Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier Dance Education in Richardson, TX
Established in 1959, Tobys School Of Dance has been a cornerstone of dance education in the Richardson/Plano area for over six decades. Under the ownership of Sally and Don Andriot since 2016, we combine tradition with innovation through our commitment to proper technique, performance excellence, and holistic development. Our faculty comprises industry professionals with extensive credentials, including former professional dancers and competition coaches, who bring real-world expertise to every class. We offer comprehensive training in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and contemporary styles, with specialized programs for ages 3 to adult.Our students benefit from regular performance opportunities through recitals, community events, and competitive platforms. The studio features state-of-the-art facilities including a premium sprung floor system for injury prevention. With a legacy of producing professional dancers and college scholarship recipients, we maintain rigorous technical standards while fostering a supportive, family-oriented environment that values both artistic growth and personal development.
Services
Ballet
Modern
Tap & Jazz
Contemporary
Combo Classes
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- Over 60 years of dance education excellence in Richardson/Plano
- Faculty includes former professional dancers and competition coaches
- State-of-the-art sprung floor system for injury prevention
- Proven track record of college scholarships and professional careers
- Balanced focus on technical mastery and character development
What people say
Teachers give encouragement
Knowledgeable instructors
Nurturing environment
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops proper technique through structured training that builds strength, flexibility, and grace. Students learn foundational positions, barre work, and center combinations while developing discipline and artistry. With progressive levels from beginner to advanced, our curriculum prepares dancers for both recreational enjoyment and professional aspirations while emphasizing injury prevention through proper alignment.
Modern
Modern dance classes focus on expressive movement through improvisation and technical combinations. Students explore emotional interpretation while developing strength, coordination, and body awareness. Our program emphasizes creative freedom within structured technique, preparing dancers for both concert performance and commercial applications while building foundational skills for contemporary dance styles.
Tap & Jazz
Tap and jazz classes develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through percussive footwork and energetic movement. Students learn syncopation patterns, improvisation, and choreography while building foundational skills applicable to multiple dance styles. Our program balances technical precision with creative expression for both recreational and competitive dance pathways.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance combines ballet, modern, and jazz techniques to create expressive, fluid movement. Classes focus on emotional storytelling through choreography that emphasizes versatility and improvisation. Students develop artistry through dynamic phrasing and musical interpretation while maintaining technical precision in transitions and floor patterns.
Combo Classes
Designed for ages 3-7, combo classes introduce fundamental dance skills through playful exploration of ballet, tap, and tumbling. These classes develop basic coordination, rhythm, and classroom etiquette while fostering creativity and joy in movement. Our age-appropriate curriculum prepares young dancers for more specialized training while emphasizing positive reinforcement and group interaction.
People
Sally Andriot
Artistic Director/Owner
Graduate of Walnut Hill School for Performing Arts with BFA in Dance Performance from University of Cincinnati. Former professional dancer with Boston Ballet and Dallas Ballet Company. Over 30 years teaching experience with certification in Progressing Ballet Technique. Led studio since 2016 with focus on technical excellence and artistic development.
Don Andriot
Business Manager/Owner
Project manager by day and studio business manager by all other times. Former recreational dancer with practical experience in dance partnering. Oversees facility improvements including installation of specialized tap floor system. Committed to maintaining studio legacy while supporting artistic vision since 2016.
Rosie Chrasta
Office Manager
BA in English with minor in Global Studies from Belhaven University. Former arts administrator with Mississippi Arts Commission experience. Oversees studio operations and event production including original ballets. Brings multidisciplinary arts background from training in ballet, modern dance, and figure skating.
Lauren Davis
Dance Instructor
BFA in Commercial Dance from Hussian College. Trained in multiple styles including hip hop, contemporary, and jazz. Professional performer with experience in award shows and state fairs. Combines commercial dance expertise with teaching passion developed through aunt-hood experience since 2014.
Stephanie Eggers
Ballet Instructor
BFA in Ballet Performance from University of Oklahoma with minors in Psychology. Former soloist with Ballet Vermont and principal dancer with Ballet Quad Cities. Experienced in ballet camps and youth mentorship programs. Brings competition coaching expertise and professional performance background to studio instruction.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, modern, tap, jazz, contemporary, and combo classes for children ages 3-7 with progressive levels from beginner to advanced.
Are private lessons available?
Yes, private lessons are available with instructor availability determined through consultation with Ms. Sally regarding studio scheduling.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual recitals, community events like Santa's Village, and competitive platforms including Earthshakers Competition and Dance Revolution Convention.
Do you offer adult classes?
Yes, we provide adult dance classes in multiple styles including tap and ballet with progressive-level options for beginning through advanced dancers.
What are your class sizes?
Class sizes vary by age and level but maintain appropriate student-teacher ratios with individual attention emphasized in all instruction levels.
How do you handle inclement weather?
Studio follows Richardson ISD weather policies for closures, with updates communicated through local broadcast stations and email notifications.
