Why Choose Dana's Studio Of Dance

Voted Best Dance Studio in the Area for 10+ years

Full time support staff

Over 27 years of experience

Recreational and advanced classes

Flexible schedules at all our locations

3 convenient locations

Some Facts About Us

Dance should be FUN!

Dana’s Studio of Dance offers recreational classes in all types of dance and for all levels of dancers.  Voted “The Best Dance Studio In Southlake” by the Southlake Journal, we take pride knowing that each class is taught by working professionals in which the goal is to watch your child’s imagination grow while learning correct dance technique at Dana’s.  Our recreational classes are designed to provide the education fundamentals for a dancer who is serious about learning, but does not want the added stress of competitive dance.

Bring on the BOYS!

We are proud to announce that Dana’s Studio of Dance offers more classes for boys than any other studio in the area.  We teach them different styles of dance including hip hop, popping, breakdancing and other traditional forms of dance.  A few places you might have seen our boys perform include the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Desperados and Dallas Diamonds half-time shows.  Some of our boys have even gone on to perform and or choreograph for and with Jessica Simpson, Barney and Friends, Radio Disney, Orlando Ballet Company and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.  DSOD strongly believes that dancing is not just for girls.

Taking it to another level

For those students who want to take their love for dance to another level, we offer a competitive dance program for ages 5-18 and with multiple levels to give your dancer every opportunity to progress in their learning technique and style.  These classes and rehearsals are taught and managed by season dance pros.   For those students who want to take their love for dance to another level, we offer a competitive dance program for ages 5-18 and with multiple levels to give your dancer every opportunity to progress in their learning technique and style.

We know the DRILL

Dana’s Studio of Dance is EXCITED and PROUD to provide, under the direction of Jessika Palmer (former Texas State Strutter and Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader), area dancers ages 5-18 years the opportunity to compete, perform and prepare for their local school’s drill team.  Jessika is devoted to helping your current or future drill team member progress in their knowledge and performance abilities and help them excel in their dance and drill technique!

Leadership through dance

Dana’s Studio of Dance provides leadership skills through the art of dance. These skills include DISCIPLINE, SELF-ESTEEM, TEAMWORK and CREATIVITY.  In each of our dance classes, your student will be taught by instructors who are passionate about dance, but understand everyone’s skills and interests are different.  Our instructors help your dancer understand that dance is the gateway to so many other important life skills.

Meet Our Instructors & Support Team

Support Team

Brynne Shipman
  • Assistant Choreographer to Napoleon D’Umo TLC’s “Rock the Reception”
  • Toured the country teaching dance and fitness to military families with Orizon
  • Co-Producer, Co-Director, Emcee, Choreographer and Performer of Dallas Dance Shows including “Kids 4 Kids, United We Dance”, “The Move to Groove Ball” and “Down in Deep Ellum”
Catherine Rodges
  • Danced with the Paula Bishop School of Dance
  • Professional Background in Child Development
  • 3 of her 4 children are now dancers
Cindy Licalsi
  • Graduate of University of Texas at Arlington
  • Former Flight Attendant
  • Holds a degree in Communications
Courtney Christianson
  • Former Coppell HS Lariette
  • Graduate of Baylor University
  • Pre-school Teacher at Stringfellow School
Dana Bailey
  • Oliver Stone’s “Born On The Fourth Of July” with Tom Cruise and Kyra Sedgwick
  • Commercials for Pepsi, 7-11, Sonic, Long John Silvers, Radio Shack and Boy Scouts of America
  • Degree in Radio, Television and Film at Texas Christian University (CUM LAUDE)
DeAnne Gall
  • Professional Background in Cost Management
  • Professional Background in Customer Relations
  • Her daughter is DSOD Teacher, Heather Wallace
Debbie Hunt
  • 25yrs of Dance Mom Experience
  • Graduated from University of Texas Arlington
  • Worked in the Insurance and Healthcare industries for 40 years
Dee Dee Sifuentes
  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor for LA Fitness
  • Former Flight Attendant for Delta Air Lines
  • Holds a BBA in Marketing from Texas Christian University
Francie Cooper
  • Holds a degree in Accounting from New Mexico State University
  • Former Internal Bank Auditor
  • Has worked for Dana since 1993
Mary Robertson
  • Her two daughters are DSOD alumni
  • Began working at DSOD in 1993
  • Husband is an Engineer at Bell Helicopter
Michelle Cedillo
  • Worked in the Design Industry for 15 years
  • Kitchen Cabinet, Tile and Stone Designer
  • She has 5 children
Michelle Hall
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and secondary Art certification from UTA
  • Former art department head and teacher for Plano ISD
  • Dance Mom at DSOD since 2006
Pierce Bailey
  • Appeared in Several Episodes of “Barney” and ABC’s “American Crime”
  • Appeared in Commercials Hasbro’s Bey Blades, Texas Lottery, Region 10 and Market Street Grocery
  • Recently Appeared on MARVEL’s “The Gifted” on FOX
Scott Bailey
  • Current Principal and Headmaster for DFW Performing Arts Center
  • Worked for the Carroll Independent School District for 15 years as a district administrator/engineer
  • Technology, Marketing and Graphic Art Guru for DFW PAC and all three DSOD locations
Tina Menchaca

