Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Dance Training in Austin, TX
Established in 2015, Danza Center For The Arts, Center for the Arts provides expert dance training to students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds in a positive, professional environment. Our curriculum is built around the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, combining high-quality artistic instruction with dancer health and child development principles. We focus on guiding students to use the arts for self-expression, improving ballet technique, promoting healthy movement practices, and fostering confidence through structured, age-appropriate training.Under the direction of Ada Mrquez, a certified ABT instructor, our students have gained acceptance to prestigious summer intensives nationwide. We emphasize disciplined artistry, physical and emotional growth, and the transformative power of dance education to cultivate critical thinking and lifelong resilience.
Services
Ballet
Contemporary
Summer Camp
Pointe
Adult Classes
Wedding Choreography
Community Programs
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Only Austin school offering ABT National Training Curriculum with certified instructors
- Students accepted to top national summer intensives including Kaatsbaan and Joffrey Ballet
- Director with direct certification from ABT curriculum designers
- Community programs bringing dance education to underserved K-5 students
- Specialized wedding and performance packages with professional dancers
Associations and certifications
- American Ballet Theatre
Services
Ballet Training
Our ABT-certified curriculum develops technical excellence in classical ballet through structured, age-appropriate instruction. Students learn proper technique, classroom etiquette, and artistic expression while building discipline and physical strength. The program prepares dancers for advanced training and professional opportunities through a comprehensive approach combining French, Italian, and Russian methods.
Summer Intensive
Our summer program combines dance training with theater arts and creative movement for students aged 5+. Weekly sessions include technique classes, choreography, and performance preparation culminating in studio presentations. The curriculum enhances artistic abilities while maintaining summer learning engagement through a fun, immersive environment.
Wedding Choreography
Professional dance instructors create customized routines for wedding couples and bridal parties. Packages include music selection guidance, Latin-style specialty, and optional live performance entertainment. Lessons focus on building confidence and creating memorable moments that reflect each couple's unique relationship through dance.
Community Programs
We provide in-school dance residencies for K-5 students focusing on creative movement and cultural dance styles. Programs include ballet, modern, jazz, Latin, and African dance instruction that builds life skills like teamwork and discipline while promoting artistic expression and cultural awareness.
Birthday Parties
Themed dance parties for children featuring choreography lessons, dancing games, and studio activities. Packages include 2-hour studio rental, custom choreography, and add-on options like photography and decorations. Designed for non-enrolled students to experience dance in a fun, celebratory environment.
People
Ada G. Mrquez
Director
Founder and director Ada Mrquez brings ABT-certified expertise to Danza Center For The Arts. With decades of experience in dance education, she developed the school's unique curriculum combining technical excellence with personal growth. Her leadership has placed students in top national programs while expanding community access to dance education.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We specialize in classical ballet with ABT curriculum, plus contemporary, pointe, and wedding dance instruction.
Do you offer adult classes?
Yes, we have adult ballet and contemporary classes for all experience levels.
Are there trial classes available?
We don't offer free trials, but adult classes are drop-in format for flexibility.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual showcases, summer camps feature final presentations, and we offer professional performance packages for events.
How are students placed in levels?
Children's program requires placement classes with annual evaluations for advancement.
