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.
Recital Information
Why Choose Dana's Studio Of Dance
Voted Best Dance Studio in the Area for 10+ years
Full time support staff
Over 30 years of experience & have trained over 20k dancers.
Recreational and advanced classes
Flexible schedules at all our locations
3 convenient locations
Some Facts About Us
Dance should be FUN!
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 area dancers ages 5-18 years the opportunity to compete, perform and prepare for their local school’s drill team. Our drill director is devoted to helping your current or future drill team member progress in their knowledge and performance abilities and helps 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
Southlake
Keller
Coppell
What people are saying about DSOD
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lovely studio, very nice people!
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Easily accessible, great location
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Need Help Fulfilling Your High School Drill Team Summer Requirements? LET US HELP! DSOD is offering special classes designed for any dancer that will be on a High School Drill Team next year! Taught by a former Drill Team Captain! Boost your skills and Prepare for the 2025-2026 Drill Team season with DSOD. Tuesdays. 5:00-6:30pm is Drill Team Technique and 6:30-7:30pm is Drill Team Ballet. Cost is $185 for all 7 weeks or just $35 per day. Scan the QR code to sign up!
May 27
🎓💃 From the classroom to the dance floor, they`ve always moved to the beat of their own dreams — and now, they’re graduating! 💫
So proud of Anna Cadiz for twirling through high school with grace, grit, and a whole lot of rhythm. Next stop: even bigger stages and brighter spotlights. Keep dancing, keep dreaming, and never stop being you. 💖#DSODGraduatingsenior #Classof2025
May 21
We are so happy to announce that Ms. Gabi Sifuentes is the new Company Director for Drill Company at DSOD Southlake! Gabi is the former captain of the Birdville Golden Motion drill team and is currently studying with the School for Classical and Contemporary Dance at Texas Christian University. Please welcome Ms. Gabi Sifuentes in her new role at DSOD!
May 21
We are so happy to announce that Ms. Heather Wallace is new Company Director for The PACT Dance Company at DSOD Coppell! Heather has been a competitive instructor for over 20 years and holds a BA in Dance from Texas Women`s University. Please welcome Ms. Heather Wallace in her new role at DSOD!
May 21
✨ From the performance stage to the next stage of life! 💃🎓
So proud of DSOD`s Emma Ratliff as she twirls her way into the future! After countless hours of practice, performances, and passion, she`s now a high school graduate. The stage may change, but the spotlight will always find her. 🌟#DSODGraduate #Classof2025
May 20
✨ From the stage to the stage of life! 💃🎓
She danced through every challenge and twirled her way to the finish line.
Congratulations to DSOD`s Emerson Lenahan on graduating high school — the world is your next stage, and it`s ready for your spotlight! 🌟
#Classof2025 #DSODGraduatingsenior
May 12
Meet Ms. Sadie Sinnwell! Ms. Sadie teaches everything from our Tiny Tap/Ballet/Tumbling dancers to our Teen Drill Team Prep dancers at our Keller and Southlake locations. Say hi to her next time you`re at the studio!
May 9
🌟 We did it! 🌟
We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Dana`s Studio of Dance has been voted Best Dance Studio of 2025 by 76092 Magazine! 🏆💃🕺
Thank you to our amazing dancers, families, instructors, and community — this honor belongs to YOU! Your passion, dedication, and support make our studio a place where movement becomes magic. ✨
Let’s keep dancing, dreaming, and growing together. Here’s to even more incredible moments ahead! 🎉
#BestDanceStudio2025 #AwardWinningStudio
May 7
✨ From the studio to the stage — and now to graduation day! 🎓💃
After years of dedication, late-night rehearsals, competitions, and unforgettable performances, DSOD`s Serenity Abalos is taking her final bow as a high school dancer.
We couldn’t be prouder of her grace, grit, and growth.
Here’s to new beginnings, endless rhythms, and chasing dreams beyond the spotlight. 🌟
#ClassOf2025 #DancerGrad #SeniorSpotlight #dsodgraduates
May 7
🎉 Recital T-Shirts Are Here! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that recital t-shirts are READY for pickup! 💃🕺
If you haven`t already received your recital t-shirt, please stop by the front desk during office hours to grab yours and get recital-ready in style! 💖. Remember, Recital T-shirt Spirit Week is coming up May 19th-25th!
Let the countdown to the big performance begin! 🌟🎭
#RecitalReady #CountdownToRecital #DSODRecital2025
May 6
Happy Birthday Ms. Destiny Foster! Have an incredible day! *We do not own the rights to this music.
