Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in San Antonio Since 1929
Founded in 1929 by Earle and Dorothy Cobb, our studio has been a cornerstone of dance education in San Antonio for three generations. Starting in a modest second-floor space, weve grown into a state-of-the-art facility with five studios, serving over 500 students annually. Our philosophy centers on combining technical excellence with a joyful approach to dance, offering instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, and more. We emphasize age-appropriate training that builds poise, strength, and self-assurance while maintaining a fun, inclusive environment. Our alumni include professional dancers and instructors, reflecting our commitment to nurturing talent.Under the direction of Dena Mabry, we continue to uphold the legacy of excellence established by our founders. Our classes cater to students aged 2 through adult, ensuring accessibility for all skill levels. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, we create an optimal learning environment. Our instructors, many of whom are graduates of our program, bring decades of experience and passion to every lesson. We remain dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of dance in every student who walks through our doors.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Pointe
Lyrical
Hip Hop
Acro Dance
Leaps & Turns
Tiny Tot Classes
Adult Dance
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We have trained San Antonio dancers for 95 years with three generations of leadership
- Our instructors combine professional expertise with personalized attention
- We offer 8+ dance styles from toddler to adult levels
- Our state-of-the-art facility maintains 4:1 student-teacher ratios
- We emphasize technical mastery while preserving dance's joyful essence
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program focuses on Russian technique with Italian and French influences, emphasizing technical precision and adaptability. Students develop foundational skills while learning to interpret diverse choreographic styles. Classes prepare dancers for advanced pointe work and professional performance opportunities.
Tap
We teach authentic American tap styles including Broadway, rhythm tap, and improvisation. Students master complex rhythms while developing musicality and performance skills. Our program preserves the studio's original tap methodology developed over decades.
Hip Hop
Our hip-hop classes blend East and West Coast styles with pop-and-lock techniques. Students learn age-appropriate choreography while developing strength, coordination, and self-expression. Classes incorporate current trends from music videos and television performances.
Leaps & Turns
This specialized class develops advanced turning techniques and dynamic leaps. Students improve flexibility, balance, and performance quality through targeted drills. The program complements all dance styles with focused technical development.
Tiny Tot Classes
Designed for 2-year-olds, these 45-minute classes introduce ballet, tap, and acrobatics. Structured activities develop motor skills, listening abilities, and social interaction through music and movement. Limited to 8 students for personalized attention.
People
Dena Mabry
Director
Third-generation director of the studio, continuing the legacy established by her grandparents. Brings decades of dance education experience and maintains the studio's commitment to technical excellence and joyful learning.
Sam Payne
Instructor
Experienced dance educator specializing in jazz and contemporary styles. Focuses on developing students' performance skills and technical versatility while maintaining the studio's educational philosophy.
David Hernandez
Instructor
Certified instructor with expertise in ballet and pointe technique. Trained in classical methods and dedicated to nurturing students' technical growth and artistic expression.
Cassy Miller
Instructor
Specializes in hip-hop and acro dance instruction. Combines technical training with creative expression, helping students develop strength and coordination through dynamic movement.
Carolyn Gresham
Instructor
Experienced teacher focusing on lyrical and modern dance styles. Emphasizes emotional expression and technical precision while maintaining the studio's student-centered approach.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, hip-hop, acro dance, and leaps & turns for ages 2 through adult.
Are there classes for beginners?
Yes! We offer Tiny Tot classes for 2-year-olds and beginner levels in all styles with age-appropriate instruction.
What are your class sizes?
Most classes maintain 4:1 student-teacher ratios, with Tiny Tot classes limited to 8 students.
Do you offer adult classes?
Yes, we have adult dance classes focusing on technique and fitness for all skill levels.
What payment options exist?
Tuition can be paid monthly or annually with a 10% discount for upfront payment. We accept credit cards only.