•   Has worked with artists such as Nicole Scherzinger, Beyonce, Nelly Furtado and Enrique Iglesias

•   Appearances include “LA Live Morning Show”, AT&T promotional tour, Bloomingdales, MTV’s “Dancelife” and “Mobbed”

•   Holds a degree in Public Relations from the University of Texas at Arlington

Southlake

Ande Godwin
  • Assistant for Intrigue Dance Intensive 2019-2020, 2016-2017
  • Outstanding Choreography Award-Duo, Talent On Parade
  • Dance Spirit Magazine Future Star 2019, 2012
  • “Best Dancer” or “Assistant” winner at a city for Streetz, Hollywood Connection, NV Dance, ADE
Ashley Herman
  • Hold’s a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of North Texas
  • Was on the cheer team at UNT for four years and placed 5that the NCAA National Cheerleading Competition
  • Currently, she works as a scientist at Abbott Diagnostics and shares her passion for gymnastics part time at DSOD
Bryan Cunningham
  • Full scholarship student at Houston Ballet Academy, School of American Ballet, North Carolina School of The Arts, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, and Walnut Hill.
  • Professional Dancer with Cleveland/San Jose Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, and Donn Arden’s “Jubilee!” At Bally’s Las Vegas.
  • Television credits include “Ryan Seacrest Live”, “The Drew Carey Show”, and “All My Children”.
Brynne Shipman
  • Assistant Choreographer to Napoleon D’Umo TLC’s “Rock the Reception”
  • Toured the country teaching dance and fitness to military families with Orizon
  • Co-Producer, Co-Director, Emcee, Choreographer and Performer of Dallas Dance Shows including “Kids 4 Kids, United We Dance”, “The Move to Groove Ball” and “Down in Deep Ellum”
Dee Dee Sifuentes
  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor for LA Fitness
  • Former Flight Attendant for Delta Air Lines
  • Holds a BBA in Marketing from Texas Christian University
DJ Guthrie
  • Performed with the Orlando Ballet for 9 years
  • “High School Musical 3”, “Glee”, “The Greatest Muppet Movie Ever”
  • C0-Choreographer/Dancer – Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood & The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Emily Carlisle
  • INFINITE SOUL Director
  • Trained with Kim McSwain, Mia Michaels and Marty Kudelka
  • Performed with Doug Caldwell at Tremaine Dance Convention
  • Played Clara in the Fort Worth/Dallas Ballet production of “The Nutcracker”
Heather Wallace
  • Holds a BA in Dance with a minor in Psychology from Texas Women’s University
  • Current Member of Single Sparrow Dance Company
  • Trained with Stacey Tookey, Travis Wall, Justin Giles and Nick D’Nickelangelo
Jessika Palmer
  • Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (2016-2019 seasons) 
  • Performed on stage with Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, and Meghan Trainor
  • Graduate of Texas State University and Senior Captain of Texas State University Strutters & Pom Squad
Kaili Bright
  • Rihanna, Ariana Grande,
  • Justin Bieber, Jlo, Pink,
  • Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld
Kaitlin Sanchez
  • Performer on the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue HipHop team
  • Danced back up for various local artists including Regan Strand
  • Performed on the stages in Disney World and Six Flags
Kristina Simmons
  • Ballet Arizona, The Atlanta Ballet
  • Bachelor’s degree in Dance from Brigham Young University
  • Master of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona School of Dance in Tucson, AZ
Linda Wilcox
  • Featured singer and dancer at Six Flags
  • Commercials include Wendy’s, Radio Shack, Safeway and Weir’s Furniture
  • Industrials include IBM, Pearle Vision Center and Mary Kay

