Business Details
Premier Dance Instruction in Dallas, TX
Highland Park Dance is dedicated to providing comprehensive dance education rooted in Christian values. Our mission is to glorify God through dance training while fostering character, work ethic, and integrity in students aged 2-18. We offer private and group instruction in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and drill team techniques, emphasizing flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Each student receives personalized feedback to ensure measurable weekly progress.Our Performance Company and Competition Teams cultivate teamwork, leadership, and technical excellence, preparing dancers for high school drill teams and lifelong success. With a team of experienced instructors, we maintain a commitment to setting positive examples through action and speech. Located in Dallas, Texas, we serve the community through performances at local events and structured training programs tailored to various skill levels.
Services
Ballet Instruction
Contemporary Dance
Hip Hop Classes
Drill Team Training
Competition Team Prep
Private Lessons
Summer Dance Camp
Strength & Stretch Classes
Leaps & Turns Technique
Stretch & High Kick
Highlights and features
- We integrate Christian values into all dance instruction and character development
- Our instructors provide weekly individual critiques for measurable student progress
- We offer specialized training in drill team techniques and competition preparation
- Performance opportunities at major local events including SMU basketball games
- Structured programs for all skill levels from beginner Tinies to advanced dancers
Services
Ballet Instruction
Our ballet program teaches classic terminology and technique, forming the foundation for all dance styles. Students develop proper posture, alignment, and movement execution through progressive training. Classes emphasize foundational positions, barre work, and center combinations to build technical proficiency.
Competition Team Prep
This rigorous program prepares dancers for competition through advanced drill team techniques and performance skills. Students train 5-7 hours weekly in choreography, stamina building, and technical precision. The season includes summer camp, monthly weekend practices, and 3-5 competitions across Texas.
Private Lessons
Customized training sessions available with experienced instructors for all dance styles. Lessons focus on individual goals including technique refinement, audition preparation, or skill-specific development. Scheduling coordinated directly with instructors based on availability.
Summer Dance Camp
Intensive summer training featuring four-day camps with flexible attendance options. Participants develop technical skills through daily technique classes, choreography sessions, and performance preparation. The program includes mandatory attendance requirements for team members.
Performance Company
Non-competitive performance group offering community engagement opportunities at local events. Members participate in 2-3 annual performances including basketball games, holiday events, and charity fundraisers. Requires weekly practice and supplemental technique class enrollment.
People
Casey Sinclair
Owner
Casey Sinclair leads Highland Park Dance with a vision to combine technical excellence with Christian values. With extensive experience in dance education, she oversees curriculum development and studio operations while mentoring instructors.
Cathy Wheat
Private Lessons Instructor
Cathy Wheat specializes in personalized dance instruction, focusing on individual skill development and technique refinement. She manages private lesson scheduling independently and brings years of teaching experience to student training.
Erica Webb
Director of Choreography
Erica Webb oversees choreography programs and team performances. She teaches group classes, directs competition routines, and provides private instruction while maintaining high artistic standards across all performance groups.
Fiona Olmstead
Ballet Instructor
Fiona Olmstead specializes in ballet technique for group classes and private students. Her instruction focuses on classical foundations, proper alignment, and progressive skill development for dancers at all levels.
Jenni Scoggins
Director of Operations
Jenni Scoggins manages studio operations and administrative functions. She ensures smooth program execution while maintaining communication with students and families, supporting the company's educational mission.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer instruction in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and drill team techniques. Additional specialty classes include leaps & turns, strength & stretch, and stretch & high kick.
What age groups do you accept?
Our programs serve dancers aged 2-18 with class levels from Tinies (ages 2-6) through advanced high school levels. Classes are structured by both age and technical proficiency.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes! Our Performance Company participates in 2-3 annual community events, while Competition Teams perform at 3-5 Texas-based competitions each season.
What are summer program requirements?
Performance Company members attend 4-day summer camps. Competition teams require 8 full days of drill camp attendance during the summer session.
How do private lessons work?
Private lessons are scheduled directly with instructors who manage their own availability. Rates and scheduling details are coordinated between families and individual teachers.
What commitment is required for Competition Teams?
Competition team members commit to weekly practices, monthly weekend sessions, and 3-5 competitions February-March. Summer training and technique classes are also required.
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