never too late to dance; beginner through advanced levels are welcome in these adult classes.

Explore various dance styles including jazz, tap, contemporary, and more in this diverse program.

Elite training for serious dancers pursuing a professional path in classical ballet.

Build strong technique and discipline in a fun, inspiring environment for young dancers.

A playful introduction to movement, rhythm, and creativity for young children.

Kate Thomas : Houston Ballet Academy, National Ballet of Canada, Bolshoi Connecticut 2017, and Bolshoi Academy 2018. Scholarships Received

Katrina Blose began studying dance at a young age in Northern Illinois, where she trained at Rockford Dance Company (Vaganova Technique), Metropolitan Ballet (Cecchetti Method), Northern Illinois University (French and American Classical Techniques), and Forest Hills (Competitive Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary). She then relocated to North Carolina to attend the University of North Carolina School of the Arts . Katrina later moved to New York where she danced with the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School and soon after began a freelance dance career that led her to Europe. Following her return to the United States, Katrina worked as a guest artist up and down the East Coast, soon finding a home at Columbia City Ballet . Katrina's quest for knowledge about other dance techniques took over led her to pursue further study at University of North Carolina at Greensboro and she graduated with her B.F.A. for Dance in December 2011. In addition to teaching for the Dance Project at City Arts and at Artistic Motion, Katrina continues to perform as a guest dancer and aerial artist. She also works as a private coach to help students compete, audition, and achieve their dreams, as she did herself

Amy Fote began dancing at the age of four in her hometown of Manitowoc, WI under the direction of Jean Wolfmeyer. She continued her studies on scholarship at the National Academy of Arts, Interlochen Arts Academy and at the Harid Conservatory in Boca Raton, FL , where she graduated with honors. Immediately following her senior year, Ms. Fote accepted a position in the Milwaukee Ballet trainee program and entered into the company the following season. She rose through the ranks to become a principal dancer and performed with the company for 14 years. During her tenure in Milwaukee, she was regularly invited to perform at the famed Chautauqua Institution , Chautauqua, NY where she was coached and encouraged by NYCB luminaries, Jean Pierre Bonnefoux, Patricia McBride and Violette Verdy. In 2004, she was invited to dance the title role in Stanton Welch's 'Madame Butterfly' for the Royal New Zealand Ballet 's two month tour. The following season she accepted Mr. Welch's invitation and joined Houston Ballet where she held a principal position and danced for eight seasons. Ms. Fote retired in 2013 after a twenty-two year career in dance and was graciously honored in Houston Ballet's Jubilee of Dance gala celebration. She was again invited to dance Hana in ’The Merry Widow’ with Houston Ballet the following season before accepting a Ballet Master position with Ballet San Antonio from 2014-2016. In 2003, she was featured in a PBS documentary entitled 'Dancing Anna Karenina', focusing on her portrayal of one of the great heroines of Russian literature. She was also featured on PBS, performing Alonzo King's 'Map', in a moving 9/11 performance. Ms. Fote's classical repertoire includes principal roles in 'Swan Lake', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Giselle', 'Don Quixote', 'Taming of the Shrew', 'Onegin', 'Manon, 'The Merry Widow', 'Cinderella', 'Carmen', 'Scheherazade', 'La Fille Mal Gardé', 'The Nutcracker' and 'Coppelia'. She has also performed works by Juri Kylian, William Forseythe, George Balanchine, August Bournonville, Choo San Gogh, Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, Sir Antohony Tudor, Sir Kenneth MacMillian, Twyla Tharp, Glen Tetley, Mark Morris, Christopher Bruce and Hans van Mannen, among others.