Maddie Hill
  • Studied year-round at the Kirov Academy of Ballet
  • Invited guest performing artist at Dance Master Class in Urbania, Italy 
  • Performed live at SALUNA festival in collaboration with Icelandic blues/rock band Kaleo and Dallas NeoClassical Ballet
Maggie Bailey
  • Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from the King’s University
  • DFW Performing Arts Conservatory Alumni
  • Regularly performs in local productions such as Gateway Church’s original “Chasing Lights”

Matt King
  • Co-Owner of Dailey Dance Services with his wife, Maria Motet
  • Trained with leading dance organizations such as Fred Astaire, TCDCI, DVIDA & Arthur Murray
  • Teaches over 30 different partner dances from Ballroom (American and International) to 30’s Swing, Alternative Latin and Country Western
Megan Palacios
  • Teaching in DFW and Houston  areas since 2014
  • Toured with LA DanceMagic as an Apprentice
  • Choreographer’s Assistant to DJ Guthrie 2012-2016
Melanie Tyler-Horne
  • DV8 Director
  • Dallas Cowboys Halftime Shows
  • Choreographed for ABC’s “American Crime”
  • Choreographed for the Kilgore Rangerettes
Mindy Ricketts
  • Appeared on “Dancing Queen” on Netflix
  • Trained in Ballet and Acro
  • New Mexico Native
Nicole Jordan
  • Founding member of Ingredients Professional Training Program
  • Traveled with Dance Revolution Dance Convention as a performer and assistant
  • Current Member of Simple Sparrow Dance Company
Nicole Madison
  • Founded her own entertainment company, “CowgirlsTX”
  • Toured the country with Hoctor Dance Convention
  • Has worked with the NFL Association, the Texas Rangers and Microsoft
Payton Bailey
  • Disney World Florida
  • Universal Studios California
  • DFW PAC Alumni
Pierce Bailey
  • Appeared in Several Episodes of “Barney” and ABC’s “American Crime”
  • Appeared in Commercials Hasbro’s Bey Blades, Texas Lottery, Region 10 and Market Street Grocery
  • Recently Appeared on MARVEL’s “The Gifted” on FOX
Rhythmic Souls
  • Rhythmic Souls is on the cutting-edge of the tap dance industry
  • Award winning choreography and instruction.
  • Striving to provide the best in high quality entertainment and education,  and to touch the minds and hearts of people everywhere
  • Rhythmic Souls encourages you to embark upon your own creative journey and “Let your soul create its own rhythm.”
Sandra Flynn
  • BFA from Utah Valley University
  • Bogota, Columbia Native
  • Performed with Repertory Ballet Ensemble
Stacy Ali
  • Toured with Radio Disney
  • Performed in music videos for Blink 182, Jennifer Lopez and Joss Stone
  • Appeared on MTV’s dance competition, “The Wade Robson Project”

