Business Details
41 Years
experience
Premier Dance School in Irving, Texas
Dana's Dance Academy has been providing professional dance instruction in Irving, Texas since 1985. Our academy offers comprehensive training in classical and modern dance forms for students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced performers. With a faculty of experienced instructors, including owner Dana Davis-Bailey, we emphasize technical excellence, artistic expression, and personal growth through dance. Our alumni have achieved success as professional dancers, educators, and scholarship recipients at prestigious institutions. We offer structured programs in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and specialized styles like Polynesian and Bharatanatyam.Our facility includes three historic studios with professional amenities for both instruction and event rentals. Community engagement remains central to our mission through partnerships with local schools and cultural organizations. We maintain rigorous standards in technique, terminology, and performance preparation while fostering a supportive learning environment. Our programs include flexible scheduling options for fall/spring and summer sessions. We prioritize proper dance development through consistent attendance and professional attire requirements.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance Instruction
Jazz Dance Training
Hip Hop Workshops
Contemporary Dance
Acro Conditioning
Modern Dance
Choreography Coaching
Studio Rentals
Community Programs
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Offering professional dance instruction since 1985
- Comprehensive programs from beginner to advanced levels
- Experienced faculty with professional performance backgrounds
- Alumni achieving success in professional dance and education
- Flexible scheduling with summer intensives available
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through structured training in classical styles. Students learn proper posture, terminology, and performance skills while exploring traditional variations and contemporary choreography. The curriculum emphasizes gradual progression from basic positions to advanced pointe work for qualified dancers.
Tap Dance Instruction
Tap classes focus on developing rhythmic precision and coordination through diverse styles. Students explore musicality while mastering complex foot patterns and improvisation techniques. Classes incorporate both traditional and modern approaches to tap performance and composition.
Hip Hop Workshops
Our hip hop program teaches street dance techniques within a structured framework. Students learn foundational moves, freestyle expression, and choreography while developing musicality and performance confidence in a dynamic group setting.
Studio Rentals
Three historic studios with hardwood floors and professional amenities are available for private events. The chapel-style main studio accommodates up to 30 guests, while larger spaces support group rehearsals and community functions with modern sound systems and flexible configurations.
Choreography Coaching
Personalized choreography instruction helps dancers develop original routines for competitions or recitals. Our instructors guide students through creative movement exploration, music selection, and technical refinement to create polished performance pieces.
People
Dana Davis-Bailey
Owner/Artistic Director
Dana Davis-Bailey founded the academy in 1985 after performing with Dallas Ballet Company. She has trained students who became professional dancers and scholarship recipients. Active in community arts, she serves on the Irving Arts Board and has received multiple civic awards.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, acro/conditioning, and specialized classes in Polynesian, Bharatanatyam, and belly dance.
Are there classes for young children?
Yes, we offer Creative Movement classes for 2-year-olds focusing on coordination, rhythm, and motor skills development through dance and music.
Do you provide performance opportunities?
Yes, we organize annual performances with costume presentations and choreography showcases. Students participate in recitals that demonstrate their technical progress and artistic development.
What are your summer program options?
Our summer intensive runs July-August with specialized workshops. We also offer KidsArts Camp programs in partnership with the Irving Art Center during summer months.
Can I rent your studio space?
Yes, our three historic studios are available for private events. Spaces accommodate 20-50 guests with professional dance amenities and flexible configurations.