May 5
Happy Birthday to our DSOD Accounts Manager, DeeDee Sifuentes! Have a fabulous day! *We do not own the rights to this music.
May 5
🌸🎉 May Birthday Shoutouts! 🎉🌸
We’re twirling into a new month and celebrating all the amazing dancers born in May! 💐💃
Help us wish a BIG Happy Birthday to our talented stars! 🌟
Your passion and energy make our studio shine even brighter. We’re so proud of you and love dancing through life with you! 🩰🕺✨
🎈Drop your birthday love in the comments!
*We do not own the rights to this music.
May 1
🎓💃 From the classroom to the dance floor — DSOD`s Audrey Ramirez twirled through tests, leapt over challenges, and now she`s gracefully crossing the stage!
Congratulations to this incredible graduate who proved you can chase your dreams and your diploma. The world better make space — she`s just getting started. 🌟
#ClassOf2025 #DSODGraduatingsenior
Apr 29
🎓💃 From the studio to the stage—and now the graduation stage!
Olivia Forster has twirled, leaped, and worked endlessly, both in the classroom and on the dance floor. As she graduates high school, we celebrate not just her academic achievements, but the dedication, artistry, and heart she brings to every performance.
The spotlight is yours now—keep dancing toward your dreams! 🌟🩰 #DSODGraduatingsenior #Classof2025
Apr 29
✨She danced through the halls, and now she`s dancing into her future! 💃🎓
After years of pirouettes, rehearsals, and stage lights, DSOD`s Nina Burroughs is graduating high school! Her grace, discipline, and passion have inspired so many, and we can`t wait to see where her next steps lead—on and off the stage.
Here’s to chasing dreams, one leap at a time. 🩰🌟 #ClassOf2025 #DSODGraduatingsenior
Apr 29
🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌱💙
Today, let`s celebrate our beautiful planet and take action to protect it! Whether it`s reducing waste, planting a tree, or simply appreciating nature, every small effort counts. 🌳✨
How are you making a difference for the Earth today?
Apr 22
🌸🐣 Egg-citing Moments at the Studio! 🐣🌸
Last week, our dance studio turned into a wonderland of twirls, laughter, and colorful eggs! 💃🥚✨
Our Egg Hunt was a huge hit — little dancers searched high and low, giggling their way through pirouettes and pliés while collecting hidden treasures. 💕🎉
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a joyful event. We loved seeing all the bright smiles and bunny ears hopping through the studio! 🐰🎶
Apr 21
🎓💃 Class of 2025 — and dancing into the future! 💃🎓
So proud of one of DSOD`s favorite seniors, Jordin Newlin, who is not only graduating high school but has also spent countless hours training, competing, and shining on the dance floor. From late-night study sessions to early morning rehearsals, she’s proven that passion and perseverance can go hand-in-hand. 💪✨
Whether she’s turning heads in the classroom or spinning across the stage, Jordin gives it her all — and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s next. Let’s hear it for this fierce, graceful, and unstoppable grad! 🎉🩰🎓#DSODGraduatingsenior #classof2025 #seniorspotlight
Apr 21
DSOD Recital Backstage Busy Bags are selling fast!
$19.00 PER BAG
LIMITED QUANTITIES!
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
Recital day is long and can sometimes be stressful for dancers and parents alike. Keep your dancer entertained while they wait to go on the big stage with this fun keepsake goodie bag!
Includes:
-"Better When I`m Dancing" Recital 2025 Keepsake Teddy Bear
-DSOD "Better When I`m Dancing" Recital Coloring Book
-Crayons
-"Better When I`m Dancing" Recital Shades
-"Better When I`m Dancing" Recital Bracelet
-FUN Glow Up Ring
-Pretzels
-Water
-Reusable DSOD Keepsake Bag
Once you place your order, we will set aside a "Backstage Busy Bag" for your dancer and you will be able to pick it up at the table in the front lobby at Will Rogers during Dress Rehearsal on show day.
Order your bag with this link or scan the QR code: https://danastudio.com/backstagebusybag/
ORDER WHILE SUPPLIES LAST....
once they are gone, they are GONE!
Apr 21
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer free trial classes?
Yes! DSOD offers one free trial class to all new students. Trial classes are a great way for your child to “test the waters” so to speak, by attending a class they are interested in without payment or the commitment of registration.
Are the DSOD floors floating?
Yes, all DSOD floors at all three locations have floating dance floors that were professionally installed by a local flooring company. See pictures below to see what your child is dancing on to help them protect from injury from concrete.