Carlos dos Santos, Jr. is a recognized dancer, choreographer and teacher. He has performed as a principal dancer with major Brazilian and U.S. dance companies, including the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble , Complexions , Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble (US); Grupo Salto, Bale Folclorico da Bahia, Bale Teatro Castro Alves, and DanceBrazil (Brazil), where he also served as a rehearsal director. Mr. Dos Santos' choreographic credits include works for Colorado Ballet, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center , American Dance Festival , Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Dance Brazil, as well as his own solo performances around the world. Mr. dos santos has been featured in numerous TV programs as an actor, dancer and model. His TV credits include appearances on PBS (US) and SBT TV (major Brazilian TV network), as well as coverage as a performer and choreographer in news programs around the world. His acting career included Medea Materialis for the New York Fringe Festival, Dream on Monkey Mountain with the Denter Center Theater Company, Chaplin with the Edison Souto Theatre Group, Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands with the Fernando Guerreiro Theatre Group, and Yalorixa, a popular Brazilian soap-opera. Mr. dos Santos has taught at dance festivals, schools and universities around the world, including the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble , The Ailey School, Steps on Broadway, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance School and International Summer Institute, Dance Brazil, Academy of Colorado Ballet, Youth America. Grand Prix Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition for Students, as well as master classes in the U.S., Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Chekh Republic, Argentina, and Brazil.

Mr. Makhateli received the highest qualification as a Ballet Master and Choreographer in 1987 from the Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg where he obtained a Master’s Degree as Teacher/Repetiteur of Choreography. His areas of expertise include the full Vaganova syllabus, the entire Petipa repertory, and the eight-year syllabus of classical ballet (including character, pas de deux, music, history of theatre and art). Mr. Makhateli was a principal dancer with the National Opera and Ballet Theater of Tbilisi, Georgia, where he danced leading roles in Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Les Sylphides, Swan Lake, La Bayadere, Don Quixote, Coppelia, Flames of Paris, and Raymonda among others. Mr. Makhateli also has extensive experience as teacher and choreographer. He was head of the dance department at the Institute of Fine Arts in Tbilisi, Georgia. For three years he was the Master Teacher and Choreographer of the National Ballet School, Madras Africa, in Senegal. He was also the Master Ballet Teacher of the National Ballet School in Nicaragua. He was the Artistic Director of “Makhateli Ballet” which received the “Most Outstanding Ballet School in Colorado for 2005” by Youth America Grand Prix. Mr. Makhateli was awarded “Outstanding Teacher” in Colorado for 2006 at the Youth America Grand Prix. He also taught at the Ascot Ballet Academy in Colorado where several of his students received first place in the semifinals of Youth America Grand Prix and went on to the final competition in New York City. Most recently, he taught at the Kirov Ballet Academy in Washington, DC and at Michigan Ballet Academy in Grand Rapids Michigan. Nikoloz is now a freelance Choreographer and Master Teacher.

Mr. Mosalenko is a former dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and has more than 20 years of teaching experience in classical ballet, technique, pointe technique, men’s ballet technique, variations, pas de deux, contemporary dance, character dance, and choreography. He is committed to delivering excellence in dance training and education through the Russian Vaganova Method while also adapting to each student’s individual needs and abilities. He has a proven record in advising and guiding students through career options and choices, and has mentored students who have continued their dance training at colleges, universities, and professional companies. Mr. Moskalenko currently serves as the Director of Day Program and as Master Teacher and Coach Indiana Ballet Conservatory. Mr. Moskalenko also holds the distinct honor of being the New York Director of Rehearsals, Master Teacher, Judge, and Tour Director for the world’s largest ballet scholarship competition – the Youth America Grand Prix.

Mr. Tchoupakov was born and raised in Moscow Russia and graduated from the acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet Academy . Mikhail danced as a soloist and principal dancer with many renowned companies including the Bolshoi Ballet Theatre for 9 years, Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Vienna State Opera Ballet, Los Angeles Classical Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and State Street Ballet. In addition to an extensive career as a performing artist, Mr. Tchoupakov also has almost 30 years of experience teaching Classical Ballet. He has taught for schools such as the Bolshoi Ballet Academy , the Royal Ballet School , and Salt Lake City Ballet, was a principal teacher for Elmhurst School for Dance , and also served as Ballet Master and Repetiteur for the Colorado Ballet and State Street Ballet. Mr. Tchoupakov is a resident Master Teacher with Youth America Grand Prix and is currently on faculty with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts . Mr. Tchoupakov holds an M.F.A in Dance Pedagogy and Choreography from Moscow State Academy, a B.S. in Political Science from Moscow State University of Marxism, and a B.A. in Dance Performance with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy.