Keller

Aiesha Ashby
  • 1998 Grammy Awards
  • Has worked with Gregory Hines, Pink, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg and Laurie Ann Gibson
  • Adrenaline Dance Convention Faculty
Amber Kellogg
  • Has Won Multiple Gold Medals, a Silver Medal and a Bronze Medal at the Junior Olympics for Dance
  • Has Trained with Travis Wall, Tabitha and Napoleon and Nick Dinicolangelo
  • Performed at Six Flags and the State Fair with Coca-Cola
Derrius Harmon
  • Performed with Tarrant County College’s Pre-Professional Company “Velocity”
  • Choreographer & Performer – “The Move to Groove Ball”
  • Performed with Contemporary Dance Fort Worth
Eboni Ivery
  • Former member of CPAC, a professional touring company
  • 36 city tour with Big Idea Entertainment
  • Performances include “The Move to Groove Ball”, “Dancers for a Cause” and “Six Flags Holiday in the Park”
Jessica Merrell
  • Former Dallas Desperados Cheerleader
  • Former Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue Hip Hop Team
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology

Jessika Palmer
  • Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (2016-2019 seasons) 
  • Performed on stage with Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, and Meghan Trainor
  • Graduate of Texas State University and Senior Captain of Texas State University Strutters & Pom Squad
Kristal Russell
  • Director of the Rapids Cheerleaders
  • Performed in John Stewart’s “Legends in Concert”
  • Choreographed for San Diego City Dance Company
Kristen Cawyer
  • BA in Theatre from University of North Texas
  • “Sesame Street Live” at Sea World Orlando
  • Former Theatre Teacher at Woodland Springs Elementary School
Lisa Groves
  • MOVZ Director
  • Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Dance Performance and Dance Pedagogy from St. Gregory’s University
  • Taught dance at Theatre Arts Inc. in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
  • Performed and choreographed for an organization in Oklahoma that teaches and performs for public school kids
Lucke Alexandre
  • Specializes in dance and acrobatic training for the Women’s Artistic program
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Degree and a Bachelor of Sciences in Kinesiology from the University of North Texas
  • Performed throughout the continental United States and many countries abroad as both a dancer and a musician
Maddie Hill
  • Studied year-round at the Kirov Academy of Ballet
  • Invited guest performing artist at Dance Master Class in Urbania, Italy 
  • Performed live at SALUNA festival in collaboration with Icelandic blues/rock band Kaleo and Dallas NeoClassical Ballet
Megan Palacios
  • Teaching in DFW and Houston  areas since 2014
  • Toured with LA DanceMagic as an Apprentice
  • Choreographer’s Assistant to DJ Guthrie 2012-2016
Mindy Ricketts
  • Appeared on “Dancing Queen” on Netflix
  • Trained in Ballet and Acro
  • New Mexico Native
Nicole Jordan
  • Founding member of Ingredients Professional Training Program
  • Traveled with Dance Revolution Dance Convention as a performer and assistant
  • Current Member of Simple Sparrow Dance Company
Nicole Madison
  • Founded her own entertainment company, “CowgirlsTX”
  • Toured the country with Hoctor Dance Convention
  • Has worked with the NFL Association, the Texas Rangers and Microsoft
Stacy Ali
  • Toured with Radio Disney
  • Performed in music videos for Blink 182, Jennifer Lopez and Joss Stone
  • Appeared on MTV’s dance competition, “The Wade Robson Project”

