Dance Works goal is providing students in Memphis Shelby County Area a rigorous training in the fundamentals of dance technique under a certified syllabus and to providing community performances which are accessible to all and which increase the public’s appreciation for dance and the performing arts. In addition, Dance Works is dedicated to making this training affordable, to economically disadvantaged children.

Dance Works: avocation not recreation.

Dance Works provides training in several forms of dance, but fundamental training is focus on an accredited classical ballet program. This is because ballet provides the fundamental tools for a dancer to understand and move their body. Dance Works is an advocate for your child’s mind and body. It is committed to the development of your child’s character, intellect and physical well being. In addition we provide economic assistance for children from disadvantaged families.

Dance Works program is unique.

International syllabi from Pre-Primary     ( 3/4years) to pre-professional level (approx. college level). International external examiners from UK, Australia, Italy, Brazil, Scotland, Spain and Africa to name a few. Royal Academy of Dance has accredited instructors sending students in for exams. International guest choreographers (Judy Davies/Ottawa Dance Theatre, Mel Tomlinson/New York City Ballet, Mathew Keefe/James Sewell Ballet, etc .) Live musicians for classes and performances. Summer Exchange Program with Ottawa Dance School in Canada since 1991. Students: 98% minority students Performance of multiple mediums: romantic period ballets, jazz, modern, contemporary ballet, African, hip hop and folk. Two thirds of the students have scholarships at Dance Works. Dance Works has also been a sponsor of National Dance Week from 1996 - 2007.