Ms. Sabas received her MFA from Tisch School of Arts at New York University, as well as numerous grants and awards for her choreographic efforts. She is currently a Fulbright Specialist Scholar. Ms. Sabas has taught internationally and domestically at the collegiate and the pre-professional level as a ballet mistress and a lecturer. Her training includes certifications in yoga and pilates. Ms. Sabas received her dance training at Royal Academy of Dance in Phillippines. She was a Principal Dancer with Ballet Philippines and her repertoire includes Kitri in Don Quixote, Lise in La Fille Mal Gardee, Carmen in Carmen, Gamsatti in La Bayadere, and many more principal roles.

Sally Rojas Herrera is a respected ballet educator and currently instructs the upper level school with the Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy . She also teaches at West University Dance Centre in Houston, TX. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Sally moved to Miami, Florida when she was ten and trained with Thomas Annour, Robert Pike, and Judith Reese Newman at the Miami Conservatory. She went on to study at the School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theatre , becoming a member of American Ballet Theatre II at the age of sixteen. Ms. Rojas later joined the Houston Ballet Company and, as a soloist, danced the principal roles in Ben Stevenson’s The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Snow Maiden, Peer Gynt, Cleopatra, and Dracula; Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, Song of the Earth, Gloria, and Elite Syncopations; and Ronald Hynd’s The Merry Widow. Ms. Rojas also danced leading roles in Stanton Welch’s Indigo, Garden of Mirth, and Bruiser; Ben Stevenson’s Miraculous Mandarin, Four Last Songs, Dusk, and Bartok Concerto; George Balanchine’s Serenade, Agon, La Valse, and Four Temperaments; William Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated; Nacho Duato’s Without Words; Jiri Kylian’s Sinfonietta; Trey McIntire’s Second Before the Ground and Peter Pan; Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances, Rooster, Sargeant Early’s Dream, Land, and Cruel Garden; and John Selya’s Ingredients. Since her retirement in 2004, Ms. Rojas has taught master classes for the Regional Dance America Southwest Festival, Southern Methodist University, and the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Sally Rojas has also served as an adjudicator for the Children’s Foundation for the Arts and Sam Houston State University. Ms. Rojas was involved in a three-year project that included traveling to Guatemala to hold workshops for teachers and master classes for dancers.

Being engaged in classical ballet, either as a performer, or as an instructor, has always been my dream, ever since I was a child. I have never desired to be anything else. I devoted all my life to dance and consider dance as the most beautiful form of art and self- expression. I come from a family of artists, opera singers and concert pianists. At the age of five, I started attending a ballet school for children that was run by Omsk (Russia) State Music Theatre. At the age of nine, I was among twelve students of the Novosibirsk (Russia) State Choreographic College who were selected out of 300 candidates to study there. During my ballet school years I performed in "Nutcracker","Swan Lake","Giselle","Don Quixote," as well in many other performances on the stage of Omsk State Music Theatre and Novosibirsk State Opera of Opera and Ballet. I moved to the USA in 2001 to further my passion, and soon was offered a position at the New Mexico Ballet Company after my performance in "Nutcracker", but at that time I couldn't take any job, because I was a student at San Juan College (Farmington, NM) and was still learning English. In 2004 I was offered a ballet instructing position in CO and soon moved to Denver to teach. Through out 2004-2013, I dedicated my time between Dance Boulevard and Belliston Ballet Academy. I was passionate about teaching dance conventions and focused a lot of my time and energy there. In late 2013 I was offered an opportunity to grow in my dance career that I couldn't turn down, at Dance Etc, where I moved to Boulder City, NV. During all the years of teaching experience I prepared many dancers who took dance up to the professional level. I keep in touch with many of my former students who express their gratitude and acknowledge the positive impact I made in their lives. Along with love of ballet and proper ballet technique, they learned discipline and excellent work ethic, the skills that help them to succeed in their professional life.