Coppell

Amber Kellogg
  • Has Won Multiple Gold Medals, a Silver Medal and a Bronze Medal at the Junior Olympics for Dance
  • Has Trained with Travis Wall, Tabitha and Napoleon and Nick Dinicolangelo
  • Performed at Six Flags and the State Fair with Coca-Cola
Ashley Herman
  • Hold’s a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of North Texas
  • Was on the cheer team at UNT for four years and placed 5that the NCAA National Cheerleading Competition
  • Currently, she works as a scientist at Abbott Diagnostics and shares her passion for gymnastics part time at DSOD
Colleen Hunt
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Tech University with a BA in Dance and a BA in Advertising
  • Former Competitive Cheerleader, JV Captain & Varsity Captain at Duncanville High School
  • President of Dancers With Soul Hip Hop Dance Team
Dolores Kunte
  • Holds a BA in Classical Ballet from the “Escuela Superior de Musica y Danza” one of the top Classical Dance Conservatories in the Americas
  • Former soloist performer with the most prestigious Ballet Company in Mexico, “La Compania Nacional de Danza”
  • Performed in the Ballet repertoires “The Sylphide”, “The Nutcracker”, “Swan Lake”, “Carmina Burana”, “The Sleeping Beauty”, “Coppelia, “Giselle”, “Don Quixote” & more
Heather Wallace
  • Holds a BA in Dance with a minor in Psychology from Texas Women’s University
  • Current Member of Single Sparrow Dance Company
  • Trained with Stacey Tookey, Travis Wall, Justin Giles and Nick D’Nickelangelo
Juliet Wallace
  • Graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Dance and Public Relations
  • Performed with Texas Ballet Theater in Ben Stevenson’s O.B.E. The Nutcracker
  • Choreography premiered at the American College Dance Association South-Central Conference
  • Trained in Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Vocational Examinations
Kamille Willi
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance Performance and Education from The University of North Texas
  • Former member of the UNT dance honor society Chi Tau Epsilon
  • Strong Training in pedagogical methods of Anne Greene Gilbert who is internationally recognized in children’s creative movement
Ritaijah Thurman
  • Graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s in dance
  • Currently a member of the Terrance M. Johnson Dance Project
  • Has worked with many notable choreographers in the Dallas area
Tina Menchaca

•   Has worked with artists such as Nicole Scherzinger, Beyonce, Nelly Furtado and Enrique Iglesias

•   Appearances include “LA Live Morning Show”, AT&T promotional tour, Bloomingdales, MTV’s “Dancelife” and “Mobbed”

•   Holds a degree in Public Relations from the University of Texas at Arlington

What people are saying about DSOD

Addison Williams

I have been with Dana’s ever since I first started dancing, and all I can say is that it is an amazing studio. The teachers and staff are so supportive, fun, and caring. While at this studio I have learned so much and I personally feel as if it has boosted my confidence as a… read more

Nicki Sue

I took dance here for 15 years and know many people, including family, who still take classes. I am still involved with this studio and have seen it grow quickly and wonderfully. The teachers and staff are quality, trained, and educated people that are polite and helpful all the time. Not only is the studio… read more

Heather Bruce

My oldest daughter has taken dance at Dana’s Studio since she was 2.5 and she is now almost 12. As a mom with a dance background, I can tell you that not only is the caliber of teachers and the professionalism from Dana and her staff extremely high, but the quality of the facilities is… read more

Alexandra Jack

I danced at Dana’s Studio for eleven years and have known Dana for much longer. I loved growing up in a studio that valued the whole person. Dana and her staff are kind, caring, and compassionate. In an industry that can over-emphasize the value of being rail-thin, Dana teaches the beauty and value in every… read more

Lex Richardson

lovely studio, very nice people!

Bri Sanders

Easily accessible, great location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer free trial classes?

How long is the dance season?

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How can I register?

Depending on your location you can go to the following links to register

Southlake

Keller

Coppell

When is the cutoff date for registration?

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Does my dancer have to take the entire season?

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What classes or levels should I sign my child up for?

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Are parents allowed to watch in the classroom?

We have designated days throughout the dance year for parents and relatives to visit the classroom.

Do parents required to stay in the lobby during class or can we leave while they are in class?

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Is there a dress code? If so, where do we purchase these items?

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How are the students leveled or placed in their classes?

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Is the Nutcracker or Spring Recital mandatory?

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How do we make up a class we missed?

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Is tuition prorated when we miss a class of there is a holiday or bad weather day?

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When are costume fees due and recital fees due and what is the difference between the two?

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What if I need to change to a different class after my recital costume has been ordered?

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What if my recital costume does not fit?

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What do we do if there is bad weather?

We follow the Southlake Carroll School District on all weather calls, unless otherwised informed by us.  We try to update the website and social media to let families know if weather will be a factor during their dance class.

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817-488-9753 (Southlake)

465 W. Southlake Blvd,

Southlake Texas 76092

817-745-3262 (Keller)

5700 Kroger
Keller, Texas 76244

972-459-0011 (Coppell)

225 East State Hwy 121 #115
Coppell, Texas 75019

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