Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance Studio in Stoughton, MA
TDS Dance Company has been a cornerstone of dance education in New England since 1980, offering a nurturing environment that prioritizes technical excellence and artistic growth. Our 6,000-square-foot facility features professional-grade studios with Harlequin floors, ensuring optimal safety and performance readiness. Led by Artistic Director Lisa Kaplan Barbash, a certified lifetime member of Dance Educators of America, our faculty combines decades of industry experience with personalized instruction. We cater to dancers aged 3-19 through recreational, competitive, and specialized programs like Starburst and Acro Lab, fostering lifelong skills in discipline, creativity, and teamwork.Recognized as a 2024 ADCC Studio of Excellence and national champion, we emphasize proper technique, creative choreography, and holistic development. Our students showcase their progress annually at professional theaters, while our inclusive community creates a second-home atmosphere for families. With flexible class options, state-of-the-art amenities, and a focus on individual growth, we empower dancers to achieve both artistic and personal milestones.
Services
Ballet
Lyrical
Hip Hop
Acrobatics
Contemporary
Jazz
Tap
Modern
Pointe
Starburst Program
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with 44 years of combined industry leadership
- State-of-the-art 6,000 sq ft facility with professional dance floors
- Award-winning competitive program with national championship titles
- Multi-generational family-friendly environment with personalized attention
- Comprehensive curriculum from recreational to pre-professional training
Associations and certifications
- Dance Educators of America
- Acrobatic Arts
- ADCC Studio of Excellence
What people say
Second home
Lifelong friendships
Professional instructors
Confidence growth
Creative environment
Services
Competitive Dance
Our nationally recognized competitive program develops elite dancers through rigorous training in multiple genres. Dancers aged 4-18 participate in regional and national competitions, receiving personalized coaching in technique and performance. The program emphasizes artistic growth, teamwork, and goal achievement, with three to five competition events annually.
Recreational Dance
Fun-focused classes for ages 3-18 emphasize foundational skills and creative expression. Programs include combo classes for young children, jazz/hip hop for teens, and adult workshops. Our curriculum balances technical instruction with imaginative exploration, fostering confidence and physical development in a non-competitive environment.
Acro Lab
Specialized acrobatics training utilizes a 20-foot Tumbl Trak air floor for safe skill development. Classes for ages 3-18 cover beginner cartwheels to advanced aerials, with progressive levels ensuring proper technique. The program integrates strength training and flexibility work to support dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts.
Summer Classes
Eight-week summer sessions offer intensive training in ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles. Dancers aged 3-18 participate in themed programs combining technical drills with performance preparation. The curriculum includes both recreational options and competitive team training with guest instructors.
Starburst Company
Developmental competition program for ages 4-8 introduces competitive dance fundamentals. Participants perform at two local events annually while building confidence and stage presence. The program requires no audition, focusing on gradual skill development in a supportive team environment.
People
Lisa Kaplan Barbash
Artistic Director
Certified dance educator with 44 years of studio leadership, recipient of multiple choreography excellence awards, and director of a nationally recognized studio since 1980.
Kellie Brito
Assistant Director
Acrobatic Arts and PBT certified instructor with 17 years of teaching experience, specializing in competitive team development and safe acrobatic technique training.
Peter Sabasino
Choreographer
Professional dancer and choreographer with Broadway Dance Center training, former SYTYCD finalist, and specialist in jazz and contemporary styles for competitive teams.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, jazz, tap, modern, pointe, and acrobatics for ages 3-19.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our nationally ranked competitive program includes four age divisions and has won multiple national championships.
What are summer class schedules?
Eight-week sessions run July-August with weekly classes in multiple genres, plus intensive company training options.
How do I register for classes?
Online registration is available through our website for recreational, competitive, and summer programs.
What makes your studio unique?
Our combination of certified instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and family-oriented environment creates exceptional dance education experiences.