Joseph Gatti is United Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director; he was formerly a Principal Dancer with the Cincinnati Ballet and Corella Ballet, and First Soloist with Boston Ballet. He was born in Warwick, New York and raised in Orlando, Florida, where he began dancing at the Orlando Ballet School and continued his training with Vadim Fedotov and Irina Depler. Joseph danced at Orlando Ballet as an apprentice from 2001-2003, under the direction of Fernando Bujones. In 2003, he was coached by Orlando Molina for the Youth American Grand Prix Ballet Competition in New York, where he was awarded the gold medal and a scholarship to the Royal Ballet School in London. Upon graduating with honors, he received the Dame Ruth Railton Award for Excellence in Dance in 2004. After attending the American Ballet Theater Summer Intensive in 2003, he joined the American Ballet Theater Studio Company for the 2004-2005 season. In 2005, he became the first American male dancer to win the prestigious gold medal at the New York International Ballet Competition. Joseph was nominated as Best Male Dancer for the 2006 Benois de la Danse in Moscow, Russia. That same year, he became a bronze medalist at the USA International Ballet Competition and a silver medalist at the Seoul International Ballet Competition in Korea. He was also chosen to be featured in a video entitled “The Male Ballet Dancer” presented by master teacher Finis Jhung. In 2007, Joseph was coached by Magaly Suarez for the first World Ballet Competition in Orlando, Florida, where he received the gold medal. Mr. Gatti also received the bronze medal at the 2010 Istanbul International Ballet Competition. In 2013, Joseph received the Mr. Virtuosity Award at the Dance Open Ballet Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 2014, he also received the “Best Pas De Deux” award at the Dance Open Festival in St. Petersburg.

Dylan Smith is a Los Angeles based dancer, choreographer, teaching and visual artist and recipient of Broadway World San Francisco’s Best Choreography award. He recently was Assistant Choreographer for “Fairly Odd Parents” on Nickelodeon which can found streaming on Paramount+. Performing credits Include: Japan and North American Tours of 42nd Street, Bobby in A Chorus Line with Transcendence Theatre Company, Associate Choreographer and Performer "Christmas in the Air" with MGM Entertainment, Principal Dancer on Holland America Cruise Line, and JUBILEE! a t Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas just to name a few. Dylan is an accomplished teaching artist and choreographer that instructs all over the world at various colleges, universities and studios teaching master classes and setting original works including Broadway Dance Center , Alvin Ailey School of Dance , Rutgers University , Sonoma State University and Santa Rosa Junior College . Behind the table, Mr. Smith has worked with the Emmy Award winning RWS Entertainment Group as an audition choreographer/coordinator and assistant to the casting director. Dylan trains college bound performers on their dance technique, audition material and has successfully landed many of these said hopefuls into the colleges of their choice. As a passionate visual artist, Mr. Smith has had several successful solo exhibitions across California and has created two large scale pieces of public art for the city of Palm Springs. His line of original artwork on clothing, Hair Pop Out Mania , just launched and has been met with great interest and success. Dylan holds a Bachelors of Arts in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City.

Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer and renowned dance educator offering a diverse background in ballet and concert-based contemporary dance to share with students and professionals across the New York dance scene. He is Artistic Director of Movement Headquarters Ballet Company, writes for Dance Media publications, and hosts the Pas de Chát: Talking Dance podcast on the Premier Dance Network. His choreography has been performed from New York City to Los Angeles, and additional career credits include judging/teaching for Youth America Grand Prix, dancing with Pacific Northwest Ballet and Houston Ballet, and recognition from Dance Magazine as "an innovator using unique media to connect with audiences.

Maria Konrad graduated from the Dreyfoos High School of the Arts in West Palm Beach and then earned her BFA in Performing Arts at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a teacher in Philadelphia, Mrs. Konrad created the early-dance-education curriculum for the school of the Koresh Dance Company , which has been featured in Dance Magazine. Ms. Konrad’s choreography has been presented nationally in such venues such as the Spoleto Festival in South Carolina, The School of Colorado Ballet, The Harid Conservatory, Florida Dance Festival, Miami Dade Cultural Center, Florida Atlantic University, The Kravis Center, Next Generation Ballet and has collaborated with artistic organizations such as Palm Beach Symphony and Palm Beach Pops. Her work has been picked up by choreographic workshops in NYC such as The STEPS Beyond Foundation at STEPS on Broadway and Uptown Rising Series at The Bridge . Her piece “Portraits” was chosen to perform in the 2018 Come Together Festival hosted by Koresh Dance Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been recognized by organizations such as Young Arts and Youth America Grand Prix for “Outstanding Choreography” (2015, 2017) and YAGP Oustanding Choreographer at 2022 Finals. She is currently resident choreographer with The Next Generation Ballet (Dir. Philip Neal) and the director of the contemporary program at Florida School for Dance Education.

