Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Dance Classes in Dunedin, FL
Patricia Ann Dance Studios has been nurturing dancers in Dunedin, Florida for 64 years, offering comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary styles. Our faculty includes ABT and RAD certified instructors with professional performance backgrounds, ensuring students receive technically rigorous and artistically enriching instruction. We cater to all skill levels, from recreational learners to pre-professional competitors, with programs designed to build confidence, coordination, and artistry.Our alumni have attended prestigious institutions like Juilliard and Alvin Ailey, while our community outreach initiatives bring dance education to local schools and cultural events. With four spacious studios and a nationally recognized competition team, we provide a supportive environment where students develop lifelong skills through the transformative power of dance.
Services
Ballet/Pointe
Tap Dance
Jazz/Musical Theater
Contemporary/Lyrical
Hip-Hop
Creative Combo
Stretching Classes
Pilates
Private Coaching
Guest Artist Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- 64 years of excellence in dance education with nationally recognized instructors
- ABT-certified ballet curriculum and RAD-certified teaching methodologies
- Competition team consistently earns top honors at regional and national events
- Community outreach programs bringing dance to underserved populations
- Diverse training in 8+ dance styles from beginner to pre-professional levels
Associations and certifications
- American Ballet Theatre (ABT)
- Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
Services
Ballet/Pointe
ABT-certified curriculum developing technical precision and artistic expression. Offers pre-primary through advanced pointe work with individualized progression. Builds foundational skills for all dance styles while preparing students for professional careers or recreational enjoyment.
Tap Dance
Focuses on percussive footwork and musicality with master instructors. Classes range from beginner to professional levels, emphasizing improvisation and technique. Prepares students for competition excellence and performance opportunities in local and national festivals.
Jazz/Musical Theater
Combines Broadway-style choreography with jazz technique. Develops performance skills and stage presence through musical theater repertoire. Classes integrate acting and singing elements for students pursuing theatrical careers or competition success.
Contemporary/Lyrical
Fuses ballet and modern techniques with emotional storytelling. Encourages artistic expression through fluid movements and dynamic choreography. Our instructors have professional performance backgrounds and competition-winning choreography expertise.
Creative Combo
Introduces ages 3-7 to ballet and tap fundamentals in a playful environment. Develops coordination and musicality through themed lessons. Provides a foundation for future dance education while nurturing creativity and self-expression.
People
Patricia McNally
Artistic Director
ABT-certified instructor with 25 years directing the studio. Former Broadway performer in 'Cats' and 'Sophisticated Ladies'. Develops curriculum and coaches nationally recognized competition teams while teaching advanced ballet and pointe classes.
Morgan Angelillis-Storrison
Tap Instructor
Professional tap dancer with international festival experience. Teaches advanced tap and choreographs award-winning competition pieces. Founded Tapped In, a community performance ensemble, and directs the studio's outreach programs.
Deborah Randell
Ballet Instructor
RAD-certified teacher with professional experience at Cape Town City Ballet. Specializes in classical technique and prepares students for advanced examinations. Brings European ballet tradition to her instruction while mentoring young dancers' artistic development.
Lori Land
Young Dancer Instructor
Early childhood dance specialist with 6 years teaching combo classes. Combines Pre-K education expertise with dance instruction. Creates engaging, age-appropriate lessons that introduce foundational movement concepts to young students.
Sophia Constantini
Choreographer
Award-winning lyrical instructor with competition choreography expertise. Teaches contemporary technique and develops solo/duet routines that consistently win top honors at national events. Mentors advanced students in expressive performance skills.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, hip-hop, musical theater, character variation, and creative combo classes for ages 3+.
Do you have a competition team?
Yes, our nationally recognized competition team participates in regional events January-July and performs community outreach programs year-round.
What are your class age requirements?
Creative combo classes start at age 3, with specialized programs for children, teens, and adults through professional levels.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual recitals, community events, and our Tapped In outreach ensemble performs locally and at national festivals.
How do I register for classes?
Complete our online registration form or contact us directly for enrollment details and schedule availability.