Our floors are approximately 2 and 1/8 inches off the concrete from using foam blocks and subflooring.
How long is the dance season?
One dance season at DSOD runs August – June. We also have a summer session with camps, intensives and classes that runs June-July.
When is the cutoff date for registration?
There is no cut-off date, per se. However, classes tend to fill up quickly, therefore, we highly encourage you to register early to ensure a spot in your favorite classes with your choice of day, time and teacher!
Does my dancer have to take the entire season?
While it is not mandatory to complete the entire season, it is highly encouraged in order to give your child the full dance experience. While it may be tempting to miss part or all of a semester (Fall or Spring), each semester provides very valuable knowledge and curriculum that supplements the dancer’s experience in different ways. Consistency and repetition are a dancer’s best learning tools!
What classes or levels should I sign my child up for?
Class Levels are based upon a child’s age and previous experience. The office staff is trained to help you find the best class option(s) to give your child the best possible chance to succeed and advance their dance training.
Are parents allowed to watch in the classroom?
In order to give your child the best possible chance to succeed and advance their training, we must have their undivided attention and therefore, we do not allow parents inside the classroom each week. We do have special windows on the doors for you to check in on them, and we do feature videos of each of the rooms that play on a tv out in the lobby at the Southlake location. DSOD also offers Parent Observation Weeks in the Fall and in the Spring each year, where you are invited into the classroom to watch!
Are parents required to stay in the lobby during class or can we leave while they are in class?
Parents are not required to stay in the lobby during their child’s class, however, we do have seating for your convenience. We strongly encourage parents of very small children to stay in the lobby or very nearby during their child’s class just in case they are needed.
Is there a dress code? If so, where do we purchase these items?
Yes, there is a dress code. There is a store located inside our DSOD Southlake location where you can purchase everything you need for class! 5*6*7*8 Dancewear Defined. Here is their website .
How are the students leveled or placed in their classes?
Our office personnel are specially trained to help you find the right place for your child to start. After that, our educated and experienced teaching staff consider many factors when placing students into levels including but not limited to your child’s age, maturity, previous technical dance training and experience, current technique level, etc.
Is the Nutcracker or Spring Recital mandatory?
No. We do not require any of our DSOD non-company level students to participate in the Nutcracker or the Spring Recital. However, performing is a big part of the dancer’s experience and participation in both performances is highly encouraged.
How do we make up a class we missed?
Please refer to the studio class schedule to find another class at the same level or lower that you are able to attend. Then, stop by the studio office right before you attend the makeup class to pick up a makeup class form. Fill it out and at the end of the class, please have the teacher sign the form. Then turn the form into the back into the office.
Is tuition prorated when we miss a class or there is a holiday or bad weather day?
Tuition is calculated with these holidays and bad weather days in mind, therefore, there will not be any adjustments to your tuition for missing these days.
When are costume fees due and recital fees due and what is the difference between the two?
Costume Fees are drafted November 15th. These fees go towards the cost of the costume, shipping of the costumes, etc. Recital Fees are drafted February 15th. These fees go towards the rental of the event venue, the printing of the programs, insurance, backdrops, payment of technician’s salaries, etc.
What if I need to change to a different class after my recital costume has been ordered?
We strongly encourage you to stay with the class you originally selected through recital, however, we do understand that sometimes, this can’t be helped. Once costumes have been ordered, the costume fee is no longer refundable. If it is early enough in the dance season, we may be able to get it exchanged for a $10-$20 exchange/shipping fee depending on costume vendor.
What if my recital costume does not fit?
We try to correctly size each child for their recital costumes, but sometimes other factors come into play, i.e. the child grows, the material is not as stretchy as it appeared or fits differently than imagined, etc. Depending on the vendor, we may be able to exchange it for a better size for a $10-$20 exchange/shipping fee. It is best to take less serious adjustments to a tailor directly.
What do we do if there is bad weather?
The studio follows the local school districts as far as closing for bad weather is concerned. You may call the studio or check the website for updates on closings. You are always welcome to make up any classes you miss due to bad weather.
What if I need to meet or talk with my child’s teacher?
DSOD Teachers are very busy rushing from class to class, so it is best to set up a time to speak with them in lieu of stopping them in between classes. If you need to set up a time to speak with a teacher, please leave a note for them in the DSOD office. We will pass along the message and have the teacher contact you to set up a time.
What do I do if I need to withdraw a student?
You must withdraw in written form 30 days in advance.
Where is my recital held?
Event Venues can differ from year to year. Currently, recitals are held at Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth.
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