Rolando Sarabia Oquendo is a Cuban -born American ballet dancer . He was an acclaimed Principal Dancer for The Washington Ballet under artistic director Julie Kent and former artistic director Septime Webre. He has danced with many companies including the Cuban National Ballet , the Houston Ballet , Miami City Ballet , and American Ballet Theatre as a guest artist in 2011. Erika Kinetz of The New York Times called him the "Cuban Nijinsky " and compared him to the young Mikhail Baryshnikov . In 2021 he was named the artistic director of Roanoke Ballet Theatre . His awards & recognitions are: Gold Medal and Prize for Young Revelation (1994 - Competition at Mercosur in Brazil ), Grand Prix 1995 International Encounter of Ballet Academies (1995 - Havana, Cuba), Grand Prix 1998 International Encounter of Ballet Academies (1998 - Havana, Cuba), Gold Medal 1998 International Ballet Competition (1998 - Nagoya, Japan), Junior Division, Gold Medal USA International Ballet Competition (1998 - Jackson, Mississippi), Grand Prix 1998, Varna International Ballet Competition (1998 - Varna, Bulgaria), Grand Prix 1998, Concours International de Danse de Paris (1998 - Paris, France) & Prix Benois de la Danse (2011 - Moscow, Russia).

Ms. Hart is an Award Winning choreographer and dance educator. Ms. Hart trained at Minnesota Dance Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Her performing career includes Minnesota Dance Theater, Ballet of the Dolls, and L.A Chamber Ballet, as well as independent choreographers. She choreographs for Ballet Austin's apprentices and Fellowship recipients, teaches full-time in the academy and apprentice program, and serves as Curriculum Supervisor of the school where she sets syllabus and leads training for academy teachers.

Yelena Borisova was born in Russia. She received her ballet training at the Moscow Ballet Academy , the prestigious school of the Bolshoi Ballet Theatre. She graduated in 1987, and in 1988 entered the Moscow State Choreographic Institute and received a Masters degree in teaching Dance and majored in Ballet , Character, Folk dancing , Variations, French Terminology, and Pilates . Her teacher was the renowned Sofia Golovkina, who also taught Bolshoi Prima-Ballerina Natalie Bessmertnova and Marina Leonova, Galina Stepaneneko, Nadegda Gracheva the present director of the Moscow Ballet Academy. While majoring in teaching and choreography Ms. Borisova studied ballet, character dance, duet and historical dance; she graduated in 1992. Following her training, she was a First soloist dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet Theatre in Russia. With the Bolshoi she received critical acclaim for her roles in Le Bayadere, Le Corsaire, Swan Lake, DonQuixote, Coppelia, Paquita, Raymonda, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, Spartacus, Romeo and Juliet, and Paquita.While preparing for these roles, she had opportunity to work with some of the greatest teachers in Russia including: Rima Karelskaya, Natalia Bessmertnova, Raisa Struchkova, and Irina Kolpakova. Choreographers: Grigorovich, Vasiliev, Petit, Caniparoli, Lavrovsky, and Balanchine. Ms. Borisova immigrated to the United States in 1996, and she became a principal dancer with Indianapolis Ballet Theatre in Indiana. She moved to Arlington, TX in 2001, and she assumed the position of Director of the Ballet Academy in the summer of 2002. Ms. Borisova also staged productions of the Metropolitan Ballet Academy including Don Quixote, Paquita, Swan Lake, Raymonda, Swan Lake, Coppelia. She has also assisted in staging many productions of Metropolitan Classical Ballet : Carmen, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and Creation of the World. Ms. Borisova received the Award - Outstanding Teacher YAGP in 2007. Ms. Borisova currently works as The Head and Senior Lecturer of the Choreography Department of the City of Moscow in the “College of Musical and Theater Art” named after G.P. Vishnevskaya .

Natalia Bashkatova was born in Russia and trained at the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow and Bolshoi Ballet University. She became a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Theater Grigorovich Ballet from 1989-1994 and in 1994 she became a guest principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. Her repertoire included many title roles in the great classics including "Aurora" in Sleeping Beauty, "Kitri" in Don Quixote, "Swanhilda" in Coppelia, and "Odette/Odile" in Swan Lake among many others. Natalia received the award for "Best Ballerina of the Festival" at the 1992 Spoleto International Arts Festival held in Spoleto, Italy and has toured worldwide to countries including Greece, Egypt, China, France, Belgium, and Japan among many others. After moving to the United States, Natalia joined the Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas as the lead dancer in Mystere. In 1998, she moved to Orlando to show in Cirque du Soleil's "La Nouba" where she currently still performs. Ms. Bashkatova has been featured in numerous television commercials, interviews, and videos with Cirque du Soleil and continues to work in the entertainment industry. Natalia is also the founder of ARTASTAR , a management and production company based out of Florida.

Brady Farrar is a rising talent with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company, recognized for his technical precision, artistic depth, and compelling stage presence. A Miami native, Brady began his training at Stars Dance Studio and quickly gained national acclaim through competitions and performances. Now part of ABT’s prestigious Studio Company, he continues to grow under the guidance of world-class mentors, performing works by renowned choreographers and sharing his passion for ballet with the next generation. As a guest teacher, Brady brings a fresh, dynamic approach rooted in both classical technique and contemporary innovation.

Orlando Julius Canova began his ballet training with Lawrence and Sarma Rosenberg at the Anaheim Ballet School. At age 16 he moved to New York City to train at the School of American Ballet. There, he received a full tuition merit scholarship and was sponsored by Debbie Allen. Orlando furthered his ballet training with Miami City Ballet School. In 2001, Orlando became an Arpino Apprentice with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and in 2003 he joined as a full company member. While at Joffrey, Orlando played the part of apprentice in Robert Altman's movie, The Company. Orlando joined Ballet Austin in 2005. He has worked with such choreographers as Stephen Mills, Twyla Tharp, KT Nelson, Dominic Walsh, Nicolo Fonte, Sonya Delwaide, Toni Bravo, Michelle Thompson, Reginald Harris, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Orlando retired from Ballet Austin in 2020.

Winter Ballet Intensive 2025

Teen & Adult

Contemporary Dance

Commercial Dance

Musical Theatre

Pre-Professional Training - Classical ballet

Partnering class designed to teach dancers the skills and techniques for safely and effectively dancing with a partner, enhancing connection and coordination.

Partnering.

Classical ballet technique and pointe class focused on developing fundamental skills and refining posture, alignment, and strength for aspiring dancers.

Classical ballet technique and pointe.

A class dedicated to learning and performing classical ballet variations, focusing on technique, artistry, and stage presence for advanced dancers.

Variations.

Contemporary dance class exploring modern movement vocabulary, improvisation, and expressive qualities, encouraging dancers to push their creative boundaries.

Contemporary.

A comprehensive conditioning and flexibility session aimed at improving dancers' physical strength, stamina, and range of motion to prevent injuries and enhance performance.

Conditioning and Flexibility.

Join us for a fun filled week as we kick-off our spring semester! We have classes available for all ages and all styles of dance to meet your interests and needs! Check out what we have to offer! Click Spring registration! to view our classes!

Our flagship training program provides rigorous, day time training for our most serious dancers and performers seeking a path to a professional career or collegiate experience. Offering daytime training with our award-winning staff, this is a rigorous and selective program with highly-structured classes and curriculum. Audition required. Age 6+.

Pre-professional After-school Program provides the same high-quality training in a nurturing and supportive environment.

offers: flexible and professional home studio environment that allows dancers to work and train within the commercial dance industry quality, foundational training in the Vaganova method curriculum to set a strong foundation of ballet technique strategic convention and competition opportunities targeted to dancer's goals community and school performance opportunities multiple Master class opportunities with international guest artists at DCSA studios access to commercial dance classes including: ballroom, Musical Theatre (acting, vocals, dance), acro, modern

For dancers and performers, combined with the Day Training Program, this is a holistic, team-oriented approach to support talented and focused students with professional aspirations as they train to reach their fullest potential - collegiate or professional dance, stage and entertainment careers.

A comprehensive triple-threat training program for students interested in singing, dancing, and acting.

8-Week Dance Season – Limited Time, Maximum Impact! Session starts Mar 17, rolling admission. Don’t miss your chance to try our school! Move, groove, and shine with our exclusive 8-week dance season. This is the perfect way to dive into dance, refine your skills, and make the most of the spring semester. All levels welcome – from beginners to experienced dancers! Exciting classes in a variety of styles! Short & sweet – just 8 weeks to elevate your technique and confidence! Spots are limited and will go fast—register now to step into something exciting! Click the Register button below and scroll to 2025 Short Spring Season to see all available classes.

DCSA is thrilled to welcome back Barry Kerollis for DCSA's Contemporary Intensive.

Join us at DCSA for our Thanksgiving Intensive, featuring award winning DCSA faculty including Vanessa Bessler. Our Thanksgiving 3 day Intensive will include training in Ballet Technique, Pointe, Classical Variations, Contemporary, Flexibility and Conditioning.

Texas Vaganova Winter Intensive 2024 - Registration is OPEN 3 or 5 day ballet intensive in the heart of Texas! Elevate your ballet technique and enhance your training with Dance Center of San Antonio's Winter Intensive. DCSA is a Top 5% Ballet school in the US, has trained Vaganova method instructors, and is a proud Nikolay Partner School. Designed for the serious ballet student, this 3 or 5 day program offers an opportunity to refine technique and build on your current skills. Housing and transportation options available. 5 Day - December 26 - December 30, 2024 | 10 am - 4 pm // Cost: $550 per session 3 Day - December 27 - December 29, 2024 | 10 am - 4 pm // Cost: $330 per session

Take your training to the next level at our Commercial Jazz & Contemporary Intensive - a perfect complement to your current training and stay in shape for competition season! Contemporary and Jazz students will sharpen their skills in Ballet Technique, Contemporary, Jazz, Improv, Stretching & Conditioning – designed to enhance your versatility and performance. Our programs provide you with the chance to enhance your skills and discover new facets of your dance abilities. Dress Code: Monday-Thursday: Black leotard Friday: Dancer's choice

Drill Team Audition Prep - 1-day workshop & short-term session classes @ DCSA If you're getting ready for high school or middle school drill team tryouts, DCSA has the training to prepare you to STAND OUT! Work on technique, choreography, power, precision and get audition season ready with the amazing dance staff at DCSA: Ms Neenah, Ms Isabella, Ms Supranee, Ms Lucy, Ms Sasha and Mr Nurlan! Flexible prep options - 1-day workshop, weekly classes or BOTH! FREE Registration fee! TWO OPTIONS to take you to the NEXT LEVEL Dancers can choose 1 or 2 months short term session classes: Ballet technique (all levels available) Commercial Jazz Broadway Jazz Contemporary (all levels) Turns & Leaps Acro (all levels available) Audition preparation, Photos & Recordings All ages. Contact us to choose the best classes for your goals! View all classes here. 1-day Audition Prep Workshop March 29, 2025 12-2 pm Ages 8+ (Dancers will be divided by age and skills) Cost: $35 What to expect: A full day of Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Lyrical, Acro, Tap classes, Choreography training, and Mock auditions with feedback. Ballet optional.

Join us for a FREE fun filled, energetic Hip Hop workshop by of our new instructors Neenah Cruz. Neenah has worked and trained with numerous choreographers throughout the East Coast winning multiple awards and titles nationwide. WHEN:This Saturday, November 23, 2024 TIME:1:30-2:30 ages 6-11 ALL levels welcome 2:30-3:30 ages 11+ INT/ADV WHERE: Dance Center of San Antonio126 W Rector, Suite 120San Antonio, TX 78216 REGISTER: Under “intensives & workshops” section. Hope to see you there! More about Neenah: Neenah was selected to be a part of two U.S.A. dance teams. The national team offered her opportunity to perform at places including Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Fox News, for WNBA, and NBA teams. The international World U.S. Dance Team led her to perform at the “World Dance Show” in Riesa, Germany competing against 30 other countries. It was there that Neenah became the silver medalist for her solo as well as a silver medalist in the adult duet category for her tap duet. In the last 15 years she has received multiple choreography and entertainment awards. Her choreography went undefeated at the Regional and National level for three years in a row, making her dancers undefeated National Title Champions. Neenah’s 16 years of teaching has led her to San Antonio, where her vision is to utilize her skillset, knowledge, & passion to make a positive impact in the community.

Dance Moms alum and YAGP Grand Prix winner, Brady Farrar, will lead a contemporary workshop at the Dance Center of San Antonio.

If you're getting ready for high school or middle school drill team tryouts, DCSA has the training to prepare you to STAND OUT! Work on technique, choreography, power, precision and get audition season ready with the amazing dance staff at DCSA. 1-day Audition Prep Workshop March 29, 2025 12-2 pm Ages 8+ (Dancers will be divided by age and skills) Cost: $35 What to expect: A full day of Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Lyrical, Acro, Tap classes, Choreography training, and Mock auditions with feedback. Ballet optional.

DCSA is thrilled to welcome back Barry Kerollis for DCSA's Contemporary Intensive June 3-8. This intensive program offers a unique opportunity for dancers to train with a renowned instructor, focusing on contemporary dance techniques and artistic expression.

This five-day intensive is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring dancers to refine their skills and prepare for the upcoming audition season. Whether you're passionate about classical ballet, eager to perfect your pointe technique, or looking to explore contemporary dance, this intensive has something for everyone. Our Winter Ballet Intensive promises a week of immersive learning and artistic growth. With a curriculum that includes classical ballet lessons, pointe technique, classical variations, contemporary dance, strengthening, and stretching, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and discover new facets of your dance abilities.

This winter train with DCSA's award-wining Vaganova certified faculty including award-winning DCSA Artistic Director Vanessa Bessler and top-tier guest instructors. DCSA is a Top 5% Ballet school in the US, has trained Vaganova method instructors, and is a proud Nikolay Partner School. Designed for the serious ballet student, this 5 day program offers an opportunity to refine technique and build on your current skills.

This five-day intensive is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring dancers to refine their skills and prepare for the upcoming audition season. Whether you're passionate about classical ballet, eager to perfect your pointe technique, or looking to explore contemporary dance, this intensive has something for everyone. Our Winter Ballet Intensive promises a week of immersive learning and artistic growth.

Unleash the magic of Broadway this Spring Break at DCSA's Musical Theatre Intensive: Musical Magic! AGES 8+ (ALL LEVELS WELCOME) – JOIN US FOR A WEEK-LONG ADVENTURE EXPLORING THE ENCHANTMENT OF WICKED, CINDERELLA, AND ALADDIN! Dive into Voice, Acting, Broadway Jazz, Tap, and Ballet as you level up your skills and become an all-around performer! Whether you're a seasoned star or new to the stage, there's something for everyone! Early Bird Registration Ends March 1st – Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic! MONDAY - FRIDAY 10AM-3PM

Our Spring Break Intensives promises a week of immersive learning and artistic growth featuring Vaganova certified, Award-winning Faculty in the heart of Texas. Ballet students work through a curriculum that includes classical ballet technique, pointe technique, repertoire, contemporary dance, floor barre, and stretching. Early Bird Registration ends March 1st – spots are limited, so register today! Dress Code: Monday-Thursday: Black leotard Friday: Dancer's choice Sample Vaganova Intensive Schedule: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ~ Classical Ballet technique and pointe 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ~ Variations 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ~ Lunch 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ~ Contemporary 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ~ Conditioning and Flexibility

Our Nutcracker Audition Prep Camp will prepare you or your performer for any upcoming auditions for local productions of The Nutcracker! You or your performer will learn variations from the original The Nutcracker , which will help build confidence and lay a foundation for success in your auditions while having fun! For ages 3-19. Register now below!

This winter train with DCSA's award-wining Vaganova certified faculty including award-winning DCSA Artistic Director Vanessa Bessler and top-tier guest instructors. DCSA is a Top 5% Ballet school in the US, has trained Vaganova method instructors, and is a proud Nikolay Partner School. Designed for the serious ballet student, this 5 day program offers an opportunity to refine technique and build on your current skills. Housing and transportation options available. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to us at (210) 462-7660.